Frequently Asked Questions
What are the advantages of testing?
A comprehensive evaluation will provide information about a student's potential (or capability), as well as
their academic performance levels , by age and grade equivalence.
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Attention-Deficit Disorders and Learning Disorders can be identified by a
comprehensive evaluation. Documentation for special accomodations for tests (such as S.A.Ts ) and
classroom accomodations will be made in the report if the test results support it.
The final report will indicate a student's capabilites (so you know what to expect from them now and in the
future) and it will indicate what they have actually learned in specific subject areas by age and grade
equivalence.
The report is often 18+ pages long and is extemely detailed. It will identify a student's learning style and
pin point their exact strengths and weaknesses.
Specific recommendations addressed in the report include methods for:
Two copies of the final report are given to parents at the last session when the test results are explained
and recommendations are made to improve the student's learning difficulties.
A comprehensive evaluation will provide information about a student's potential (or capability), as well as
their academic performance levels , by age and grade equivalence.
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Attention-Deficit Disorders and Learning Disorders can be identified by a
comprehensive evaluation. Documentation for special accomodations for tests (such as S.A.Ts ) and
classroom accomodations will be made in the report if the test results support it.
The final report will indicate a student's capabilites (so you know what to expect from them now and in the
future) and it will indicate what they have actually learned in specific subject areas by age and grade
equivalence.
The report is often 18+ pages long and is extemely detailed. It will identify a student's learning style and
pin point their exact strengths and weaknesses.
Specific recommendations addressed in the report include methods for:
- *students to help themselves
*parents to help their children
*teachers to help / accomodate the student in the classroom
*recommendations for professionals such as an educational therapist
*special accomodations for testing / classroom (if supported by test results)
Two copies of the final report are given to parents at the last session when the test results are explained
and recommendations are made to improve the student's learning difficulties.
How long does it take to complete an evaluation?
Testing is generally completed in two sessions. Each session is about two and a half hours long. The tests
administered are not like S.A.T. or other types of school tests. The tests are individually administered,
face-to-face, by the Clinical Director, Dr. Stephen Mouton.
The type and quality of response to questions is just as important as the answer. Dr. Mouton notes if the
student gives a short answer or a long answer; if it is in the ball park; if they require prompting; and if they
give up easily. Additionaly, attention is paid to patterns of behavior and responses such as: fidgeting
during specific types or degrees of difficult responses, playing with hair, paying attention, making eye
contact, same types of answers: "whatever" ,"I have no clue", "This is too hard /easy" etc.
Information about the Woodcock-Johnson III tests of Cognitive Ability and the Woodcock-Johnson III Tests
of Achievement
Screening tests for neurological difficulties, organizational problems, attention difficulties (ADD / ADHD),
dyslexia and dysgraphia are included in the evaluation.
Testing is generally completed in two sessions. Each session is about two and a half hours long. The tests
administered are not like S.A.T. or other types of school tests. The tests are individually administered,
face-to-face, by the Clinical Director, Dr. Stephen Mouton.
The type and quality of response to questions is just as important as the answer. Dr. Mouton notes if the
student gives a short answer or a long answer; if it is in the ball park; if they require prompting; and if they
give up easily. Additionaly, attention is paid to patterns of behavior and responses such as: fidgeting
during specific types or degrees of difficult responses, playing with hair, paying attention, making eye
contact, same types of answers: "whatever" ,"I have no clue", "This is too hard /easy" etc.
Information about the Woodcock-Johnson III tests of Cognitive Ability and the Woodcock-Johnson III Tests
of Achievement
Screening tests for neurological difficulties, organizational problems, attention difficulties (ADD / ADHD),
dyslexia and dysgraphia are included in the evaluation.
What are the fees for testing?
The fee for an evaluation is $204 per hour. Comprehensive assessments can be scheduled at any of the 8 local
offices or at your home at no additional cost.
A comprehensive evaluation usually involves about 10 hours (administration of tests, scoring of tests,
interpretation, writing 18+ page report and explaining the report.) Thus, a comprehensive evaluation costs $2220
for children under 18 and $2664 for adults. Detailed description of comprehensive evalution
Upon request, other assessments can be made at the same time as the learning disability assessment, including
psychological assessments and neuropsychological assessments.
Psychological assessments and neuropsychological assessments take substantially longer, up to 15 hours,
(including a structured clinical psychiatric interview, administration of psychological tests, scoring tests,
interpretation and writing up a psychological or neuropsychological report.) In most cases, psychological and
neuropsychological assessments are covered by insurance companies.
The fee is paid as services are delivered. Special arrangments can be made for extended payments to accomodate
paycheck dates.
Insurance does not cover educational testing.
The fee can be paid by check, cash, Visa, Mastercard or American Express.
The fee for an evaluation is $204 per hour. Comprehensive assessments can be scheduled at any of the 8 local
offices or at your home at no additional cost.
A comprehensive evaluation usually involves about 10 hours (administration of tests, scoring of tests,
interpretation, writing 18+ page report and explaining the report.) Thus, a comprehensive evaluation costs $2220
for children under 18 and $2664 for adults. Detailed description of comprehensive evalution
Upon request, other assessments can be made at the same time as the learning disability assessment, including
psychological assessments and neuropsychological assessments.
Psychological assessments and neuropsychological assessments take substantially longer, up to 15 hours,
(including a structured clinical psychiatric interview, administration of psychological tests, scoring tests,
interpretation and writing up a psychological or neuropsychological report.) In most cases, psychological and
neuropsychological assessments are covered by insurance companies.
The fee is paid as services are delivered. Special arrangments can be made for extended payments to accomodate
paycheck dates.
Insurance does not cover educational testing.
The fee can be paid by check, cash, Visa, Mastercard or American Express.
Where is the testing done?
Testing can be administered at any of our 9 convenient locations or in-home at no extra fee.
Click here for a list of office locations.
Testing can be administered at any of our 9 convenient locations or in-home at no extra fee.
Click here for a list of office locations.
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| Video aired on March 30, 2006 and repeated on March 31, 2006- ABC News: Nightline Video Segments were taped by an ABC News Nightline Camera Crew at Dr. Mouton's Office in Pasadena, California Jake Tapper, Interviewer (Washington), Dan Morris ,Producer (New York) |
Contact Dr. Mouton for an Appointment
| Send an Email to Drmouton@yahoo.com or Call Toll Free (800) 794-0062 (may take up to two weeks for phone reply) |