Private vs. school-based evaluations for special education

What is a neuropsychologist? What can this specialist do that a school psychologist can’t? (The answer involves making diagnoses.) Listen as host Dr. Andy Kahn and fellow psychologist Dr. Ellen Braaten explain why some families pay for private testing when school evaluations are free. Learn ways to help cover the cost, like asking the school to pay for an independent educational evaluation. And hear from parenting expert Amanda Morin about a tricky topic: what to say if your child is getting private testing after being evaluated by the school. To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood. We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at podcast@understood.org.Related resourcesPrivate evaluations: What you need to knowPros and cons of private vs. school evaluationsNeuropsychological evaluations: What you need to knowIndependent educational evaluations (IEEs): What you need to knowWhy different evaluations may have different resultsHow-to resources13 questions to ask before hiring a private evaluatorHow to get a free or low-cost private evaluation for your childDownload: Sample letters including how to request an IEE
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