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Please call our office at 401-808-0070 to arrange for an appointment. If you would like to contact us via email,
you may contact us at contact@psswebsite.com.
You may also write to us directly by clicking here. Please do not include
confidential information in your emails or on the form link above. Before emailing us, please read over our email and confidentiality policies
by clicking here. We have evening and weekend office hours available for your
convenience.
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| How long will treatment take? |
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The duration of treatment varies depending on your case and particular circumstances. It is our goal to provide you with the
tools necessary to continue implementing appropriate interventions at home and/or school.
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| What are the payment options? |
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We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, check, and cash. Psychological Support Services also accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of
Rhode Island. If you have a different insurance company, you may need to contact them prior to making an appointment with us in order to determine what
they will cover should you choose a provider outside of your network. Many insurance companies will cover some or all of the services we
offer.
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| What is your cancellation policy? |
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We request that you reschedule at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment time. Otherwise, you may
incur a fee for the missed appointment.
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| Do you accept insurance? |
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Psychological Support Services accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island. However, many insurance companies will cover
some or all of the services we offer. Please refer to your insurance policy to determine if you may be reimbursed should you accept services from a
provider outside of your network of providers.
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| How much do you charge? |
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During the initial consultation, the doctor will be better able to determine what services will be appropriate for your particular case
and circumstances. The doctor will discuss assessment and treatment options, fees, and the projected duration of services. At this time,
Psychological Support Services is only accepting Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island. However, many insurance companies will cover
some or all of the services we offer. Please refer to your insurance policy to determine what services are covered and what your options are for
choosing a provider outsider of your network of providers.
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| What occurs during the initial consultation? |
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The initial consultation is an opportunity to discuss your concerns. The psychologist will gather important information regarding
your child's development, education, and medical and family history. This information will help the doctor determine the next
step and the best course of action. The doctor will explain the types of services available and provide recommendations concerning
your particular case.
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| What is the purpose of a psychological assessment? |
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Psychological assessments provide a scientific and objective method of gathering information concerning your child's abilities and skills.
This information will help determine difficulties or problem areas and provide invaluable information concerning the best treatment options.
A comprehensive assessment will include the evaluation of a child's cognitive functioning, academic performance, behavior, and social/emotional
functioning. Additional assessments may be conducted as necessary to further explore strengths and weaknesses. Assessment information will
be integrated and a written report will be provided which includes a detailed analysis of information obtained with appropriate recommendations.
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| How long does an assessment usually take? |
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The assessment process usually requires several office visits. The number of visits varies depending on the nature of concerns, developmental level of
your child, the course of treatment, and a number of other factors.
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| What is the role of my child's school in testing? |
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Upon referral for special education services, a team of professionals, including the parent, will meet to determine
if a special education evaluation is needed. If the team deems it necessary, a comprehensive evaluation will be conducted
by the school psychologist and the team will meet again to determine qualification for special education and related services.
If you are the parent of a child with a disability, you have the right to obtain an independent evaluation at public expense
if you disagree with the school evaluation. If a parent obtains an independent evaluation at private expense, the results of the evaluation must be
considered by the school when making educational decisions. For additional information regarding regulations please visit the Rhode
Island Deptartment of Education or click here.
At Psychological Support Services, testing information is confidential and will not be shared unless the parent or guardian authorizes
its release.
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| Do public and private schools accept your evaluation reports to determine eligibility for special
education services? |
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Psychological Support Services follows best practices for evaluation in psychology and education. However, eligibility for special education services
is determined by the educational team, including the parent. For additional information, please refer to the Rhode Island Department of Education
website.
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| We disagree with the conclusions based upon testing conducted at our child's school.
Can you help? |
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Psychological Support Services offers consultation services including the review of previous assessments and re-evaluation services.
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| What is Applied Behavior Analysis? |
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Behavior is anything that can be observed and measured. Behavior Analysis is the scientific approach to the study of behavior. Its aim is to understand,
explain, describe, and predict behavior. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the application of behavioral principles to problems of social signficance to people.
ABA attempts to change or modify behavior for the purpose of improving quality of life.
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