We offer the Test of Variables of Attention T.O.V.A. for ADHD for both children and adults
T.O.V.A. Purpose:
A Quantitative Measurement of Attention and Inhibitory Control to aid in the assessment of ADHD
The TOVA is an FDA–cleared state of the art continuous performance test that provides healthcare professionals with objective measurements of attention and inhibitory control. The T.O.V.A aids in the assessment of, and evaluation of treatment for attention deficits, including attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. T.O.V.A results are available for children and adults (ages 4-80).
Progressive Paths Therapy offers both the Visual T.O.V.A. and the Auditory T.O.V.A. Each take about 21 minutes to complete in our office.
The results of the TOVA alone is not a diagnosis. The results of the T.O.V.A are to be used in a comprehensive evaluation for ADHD. Our therapists at Progressive Paths Therapy can conduct a diagnostic interview session with you to determine if an ADHD diagnosis is accurate for you or not and provide a brief written report of this. This diagnostic interview may include detailed questions/explanations for you about:
*Your personal and family history regarding ADHD symptoms and possible diagnoses of members of your blood family
*Self-report assessments that you fill out on yourself, and that a spouse/partner/loved one, and/or parent can fill out on you
*Review of ADHD symptoms checklist
*Results of the T.O.V.A.
*Possible referral for a formal psychological evaluation if recommended
ADHD has a complex symptomology. Many factors affect one’s attention, focus, impulsivity, and hyperactivity including: stress, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, learning disabilities, substance use/misuse/abuse, nutrition, family style and organization, abuse or trauma, neurological disorders or differences, traumatic brain injuries, physical disabilities, etc. Getting the right diagnosis, treatment plan, and help is important. We at Progressive Paths Therapy want to partner with you to help you on the best path possible for improving your overall mental health and the quality of life your life.
TOVA Pricing: for 3 possible scenarios
- TOVA test and results: You will schedule to take the TOVA in-person in our office, and we will also have you complete two online standardized self-reports of ADHD symptoms. TOVA results alone are an out of pocket expense which includes the TOVA test and the scored data report with a brief formal report that also includes results of the two standardized self-reports. You may then take these to your health care provider or other mental health professional that is requesting this testing. These reports alone are not sufficient to confirm or disconfirm an official ADHD diagnosis, but these will give clear indications if an ADHD diagnosis is likely.
- Visual: (ages 4-80) $175.00
- Auditory: (6- 29yrs) $175.00
- TOVA test and a one-time diagnostic interview with one of our therapists, including a written diagnostic report. This interview, TOVA results, and self-report results will likely allow the therapist to confirm or disconfirm an ADHD diagnosis. The interview will be 60 min.
- TOVA (Visual or Auditory) $175
- Diagnostic interview $190
- The therapist writes up a formal diagnostic written report including the TOVA results, the online self-reports of symptoms, and information from the clinical interview that will confirm or disconfirm ADHD diagnosis (in some cases the therapist may conclude in the written report that further psychological testing is needed to confirm or disconfirm an ADHD diagnosis and referrals will be given to local psychologists who do this comprehensive psychological evaluation). Written diagnostic report $270 (typically involves a 2 hour process).
Total cost: $635 which includes TOVA $175 + Clinical interview $190 + Written diagnostic report $270
- Current clients of Progressive Paths Therapy: TOVA test and a diagnostic interview with your therapist, including a written diagnostic report. At any time, you may request a TOVA as part of your services and treatment plan. Please discuss this with your therapist and they will help you get set up to take the TOVA, and schedule the diagnostic interview with you. We will bill all aspects of this process to your insurance and the coverage will be subject to your benefits and your deductible, copay, and coinsurance of your plan. We cannot guarantee your insurance will cover all or parts of this service, and you will be responsible for payment for what your insurance does not cover:
- TOVA (Visual or Auditory) $175
- Diagnostic interview $160 (this is a regular billed therapy session and will be covered by your insurance if we are billing your insurance for your therapy services. It will be subject to the very same deductible, copay, coinsurnace benefits as your ongoing therapy sessions).
- The therapist writes up a formal diagnostic written report including the TOVA results, the online self-reports of symptoms, and information from the clinical interview that will confirm or disconfirm ADHD diagnosis (in some cases the therapist may conclude in the written report that further psychological testing is needed to confirm or disconfirm an ADHD diagnosis and referrals will be given to local psychologists who do this comprehensive psychological evaluation). Written diagnostic report $270 (typically involves a 2 hour process).
- Total cost:$508 which includes TOVA $175 + Clinical interview $190 + Written report $270 +20% current client discount.
Using your health insurance for this testing:
- If we are In Network providers for your insurance: This whole process will be billed to your insurance and will be subject to the benefits of your plan for this testing. We cannot guarantee your insurance will cover all or parts of this service, and you will be responsible for payment in full for what your insurance does not cover.
- If we are Out Of Network with your health insurance: Full payment will be due at the time of the testing. As a courtesy we will provide you a “superbill” which is an itemized list of services, dates of service, therapist, etc. that you can present to your health insurance for accurate accounting of paid health care services and possible reimbursement from your insurance to you directly according to your OON plan benefits.