Resources

What are the Benefits of a Private Assessment?

Increased confidentiality: You do not have to share the information with your insurance company, or anyone else, unless you choose to do so. All engagement through our office by any third party of our clients must be a consented individual on our Exchange of Information. We provide both an Informed Confidentiality Consent & a HIPAA notice to all clients that engage with our office.

No insurance restrictions: Insurance-based assessments, or evaluations, tend to be less in-depth. While they can provide a diagnosis, recommendations tend to be more general. Our assessments go far beyond a diagnosis.

Turning Points’ expert Educational Psychologists and School Neuropsychologists will provide you with detailed information about both your strengths and barriers, make individualized recommendations based on the client’s specific learning profile, and provide a road map for the strategies and supports that will help the most going forward.

More personalized care: From the very first interaction you have with Turning Points staff, we’ll make certain you feel heard and understand your options. Understanding the many types of assessment that are the appropriate fit for yourself or your child can be an overwhelming and even nuanced process.
Our team is dedicated to providing neuroaffirming care that makes all clients, regardless of background and self-identity feel understood in your own specific barriers or differences they want to uncover, provide a comprehensive, detailed, and individualized recommendation plan, and ensure you are successful in setting up the next steps that are the right fit. Additional follow-up support is available as needed as well.

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For resources related to giftedness and twice-exceptionality (2E): Parents | REEL 2e

The Inclusive Schools Group is a consortium of K-12 schools that support children who learn differently.

To prepare for an assessment

The Assessment Information form provides information on how to prepare for an assessment (what to bring, glasses, medication questions, etc.) and helps answer student questions.

To request a public school assessment

To formally request an assessment through the public schools, download and complete the following letter. It is a good idea to drop the letter off in person to the principal and/or school psychologist and have them date stamp a copy for you before you leave. This will then begin their 15-day timeline in which they need to respond to you regarding your request. If they agree to provide an assessment, they will have 60 calendar days to complete their assessment once you sign the assessment plan. If they do not agree to provide an assessment, they should respond to your request in writing stating why they are denying your assessment request.

Sample IEE Request Letter

Reading and Dyslexia Resources

For useful information on early reading interventions, visit:

Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong | Podcast: Learn about the science behind reading instruction in the United States and see if your school/district uses reading curriculum that’s based in science.

For solid information on dyslexia, visit the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity website at http://dyslexia.yale.edu/.

Some excellent books for parents of students with dyslexia include:

Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz
The Secret Life of the Dyslexic Child by Robert Frank and Kathryn E. Livingston
The Dyslexic Advantage: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain by Brock L. Eide and Fernette F. Eide

Autism Resources

For neuroaffirming information and training about autism, please visit AUsome Training | Learn from Autistics.

Technology Resources and Support

Parents Helping Parents offers many resources for both children and adults who are differently abled: Parent Support for Children and Adults with Disabilities in San Jose

The Parents Helping Parents iTech Center at http://www.php.com/services/itech offers parents and professionals the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with assistive devices and instructional software and apps before making a decision on which ones best suit their needs.

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