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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. So are you all recommending that we do the whole 6-hour pyshoeducational testing process that we did in ES again? It cost around $2400 8 years ago.  I didn't realize that some people repeat it every few years. Makes sense though because I can see how the symptoms would change over time.
 
I'm hesitant to go through the whole process again since it did not get her accomodations in ES and we may be denied again. But it sounds like it was worth it for the PPs.

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We made sure to use a group that was covered by our insurance so cost was around $300. There's no reason to go to a place that doesn't take insurance unless there are very special circumstances that warrant it.[/quote]

What insurance do you have? We have federal BCBS standard option and they wouldn't cover much as they considered it educational testing.[/quote]

ADHD is considered a medical condition (dyslexia, for example, is not). Given the OP's kid's history, it is worth revisiting.

Going to an in-network provider will result in the most coverage. Children's and KKI have long wait lists. Another option is INOVA Kellar, and I think the wait time is shorter.

Whether or not she receives accommodations isn't the only reason to do the evaluation. Your child may want to try medication again (more options now and perhaps her system can tolerate it better, or find something with fewer to no side effects). Regardless, she really needs to know whether she has this condition and how to manage it, what her strengths and weaknesses are as she enters adulthood, whether that's college or work. [/quote]

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