The following is a chronological outline of the assessment process at New Leaf Clinic. This information is not exhaustive, but is provided here to give prospective clients and parents an idea of the essential elements of the process and when they typically occur.
1. Request an Appointment
Please submit a request for an appointment - click here to begin. You may contact the counselors directly with your questions and concerns about scheduling an appointment and the assessment process itself. Dr. Tracy McClung and Dr. Jenny Dougherty may be contacted at info@newleafclinic.com.
2. Counselor Will Contact You
Dr. Tracy McClung or Dr. Jenny Dougherty will respond to your initial email within 2 business days to discuss the assessment process with you and to schedule your child for an assessment.
3. Attend a Parent Interview
This interview will last approximately one and a half hours. We request both parents/guardians attend. This interview provides your counselor with a complete developmental history of your child and each parent/guardian's specific concerns regarding the child's behavior.
Please bring the following to the Parent Interview:
- Non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total assessment fee
- Copies (not originals) of any ARD documents from your child's school
- Copies (not originals) of any previous assessment results
- List of all medications and dosages your child is currently taking
- Completed Child Background Information Form - download form (PDF)
- Signed copy of the Informed Consent For Assessment Form - download form (PDF)
- Your copy of the Privacy Practice and Informed Consent Form - download form (PDF)
4. Assessment Day
Bring completed parent and teacher assessments provided to you during the Parent Interview: Child Behavior Checklist, Teacher's Report Form, Attention Deficit Disorder Evaluation Scale (both Home and School), and Parent Stress Index or Stress Index for Parents of Adolescents.
- Arrive at the office at 9:15
- Testing will begin promptly at 9:30
- Please bring a healthy snack and drink for your child
- Lunch will be from approximately 12-1pm
- Plan to remain at the office until 4pm
5. Attend Parent/Guardian Feedback
A Feedback Session will be scheduled at the time of the Parent Interview. We strongly request both parents/guardians attend. Parents will receive a verbal report of their child's scores and a printed summary. This initial feedback will occur approximately 2 weeks after the assessments have been administered.
6. Written Report
New Leaf Clinic will mail to parents 2 complete copies of the testing report. These copies will belong to you and can be distributed at your discretion. The reports will be mailed 2 weeks following the Parent Feedback. Additional copies will be available for purchase.
7. Follow-up
Should the assessment results warrant, specific referrals will be made for your child and/or your family. Such referrals may include, but are not limited to: play therapy, family counseling, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and school interventions. Your counselor will be available to attend ARD meetings and parent-teacher meetings at your child's school. This request and arrangements should be made directly with your counselor.
