Expert Psychological Testing Tailored to You
Autism, ADHD, & Learning Assessments in St. Louis
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Your Child is Struggling & You Don't Know Why
When you don’t know how to help, you…
- Feel overwhelmed and confused by your child’s emotional outbursts and challenging behavior
- Struggle to understand the root cause of your child’s difficulties at school, at home, and in social situations
- Experience frustration and helplessness due to not knowing how to best support your child
- Feel isolated and worried about your child’s future and academic success
- Don’t have clear answers or a roadmap for addressing struggles successfully
You can find answers and clarity when it comes to understanding your child’s struggles, right here in St. Louis.
Psychological testing provides insight into your child’s cognitive abilities, personality traits, and emotional well-being. By completing our assessments, you can gain a deeper understanding of your child, clarifying strengths and areas where they might need more support.
Our assessments can help identify underlying issues, guide treatment plans, pinpoint areas for accommodation, and support personal development. Not sure if your child needs testing? Read our blog 10 Signs Your Child Might Need Extra Support.
Testing Options We Offer
ADHD and Autism Assessments
In-depth evaluations to diagnose and understand various neurodevelomental conditions, tailored to your unique needs.
Learning Disability Evaluations
Comprehensive testing to provide clarity around areas of difficulty for your child in academic settings.
Comprehensive Diagnostic Testing
Evaluation for the full range of anxiety disorders, OCD, and mood disorders to make better decisions about treatment options.
Autism vs. ADHD vs. Learning Disability Testing:
What’s the Difference?
| Autism Assessment | ADHD Assessment | Learning Disability Assessment | |
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| What it evaluates | Social communication, restricted/repetitive behaviors, sensory processing, and developmental history | Attention, impulsivity, executive functioning, and hyperactivity | Reading, writing, math, processing speed, and how a child learns compared to same-age peers |
| Common reasons parents seek it out | Social struggles, rigid routines, sensory sensitivities, difficulty with peer relationships | Trouble focusing, forgetfulness, difficulty finishing tasks, impulsive behavior | Falling behind in a specific subject despite effort, slow reading, trouble with math concepts |
| What testing involves | Developmental history interview, direct observation, standardized autism-specific measures, caregiver and teacher questionnaires | Attention and executive function testing, behavior rating scales from parents and teachers, clinical interview | Academic achievement testing, cognitive testing, comparison of ability to actual performance |
| Typical age range | Children through adults | Children through adults | School-age children through adults |
| Starting fee | $1,800 | $1,500 | $1,800 (Learning Disabilities + ADHD) |
Not sure which fits your child? Some children need testing that spans more than one area — our Comprehensive Assessment ($2,200) covers overlapping concerns in a single evaluation.
What's Included in Your Testing Package
1. In depth Intake Interview
We take time to get to know your child. We’ll do a full review of symptoms, their history, and how they’re getting in the way.
2. Expert Testing
Your individual tests are selected and administered by a licensed psychologist. Your child might complete brain games, puzzles, and do some reading and writing.
3. Test Interpretation & Report Writing
Your psychologist will spend several hours on your test results, interpreting them to better understand your needs and documenting them in a detailed and comprehensive way.
4. Detailed Report
You will receive a detailed, comprehensive report of all test findings so you have a better understanding of your child and how their mind works.
5. Personalized Recommendations
You will receive guidance on additional services, treatment planning, and resources so you have a plan for the next steps.
Meet Our Testing Psychologist, Dr. Jaime Murtagh
Dr. Murtagh earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology in 2024 from the University of Mississippi. He completed his predoctoral internship at the University of Missouri’s Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment and his postdoctoral fellowship here at Anxiety Specialists of St. Louis.
He specializes in psychological testing and therapy for children, teens, and adults, with a particular focus on ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities, especially where these conditions overlap with anxiety.
His work centers on giving families clear, accurate answers instead of guessing what my be going on. He links test results with a clear, actionable plan that families can actually use. He is also a father, which shapes how he approaches this work with the families he sees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our testing services, designed to address your concerns and provide clarity.
Testing
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I've self diagnosed. Can you confirm this?
We cannot guarantee any diagnosis. Our approach to testing is to develop a comprehensive understanding of your cognitive and emotional functioning and to make the most appropriate diagnosis based on that information.
Our process follows best practices set out by the American Psychological Association and the published criteria established by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5 (DSM-5). These are the evidence-based and established guidelines in our field.
We do our best to examine all possible explanations for the difficulties you might be experiencing and to provide an accurate and comprehensive report of our findings. If you are deeply tied to receiving a specific diagnosis and are not open to other diagnoses or explanations, our approach will not be the right fit for you.
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What are the fees? Do you take insurance?
We have several options for testing with different fees.
ADHD Assessment = $1,500 (Often conducted as part of other assessments, can also be scheduled on its own.)
Learning Disabilities + ADHD Assessment = $1,800
Autism Assessment = $1,800
Comprehensive Assessment = $2,200
The fee includes a detailed intake interview, all test materials, test administration, test scoring and interpretation, review of records, report writing, feedback session, a report, and personalized recommendations.
Payment plans are available through third party platforms (Klarna, AfterPay) for those who are eligible.
We are not in network with any insurance providers. We do provide a document called a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company if you have out of network benefits. We recommend contacting your insurance company to discuss your out of network benefits and any coverage for psychological assessments.
The CPT codes we are most likely to use are 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, and 90791.
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What kind of testing do you offer?
We offer testing related to academic skills (reading, writing, comprehension, math, listening, spelling), learning style, memory, executive functioning, attention, social functioning, and emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Typical concerns we test for include ADHD, learning disorders (dyslexia, math disorder/dyscalculia, writing), oppositional behavior, mood disorders (for example, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression), and autism.
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What's the age range for your testing? Will you work with adults?
Yes, we will work with adults. If you have additional questions, please feel free to schedule a consultation call.
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What does the testing process include?
While there is often variability in testing depending on your specific question(s), core elements include:
1- 2 hour diagnostic interview to get background and history
4-6 hours of face-to-face testing (for example, IQ, learning style, executive functions, memory, cognitive processing, and personality)
Several online questionnaires & behavioral checklists
Collateral interviews with teachers or therapists (if applicable)
1-2 hour feedback session to discuss results and recommendations
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How can I prepare for testing?
Testing is conducted in person in our office in south St. Louis.
Before your child’s testing appointment you will need to complete online forms and gather and submit some information. This information may include things like academic records, report cards, or SAT/ACT scores, releases of information from other treatment providers, or hospital records. Once the forms are complete and information submitted, you will schedule the testing day.
Before the testing day support your child in getting a good night’s rest and have a healthy breakfast in the morning. Your child should take all medications as prescribed on the testing day. You’ll have a break for lunch and you’re welcome to pack a lunch/snacks or leave the office to get lunch elsewhere.
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What can I expect on the day of testing?
Testing days are usually scheduled from 9am to 3pm with an hour long break at noon for lunch. In general you can expect the day of testing to include some brain games, puzzles, academic-type work like reading and writing, and a range of questions about symptoms that may or may not apply to you. Your clinician will make sure to walk you through what the testing day will look like and how to prepare yourself or your child.
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Content reviewed 9/3/2026 by Dr. Sarah Kertz, licensed clinical psychologist