HIGH QUALITY ASSESSMENTS FASTER
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive specialized training in neurodevelopmental disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. I provide evidence based assessments quickly, without compromising quality. I don't want families to have to wait for answers that help them better understand their child or miss out on services while sitting on a wait-list. My goal is to have you scheduled for your first appointment within two weeks, with a full assessment and results in hand within a month.
A TRULY PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE
I believe assessment is a therapeutic process. While a primary goal of assessment is to determine an appropriate diagnosis to guide treatment, I have also found that assessment allows children and their families to be seen, heard, and validated. My assessment experience is designed to help families better understand their child and for children to better understand themselves. I take the time to thoroughly review results and recommendations in a meaningful and accessible way. I aim to write reports that are personalized, strengths based, family centered, and easily understood.
SERVICES OFFERED
Psychological Consultation: All assessments start with a psychological consultation. This appointment is used to review background information and determine what types of assessments may be beneficial. Psychological Consultations can also be provided to clients who simply need a single visit with a specialist to determine next steps for treatment or support for their child. Assessments may not be booked until a consultation is completed.
Comprehensive Assessments: These assessments are intended to provide detailed information about your child across various domains and evaluate multiple possible diagnoses at once. These assessments can provide valuable insights about your child's strengths and challenges to inform detailed recommendations to support their needs and growth.
Targeted/Focused Assessments: These assessments are a cost- and time-effective way to assess specific diagnoses. They may not be appropriate for every client but can be used for many clients to determine if a child has a suspected diagnosis.
Phone Consultation: Not sure what to do? Book a complimentary 10 minute phone call with Dr. Wylde to answer your questions about our services.
Today you are you. That is truer than true. There is no one alive that is youer than you.
Dr. Suess
WHAT TO EXPECT
Consultations: This is a 90 minute appointment to review your child's background information, discuss challenges/concerns, and receive detailed recommendations for next steps. You will be asked to complete forms prior to this appointment. Please bring any prior school psychoeducational or IEP evaluations and RTI data to your appointment. Also bring your child's IEP if they have one. This information can help guide testing plans and inform diagnoses. If teachers wish to provide a letter regarding their concerns or observations, this may also be helpful but is not required.
Assessments: Focused Assessments typically last 2-4 hours, whereas Comprehensive Assessments may require multiple appointments. Based on your child's needs, their evaluation may assess cognitive ability, academic skills, attention/executive functioning, emotional/behavioral functioning, language skills, motor development, adaptive functioning, and memory. Parents and sometimes teachers will be asked to complete forms about their observations of the child before the testing appointment. Make sure your child is well rested and pack a snack for them. If your child is sick, please reschedule the appointment. For focused assessments, results are typically reviewed immediatley following the assessment and a detailed report is mailed to the family in two weeks. For comprehensive assessments, a feedback appointment will be scheduled two weeks after testing is completed to review the results. Parents may choose whether or not they would like for their child to attend this appointment. Personalized recommendations will be reviewed and the family will be provided with a detailed written assessment report.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO YOU ACCEPT INSURANCE?
In order to provide you with a high quality assessment within a timely manner, I am unable to accept insurance. I charge flat rates with no hidden fees. I am able to provide you with a Superbill to submit to your insurance. In some instances, services may be covered as out of network. It is your responsibility to determine if preauthorization is needed.
HOW LONG DOES EACH ASSESSMENT TAKE?
Assessments may take 1-3 visits depending on the agreed upon testing plan and each individual child's pace and attention span. Assessment visits are usually booked for 2-4 hours each.
DO YOU SEE ADULTS?
No. I see patients from 18 months- high school graduation.
HOW LONG IS YOUR WAIT LIST?
My goal is to accommodate appointment requests within two weeks.
MY STORY
My passion for working with children with neurodevelopmental disorders began during my undergraduate internship at The Sunshine School in Searcy, AR. Following my graduation from Harding University, I completed my doctorate in Clinical Psychology through Wheaton College, located just outside of Chicago. While in the Chicago area, I worked with children with at New Connections Academy, Anne and Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital, and Chicago Children’s Clinic. I then completed a residency in Pediatric Psychology at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO. I completed a two year post-doctoral fellowship Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, where I was awarded the Autism Fellowship in addition to my fellowship in Pediatric Psychology. As the Autism Fellow, I conducted autism assessments as part of a study sponsored by the National Institutes of Health. I have completed clinical training in the ADOS-2 through Vanderbilt’s TRIAD program and Children’s Mercy Hospital. I completed my research certification in the ADOS-2 through Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Following my training, I returned to my home state of Tennessee, where I have been working with children since 2016.