Testing Process & Packages | McKee Collaborative

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Testing Process

All of our processes have been designed to prioritize your mental health and well-being! Our collaborative testing process ensures that we meet your needs while maintaining open communication throughout so we may adapt if those needs change. Results of the testing process are delivered promptly, ensuring you receives support without delay, paving the way for success. Take a look at our testing process:

Intake Appointment

The intake appointment gives your provider a comprehensive understanding of your referral concerns, allowing them to tailor the assessment to meet your unique needs. We'll discuss medical, academic, social/emotional, and behavioral history, address any recent concerns, and align on assessment goals. Your provider will outline the testing process, ensuring it meets your approval before scheduling testing dates.

Testing

At the conclusion of the intake appointment, you and your provider will schedule testing dates. Testing takes place in the office with ample time and consideration dedicated to ensuring the environment is comfortable.

You may also be asked to complete questionnaires that provide valuable information and support accurate diagnoses and tailored recommendations.

Scoring, Data analysis, & Report writing

Once all data is collected, your provider will meticulously review, score, and analyze information from gathered from interviews, behavioral observations, standardized assessments, and questionnaires. This comprehensive data will be compiled into a formal report detailing your unique profile and any associated diagnoses. Evidence-based recommendations for support across settings will be provided, ensuring you feel confident in your path forward.

Feedback

At the feedback session, we provide you with a comprehensive report, allowing us to review the gathered data, discuss overall impressions and relevant diagnoses, and collaboratively develop a plan for implementing recommendations. Rest assured, we are committed to supporting you every step of the way on this journey!

Testing Packages

Testing services at McKee Collaborative Therapy are tailored to each individual, with a focus on addressing the questions and concerns that matter most. Our clear testing packages provide a straightforward process with no hidden costs, so you can begin the journey toward greater understanding with confidence and peace of mind.

ADHD/Executive Functioning

ADHD can make it hard to focus, stay organized, or manage emotions—and it can sometimes be mistaken for anxiety, depression, or learning challenges. A thoughtful evaluation helps bring clarity and direction. By exploring patterns of attention, executive skills, and emotional regulation, we can understand what’s getting in the way and identify supports that help life feel more balanced, connected, and fulfilling.

Autism

An autism evaluation offers clarity and understanding, helping individuals and families make sense of how they experience and connect with the world. For children, early identification opens doors to supports that nurture communication and growth. For teens and adults, the process can foster self-understanding and affirmation—guiding supports that honor each person’s strengths and authentic ways of being.

Psychoeducational

A psychoeducational evaluation helps clarify how a person thinks, learns, and manages academic or work demands. By assessing cognitive, academic, and executive functioning skills, we can identify learning differences or attention-related challenges that may affect performance. This understanding guides effective supports and accommodations, fostering confidence, self-advocacy, and lasting success across settings.

Psychological

Understanding the “why” behind emotional or behavioral patterns can bring powerful clarity and relief. A psychological evaluation offers deeper insight—uncovering the factors influencing mood, coping, and relationships. Through interviews, questionnaires, and standardized measures, we develop a comprehensive picture that clarifies diagnosis, guides treatment, and supports lasting emotional well-being.

Preparing your child for testing

Just for Kids

At McKee Collaborative Therapy, we believe that sharing aspects of the test results with children and adolescents helps to remove stigma, validates their experiences, and promotes understanding and self-awareness. Our goal throughout the testing process is to help kids feel empowered to actively engage in their journey, building confidence and resilience along the way. We have proudly crafted additional service options designed to do just that!

Child-Focused Report

This report is written TO and FOR your child! We take information gathered from testing and boil it down to a conceptual level, highlighting unique strengths as well as areas of difficulty. We carefully consider your child's age, mental health, history, and personality to give them a tailored experience that is informative and shows them how wonderfully unique they are! The end result is an accessible (and fun!) document designed to support their understanding of themselves so they can kickstart their journey feeling empowered!

Child-Focused Feedback

Want to share test results with your child but aren’t sure how? We know it can feel tricky. Our child-focused feedback sessions help you provide meaningful information in a way that feels supportive and empowering, not overwhelming. Together, you and your provider will decide how to structure the conversation based on your child’s age, personality, and needs. Sessions often include parents, the child, and the provider, who can lead the discussion or simply offer guidance and clarification as you share results with confidence.

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Preparing Your Child for Testing

Before your child’s testing appointment, it can help to talk with them about what to expect. You might explain that they’ll do a variety of activities—some like schoolwork, others more like puzzles or games—that help us learn how their brain works, including their strengths and areas for support. Reassure them that their provider already knows about them and is excited to get to know them in person.

We encourage children to ask questions and share their thoughts throughout the process. Their curiosity and comfort matter, and we do our best to make testing feel positive and empowering. A good night’s sleep, a balanced breakfast, and regular medications (unless instructed otherwise) help set them up for success. Bringing a water bottle and snacks can also keep energy and focus steady.

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