Client Information

Description of Services
Procedure for Evaluation
Preparation for the Evaluation
Results
Research
Confidentiality/Limits of Confidentiality
Supervision
Billing
Missed Appointments/Failure to Pay
Grievance Procedure

Description of Services

The Adult Learning Evaluation Center is a not-for-profit assessment clinic under the administration of the Department of Educational Psychology and Learning Systems at Florida State University. The clinic staff consists of faculty members in the Department of Educational Psychology and Learning Systems, licensed psychologists, a clinical director, and graduate students in the specialties of school, counseling, rehabilitation, and clinical psychology. The Center is open 8:00 to 5:00 on Monday through Friday. It is closed during certain holidays, and generally when FSU is also closed.

Procedure for Evaluation

After you complete and return the Application for Services, your application will be carefully reviewed by the Clinical Director to determine if you are eligible for our services. If it is determined that all criteria are met, you will be called to schedule an appointment at the Center for testing.

For evaluation of Learning Disability: A confirmation notice of the day(s) and time of your evaluation will be given, along with a list of information that you must bring on the day of your evaluation (e.g., a questionnaire regarding study habits, copies of unofficial transcripts, test scores, previous psycho-educational reports). The testing itself is approximately 6 to 8 hours in length and will be scheduled for either 1 entire day, or it may be distributed over 2 half-days. All testing is conducted one-to-one in a private room in the Center.

For evaluation of ADHD: A confirmation of the day(s) and time of your evaluation will be sent, along with a list of information that you must bring on the day of your evaluation (e.g., a questionnaire regarding study habits, copies of your unofficial transcripts, test scores, previous psycho-educational reports.) During testing, you will complete a variety of self-report measures. You will have an extensive interview, and you will be given a screening of cognitive and educational abilities. You will also be given some forms that you may give to parents, significant other/roommate/close friend, spouse, teacher, or employers (at your discretion) that ask them to rate you on common symptoms of ADHD. All testing is conducted one-on-one in a private room in the Center.

Preparation for the Evaluation

For evaluation of Learning Disability: The evaluation will consist of taking tests that were specifically developed for identifying problems in learning. The tests were designed to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses in your ability to problem-solve novel tasks, answer questions related to basic reading, writing and math skills, and process information. No preparation is needed for the evaluation except for bringing the requested documentation. It will be in your best interest to be physically prepared for the evaluation: get a good night's sleep, eat breakfast and lunch, etc.. Breaks will be provided during the evaluation, including a lunch break if you are tested in one whole day. Also, please note that it is in your best interest to put forth your best effort during the evaluation. It is not to your advantage to "fake" responses in an effort to appear as if having a learning disability. This is because a diagnosis of learning disability is determined by a particular pattern of scores and not an overall deficit in performance.

For evaluation of ADHD: No preparation is required for the testing other than gathering information to bring with you. Because a diagnosis of ADHD requires documentation of difficulties in childhood, it is important that you gather any relevant information such as report cards, prior evaluations, or high school transcripts.

Results

Results of your evaluation will be available within four to six weeks after the evaluation date. Your evaluator will contact you to schedule a "feedback session" in which you will receive your results. At that time several copies of your report will be provided. Should you wish to obtain additional copies of your report after the feedback session, these may be purchased at $5.00 per copy.

Research

The Adult Learning Evaluation Center conducts research regarding the assessment of learning disabilities and ADHD. With your consent, we reserve the right to utilize data from your testing in research projects. No identifying data will be included, and your name will not be associated with this data. All research will utilize group information.

Confidentiality/Limits of Confidentiality

The code of ethics for psychologists and state laws protect your confidentiality. This means that if you are over age 17, no record of your attendance or participation in assessment is released without your written permission. In a very small number of cases, however, counselors are legally required to disregard confidentiality. Those cases in which confidentiality is disregarded are:

There is information that suggests that there is a probability of imminent physical injury by the client to himself/herself or others.
The counselor is required by law to report knowledge of abuse or neglect of an incompetent (this includes children under 18) or disabled persons.
In cases of criminal prosecution in which the client is a victim or defendant, the Court may order that records of assessment be made available.

Supervision

For your protection and for the benefit of trainees, all work done in the Center by students is closely supervised by licensed psychologists and/or the clinic directors. This supervision is provided by discussion of cases between supervisors and trainees both individually and in small groups. Supervisors may also observe student trainees in their work with you by means of a one-way mirror. On rare occasions graduate students who are part of our training program may also observe the test administration. In cases where assessment is observed, please note that the supervisors are there to watch the trainee, and not you. Additionally, in all instances of supervisory work, great care is taken to preserve confidentiality as discussed above.

Billing

Full payment for testing is due on the day of the evaluation. The Center takes cash, personal checks, money orders, Visa and MasterCard credit cards and FSU debit cards. Those who do not remit payment on the day of the evaluation will not be tested. The fee schedule is as follows:

Assessment of Learning Disability:	$400
Assessment of ADHD	$400
Comprehensive (ADHD plus LD)	$700

Missed Appointments/Failure to Pay

If you must reschedule, please do so at least 24 hours in advance. Persons who do not reschedule within 24 hours of the appointment, and those who do not show-up will be assessed a $200.00 fee. Failure to pay the fee will result in a "stop" being placed on your record which will prevent you from registering for classes, obtaining grades, receiving transcripts, etc.

Grievance Procedure

If you are dissatisfied with any procedures, you may contact:

Eve Wettstein, Director of Clinical Services	644-3611
Dr. Frances Prevatt, Co-Director for Research and Training	644-9445
Dr. Briley Proctor, Co-Director for Research and Training	644-3742

Mailing Address:
Adult Learning Evaluation Center
214 Stone Building
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL, 32306-4464