Remote Autism & ADHD Evaluations
Helping
your child
move forward
Our Difference
Experience
Our psychologists have each been evaluating children, teenagers, and young adults for autism and ADHD for over 20 years. We spend as much time with your family as is needed in order to understand your child's unique qualities, make an accurate diagnosis, and develop individualized recommendations so he/she may obtain appropriate supports, and to guide treatment planning.
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Evidence based
We use evidence-based assessment techniques personalized to consider your child’s communication, social interaction, attention, behavior, unique strengths, challenges, and needs.
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Remote
Our evaluations are done remotely from the comfort of your home, where you child is most comfortable and can be themselves. This will help us get the best, most accurate picture of your child.
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Fast, but thorough
We understand that families are looking for answers quickly, and that's why we are committed to providing your child's report within three business days after the evaluation is completed. No patient will be scheduled the day after your evaluation so your psychologist can devote that whole day exclusively to interpreting your child's results and writing his/her report.Your detailed report will include whether or not your child has a diagnosis of ASD and/or ADHD, and provide individualized recommendations for the home, school, and community settings. Our quick turn-around time allows families to make informed decisions and access the services and resources they need to support their loved ones.
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Independent
We are a self-owned group of independent NYS licensed psychologists. We purposefully maintain small caseloads so we can quickly provide you with personalized, comprehensive reports and recommendations. Our reports can be utilized to obtain an IEP and to access OPWDD supports and services.
About Us
Momentum Evaluations evolved from the collective experience of licensed psychologists who have all been evaluating autism and ADHD for over 20 years. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards and using evidence-based techniques to evaluate for ASD and ADHD.We began to offer remote ASD evaluations with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and are confident in our ability to provide an accurate, reliable, and comprehensive assessment of your child.
Founding Member
My name is Bonnie Taylor. I am a licensed clinical neuropsychologist who specializes in diagnosing autism and ADHD in children, teenagers, and young adults. I am also an Assistant Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine where I work with children with autism, ADHD, OCD and related behaviors, and anxiety. I have published many book chapters and peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals.It is critical to me that the remote assessments we administer at Momentum are based on scientific evidence, and are vaild and reliable. As such, the psychologists at Momentum meet monthly to review the current literature, and adapt our process to current best practices where necessary. By staying up-to-date, our psychologists are committed to using the most effective, reliable remote evaluation methods available.
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Bonnie P. Taylor, PhD
FAQs
What is a remote evaluation for autism and/or ADHD?
A remote autism evaluation is an assessment of a person’s potential autism and/or ADHD that takes place over a video conferencing platform (HIPPA compliant). We use evidence-based tools to ensure the reliability of a diagnosis.
.Who can benefit from a remote autism and/or ADHD evaluation?
Any family seeking an evaluation for autism and/or ADHD, particularly those who live in rural or remote areas, who may not have access to specialized diagnostic services, who have sensory sensitivities or anxiety around new environments, and who may have difficulty traveling to a clinic or specialist.
.How many sessions will be needed?
There will be 3 sessions in total: (1) Parent Interview, (2) Child observation/activities, and (3) Feedback session.
.What technology is needed?
You will need a reliable internet connection and a device with a camera and microphone.
.Is a remote autism evaluation as accurate as an in-person evaluation?
Recent research shows that remote autism assessments are as accurate as in-person, provided that the clinician is experienced in conducting remote evaluations. We have been providing this service since the onset of the COVID-pandemic, when remote autism evaluations first came into fruition. We also have over 20 years of experience assessing and diagnosing autism in person.
.What happens during the remote evaluation?
Within 3 business days you will be provided with a comprehensive report that includes your child’s diagnosis and individualized recommendations for supports and services inside the home, school, and in the community. You will have a feedback session with your psychologist during which you can ask questions and discuss any concerns you may have.
.Does Momentum Evaluations take insurance?
We are an out of network provider which means that we take private pay. However, we are affordable, and offer a sliding scale if needed. We will provide you with a Superbill to submit to your health insurance plan for possible reimbursement.
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REMOTE AUTISM & ADHD EVALUATIONS
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