Psychological Testing Checklist

Psychological Testing Checklist

Steps to take BEFORE the initial video meeting:

Registering

Dr. Pratt schedules all appointments online. To register and schedule an initial video meeting with Dr. Pratt, please click on the Schedule Testing button below:
Schedule Testing
Consent Form

Legally, Dr. Pratt needs a signed consent form before the initial meeting. The form will be sent to each family through DocuSign.
Initial Meeting by Video

The initial meeting by video is 30 to 80 minutes long. For new clients, there is no charge for the first 30 minutes of the initial meeting. After that point, Dr. Pratt charges his standard rate. This meeting is a time to review the student's history and determine if psychological testing is needed. Dr. Pratt will send a video link the morning of the meeting.

If testing is needed, here are steps to take AFTER the initial meeting:

Deposit for Testing

Dr. Pratt will send a link to pay the testing deposit by debit or credit card.
Developmental Questionnaire

Dr. Pratt will send a developmental questionnaire through DocuSign.
In-Person Testing Sessions

Dr. Pratt completes all testing sessions in his Saratoga office, and sessions are typically 90-minutes long. Students should not come to testing if they are showing any signs of illness, and there is no late cancellation fee.
Release of Information

Dr. Pratt needs a Release of Information form to speak with teachers and other professionals who work with the student. The release form will be sent to the family through DocuSign.
Rating Scales

Parents and teachers will be asked to complete rating scales. You will receive two or three emails with a separate link for each form. There will be separate emails for each parent; rating scales are not valid when completed together. With a signed release of information form from the parents, rating scales will be emailed directly to teachers.
Medical and Other Records

Dr. Pratt needs all medical, mental health and other records. Please see the link below for a list of Medical and Mental Health Records that are needed.
Educational Records

Dr. Pratt needs all educational records and previous evaluations regarding the student. Please click on this link for a list of Educational Records that are needed.

For public schools, the request must be in writing, and they may charge a copying fee. It should take less than a week for the school and school district to send all educational records.
Dropbox
Parents gather records that Dr. Pratt needs for psychological testing. When available, Dr. Pratt prefers to have records in a PDF format. Please do not send jpg files. To share files, please do the following:
- Please share records using www.dropbox.com.
- Please create a folder with the student's name.
- Share the folder with Dr. Pratt as an editor.
- Share folder with This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
- Please put all records in one folder with no subfolders.
- Please name records with the date first (e.g., "2023 01 02 IEP Initial").
- Do not include the student's name in the file name.
- Do not use special characters in file names (e.g., < > : " / \ ' ? * ).
School Emails

Emails to and from the student’s teacher(s) and other school staff can provide Dr. Pratt with a more complete picture of the student's strengths, areas of concern and accommodations. Please gather any emails that would help to create an accurate picture of the student and their education.

Please do not forward emails to Dr. Pratt; instead, print to PDF so they can be shared as a document. Emails can be uploaded to www.dropbox.com along with school records. Be sure to include all relevant emails so that Dr. Pratt has a thorough and unbiased view of the student’s needs and the support that has been provided.
Digital Photos and Videos

Please send a digital photo of the student. This helps Dr. Pratt to remember the student clearly over time. Please also share a few brief video clips of the student in a comfortable setting, such as social interactions at home.