Evaluation and Assessment

I take a neurodiversity-affirming approach to evaluations, which means I do not pathologize individuals or their behavior. Instead, my focus is on identifying strengths as well as areas where additional support or environmental modifications are needed to help the child or adolescent thrive.

A diagnosis is not about labeling—it’s a tool:

• It helps individuals better understand themselves.

• It allows families and communities to better understand children or adolescents.

• It serves as a key to unlock increased support, resources, and accommodations.

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All reports include practical recommendations for school and home.

Insurance companies in Minnesota do not provide coverage for psychological evaluations or neuropsychological evaluations by anyone other than a Licensed Psychologist (LP). While I am a doctoral-level provider with the training and competencies needed to conduct these assessments, I am not a Licensed Psychologist. Therefore, insurance companies will generally not provide coverage for assessments I conduct. You are welcome to check with your insurance company for specific details.

The evaluation is comprehensive and tailored to each individual. It involves the following components:

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• Parent Session(s): One to three sessions, if applicable, to gather developmental history and discuss concerns.

• Online and In-Person Questionnaires: Completed by all parents or guardians with whom the child/adolescent lives and/or who wish to contribute information.

• Child/Adolescent Questionnaires: Online and in-person, if applicable.

• Direct Testing and Assessment: One to four sessions with the child/adolescent to complete the in-person testing.​

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Number and length of sessions will be adapted for individual client needs.

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This evaluation will be conducted by me, Dr. Kai Gunty, PhD, LMFT, LPCC. I am a doctoral-level provider with extensive education and training in assessment, testing, evaluation, and diagnosis. Additionally, I have taught undergraduate- and graduate-level courses on assessment and psychological testing.

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I specialize in identifying neurodivergence in kids assigned female at birth, high-masking kids, and kids with PDA profiles.

• ​Early Developmental Assessment​/ASD (ages 18 months - 5 years)

  • $2500

• ADHD only (ages 5-12)

  • $2750

• ASD only (ages 5-12)

  • $3000

• ASD + ADHD (ages 6-12)

  • $3300

• Learning Disorders - dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyscalculia (ages 7-12)

  • $3000

• Learning Disorders + ADHD (ages 7-12)

  • $3300

• Learning Disorders + ASD/ADHD (ages 7-12)

  • $3750

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Which assessment is best for your child?

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If you would like to proceed with scheduling an evaluation or if you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out by emailing me at info@dandelionspiritpsych.com.

I can typically work evaluations within a few months - because I do other things in addition to evaluations, I have flexibility around scheduling them.