Assessments and Treatment
for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder
and Specific Learning Disabilities
(Psychoeducational Assessments)

Services I Provide

I provide assessments for children, adolescents and adults with issues relating to:

• Comprehensive Assessments for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Psychoeducational Assessments for Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia and Behavioural Issues

• Assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Therapy / Psychological Consultations for issues relating to ADHD, ASD, educational difficulties and related issues such as anxiety and executive dysfunction

• When appropriate consultation/therapy can be provided on-line

FEES: Canadian hourly session fees are $260 per hour (50 min. Session). Some services, such as an ASD, ADHD or Psychoeducational Assessment, have a flat fee listed below and the per-hour charge is slightly less at as we work for consecutive hours.

NOTE: Psychological Assessments are not covered in Canada by the provincial health care plan (MSP). They sometimes are partially or even fully covered by your extended health care plan, however, you need to contact your health care plan about coverage, as every plan is different. Payment is made by the patient who then obtains reimbursement from their extended health care plan (if they provide such coverage).

Fee’s for Assessments (Canada)
Most of these examinations take several hours of the psychologist’s time. For instance. an ADHD Comprehensive Assessment takes an average of 8+ hours (including a follow-up consultation) and costs $1,920.

Psychoeducational Assessments take approximately 12+ hours and cost on average $3,120. Usually, the student needs to be seen face-to-face three times for 2 hours sessions.

Both children and adults require psychoeducational assessment in order to receive educational based supports.

Assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) also take approximately 12+ hours and cost $3,120.

Normally Psychoeducational and Autism Assessments include an assessment for possible ADHD.

A Combined Psychoeducational Assessment and Autism Assessment (sometimes both are required by school districts) is $4,260.

VIDEO SERVICES IN THE UNITED STATES
Primarily, I provide video-based therapy in the United States (New York and Washington State), I no longer see patients in California. I do not take direct payments from insurance companies. I will provide a receipt after services are rendered and paid for. You will need to ask your insurer about how they pay “out of network” providers and what documentation is necessary. There are hundreds of different insurance and health plans in the United States, and I am not familiar with all of them. You will be responsible for making payments when services are provided. You should have all the information you need about reimbursement before you begin treatment.

Rates in the United States (NY/WA) are currently $195.00 (US) per hour (50 min session).

ABOUT TESTING: I do some assessment, and testing in BC and Washington State. An ASD or ADHD evaluation is an example. Billing hours include face-to-face time reviewing your concerns, gathering patient history and then administering tests. These tests then need to be scored and interpreted. Finally all of this information needs to be correlated, a diagnostic decision made, and a formal written report is prepared. We then usually meet for a one-hour session to review the results.

What Experience Do You Have in this Field?

For over 35 years I have worked as a licensed teacher of special education, a certified school psychologist, the director of school-based and district-wide behaviour intervention programs in Canada and the United States, a provincial autism consultant, a hospital-based psychologist and director of psychological services, and acted as the state’s expert witness in New York for civil and criminal cases. Over the years I have also consulted with the Department of Defense Family Support Program in Europe and Asia.

As someone who has worked in the classroom as a teacher, and. in the school as a school psychologist, I offer a unique set of training and hands-on experience.

I have also worked teaching and supervising students in assessment and treatment planning at the graduate level at Vermont College, Brooklyn College, New York University, Norwich University and the Union of Experimenting Colleges and Universities. I have served as the director of psychological services at Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center in NYC and as a Clinical Faculty Member in the Dept. of Psychiatry at NYU Medical Center/Kirby Forensic Hospital, and Bellevue Hospital.

Finally, I have been a consultant with BC autism programs and the US Department of Defence in Europe and Asia.

I hold an MA in Family Therapy (Vermont College), a doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Union Graduate School), a Post-Doctoral Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Educational Psychology from Norwich University and a Doctor of Jurisprudence with a focus in Education and Family Law from The School of Law at Queens College of the City University of New York (CUNY Law).

I also hold an Advanced Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) from the Albert Ellis Institute in New York and a certification in the assessment and treatment of ADHD. I have completed a year-long internship in family therapy, one year of supervised internship in school psychology, and two years of supervised experience in clinical and forensic psychology in an APA approved internship program at Middletown Psychiatric Center, NYU Medical Center/Kirby Forensic Center and Bellevue Hospital in New York City.

I am also a Registered member of The Canadian Register of Health Service Psychologists (CRHSP) a national credentialing body for psychologists who have met CRHSP requirements for education, training and experience in psychological health care, as well as meeting the criteria required for provincial or territorial licensure.

Wait Lists
I do not maintain a long wait list. I always advise anyone seeking to find a provider of psychological services to contact the British Columbia Psychological Association (BCPA). The association can help you find further referrals. Click Here for the BCPA Find A Psychologist webpage.

If you are looking for services for a child or adolescent you should also speak with your family doctor about the appropriateness of a referral to Children’s Hospital. This is especially true for issues relating to ADHD and Autism.

Office and Video Based Services
I provide face-to-face and video services in my Burnaby / Vancouver British Columbia office. I also provided video consultations to patients in Washington and New York state.

How Do I Make An Appointment?

You may email me here to start setting up an initial appointment:

drjimroche@gmail.com

I usually start with either a phone call or by meeting face-to-face for an initial session to gather a developmental history, discuss your current concerns, and develop a plan of where to go from here. There is no charge for the initial phone session, however, the hourly rate applies to face-to-face meetings.

If I have an opening that seems appropriate within a reasonable period of time I will contact you, but I cannot return emails or calls from everyone. If you don’t hear from me within 10 days or so you may try again in a couple of weeks.

Many people contact me for an assessment, but an assessment may or may not be the best choice. You should fully understand what your options are, as well as the costs, before proceeding.

I cannot answer all inquiries, but will do my best to get back to you as soon as possible. Remember to include a phone number in your email so I can call you. Read below what to include or not include, in your initial email. Remember, email and text messages are not encrypted or secure. Limit identifying and personal information.

You may also contact me by phone, however initial contact is preferred by email as I’m often with patients and cannot answer the phone.

Phone: 672.222.6200
(please email for initial contact)

What To Put In Your Email:
Include a brief description of the concern, for example: “I have an 8 year old son or daughter having academic problems in school.” Tell me about the goals of the assessment… “my son, age 12, needs an assessment for ADHD…. or a psychoeducational assessment…“ and make sure your contact information including an email and a phone number you can be reached at during the day.

Do not include personal details, and do not send copies of reports, test results or other information at this time.

If I have an opening coming up I will contact you. If you have not heard back from me it is likely because there are no current openings. Feel free to email again in a few weeks.

Most psychology providers have long waiting lists at this time, so I recommend seeking out other possible referral sources if you do not hear back from me.