Evaluations
Whether you’re a parent concerned about your child’s struggles in school, or an adult who has spent years wondering why certain things have always felt harder than they should—an evaluation can provide the clarity you need to move forward.
At Desert Rain Health and Wellbeing, evaluations aren’t just tests. They’re a comprehensive process led by Dr. Neil Stafford—a licensed psychologist with 20+ years of experience as a clinical and school psychologist and 6 years as a special education director. That means your evaluation report is written to get results—whether that’s in the classroom, the workplace, or at home.
We Evaluate Children, Teens & Adults
Many people assume that because we work with children and teens, we don’t see adults. We do. ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities don’t disappear when you turn 18. Many adults were never evaluated as children, or their earlier evaluations no longer reflect who they are today. Whether you’re 10 or 50, we’re here to help you understand how your brain works and what support looks like for you.
What We Evaluate
Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD affects focus, organization, impulse control, and the ability to follow through—and it looks different in every person. In children, it may show up as difficulty staying on task in school, constant fidgeting, or trouble completing homework. In adults, ADHD often looks like chronic procrastination, difficulty managing time, restlessness, or a pattern of starting projects but not finishing them. Many adults with undiagnosed ADHD have spent years developing workarounds without realizing there’s a reason things feel so hard.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Autism affects how a person perceives and interacts with the world around them—particularly in areas of social communication, sensory processing, and behavioral patterns. In children, signs may include difficulty reading social cues, intense focus on specific interests, sensitivity to sounds or textures, or challenges with transitions and changes in routine. In adults, autism is frequently missed or misdiagnosed. Many adults seek evaluation after recognizing themselves in descriptions of autism and wanting a clearer understanding of their experiences.
Learning Disabilities
& Dyslexia
Learning disabilities affect how the brain processes information, making reading, writing, or math significantly harder despite average or above-average intelligence. Dyslexia (the most common learning disability) impacts reading fluency, decoding, and spelling. Other learning disabilities can affect written expression or mathematical reasoning. An evaluation identifies the specific nature of the difficulty and provides a roadmap for the right support.
Personality Assessments
Sometimes the question isn't about ADHD, autism, or a learning disability — it's about understanding the deeper patterns in how you think, feel, and relate to others. Personality assessments can help clarify emotional and behavioral patterns, identify underlying factors contributing to anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties, and inform more effective treatment planning.
Our Evaluations
Focused ADHD Evaluation
A targeted assessment to determine whether ADHD is present and how it’s affecting daily life, school, or work performance.
What's Included:
Free consultation with estimated pricing | Clinical interview | Standardized rating scales | Behavioral assessment | Comprehensive written report | Follow-up session to review results and answer questions
Learning Disability / Dyslexia Evaluation
A thorough assessment of cognitive abilities, academic achievement, and processing skills to identify learning disabilities.
What’s included:
Free consultation with estimated pricing | Clinical interview | Cognitive testing | Academic achievement testing | Processing measures | Comprehensive written report | Follow-up session to review results and answer questions
Comprehensive Autism Evaluation
An in-depth assessment using gold-standard measures to evaluate social communication, behavior patterns, and adaptive functioning.
What’s included:
Free consultation with estimated pricing | Parent/caregiver interview (or personal history for adults) | Clinical observation | ADOS-2 or equivalent measures | Cognitive testing | Adaptive behavior assessment | Comprehensive written report | Follow-up session to review results and answer questions
Psychoeducational Evaluation
“Is it ADHD, a learning disability, or both?”—this evaluation addresses multiple concerns in a single, thorough assessment.
What’s included:
Free consultation with estimated pricing | Clinical interview | Cognitive testing | Academic achievement testing | Behavioral/emotional measures | Comprehensive written report addressing all referral questions | Follow-up session to review results and answer questions
Evaluation + School Consultation
Combines a comprehensive evaluation with school consultation session(s). We help you understand your child’s rights, interpret the results, and develop a strategy for working with the school team.
What’s included:
Full evaluation (any type above) | Written report designed for school teams | Consultation session(s) to prepare for IEP/504 meetings | Guidance on your child’s rights and options | Follow-up support
Personality Assessment
A comprehensive evaluation of emotional functioning, behavioral patterns, and personality traits to support diagnosis and guide treatment planning.
What's included:
Free consultation with estimated pricing | Clinical interview | Standardized personality measures | Comprehensive written report with diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations | Follow-up session to review results and answer questions
What to Expect
Let's Talk!
Not sure what type of evaluation you need? That's okay — schedule a free 15-minute consultation and we'll help you determine the right path.
