常见问题解答

CMHC采用滑动收费进行评估, ranging from $50 to $500 based on need as determined by the 金融援助 Office. If you wish to see if you qualify for a reduced fee, you can complete the appropriate form in the pre-assessment history packet. The fee will be charged directly to your student account. If you are still unable to afford the fee that you qualify for, you can speak with your clinician regarding your options.

This depends on which assessment battery is best for you. For most students, it takes about three to four hours for a standard assessment. 然而, sometimes a comprehensive battery of tests is required if, 例如, you hope to apply for academic accommodations outside of University of Idaho (i.e., State Boards, Step exams, MCAT, LSAT, GRE, professional licensing exams, etc.). In this case, the testing will take approximately six to eight hours over two or three sessions. This is because most schools and testing/licensing boards have specific requirements, 包括全面的认知和学术测试.

The CMHC does not work with student, state or private insurance companies. 这有助于我们降低学生的成本. 请参阅上面的成本问题来查看我们的定价.

The primary benefit of psychological assessment is to find the right treatment and resources. 如果你或你所爱的人，临床医生，医生等. 不确定自己是否患有多动症或其他疾病, an assessment can help to confirm the diagnosis and/or rule out other factors.

Assessing for the presence of psychological symptoms, ADHD or learning issues can also help you find out what may be preventing you from performing well academically. For example, it may be possible for you to apply for academic accommodations with the 残疾人访问和资源中心 在伊利诺伊大学. 这些住宿包括, 但不限于, 额外的考试时间, taking tests in a reduced distraction environment or having assistive notetaking tools. Ultimately, you can discover where your strengths and weaknesses are and can then plan accordingly.

不幸的是，几乎总是有一个等待名单. 这不仅是一项非常耗时的服务, but it is also a very highly requested service at University of Idaho.

The amount of time you can expect to wait on the waitlist varies from semester to semester. We recommend trying to get on the waitlist as soon as you can if you know that you will need updated documentation for academic accommodations. We also recommend to any student seeking testing accommodations for state board/licensing exams both review what is needed and aim to get on our waitlist as soon as possible. As these exams often require a comprehensive assessment, we may have to refer to a provider outside of the CMHC.

If you have questions about the current wait, contact cmhc@wolaipei.com.

If you are currently receiving stimulant medication for ADHD and plan to have the medical provider at the CMHC prescribe, you must schedule an initial psychiatric consultation with the CMHC. You can then work with your treating provider to determine what documentation may be needed in order to receive your medication.

如果你以前测试过, it is helpful to bring in the complete test report that includes educational or psychological testing results, a summary of treatment recommendations and documentation of the diagnosis of ADHD to your initial psychiatric appointment. 这不是必需的，但首选.

如果被确诊为多动症, you will be referred to the CMHC medical provider or another provider of your choosing.

The decision of whether to medicate or not and what kind of medication to use will be made by you and your treating provider. Once a decision is made for treatment with stimulant medication, students will receive prescriptions in no more than 30-day amounts. 接受续杯, the student must return for a medication assessment every 30 days unless otherwise indicated.

并不是所有的学生都对兴奋剂药物有反应. For some students, other medications for ADHD are more appropriate and effective.

The 残疾人访问和资源中心 office assists students who qualify by providing appropriate accommodations. 许多学生完成了评估, as well as those who have a mental health diagnosis from a provider, 是否符合住宿条件. 接触CDAR or cmhc-assessment@wolaipei.com 如果你有更多问题.