OpenWorld is a lifespan clinic, meaning evaluations are available for children (ages 3+) and adults.

Intellectual Quotient (IQ) is tested using measures that are commonly accepted for admissions, including the WISC-V and the WPPSI-IV. Our founder, Dr. Beard was part of a team to help develop extended norms for the WISC-V, which are used when needed for giftedness testing (e.g., children who score >99.9th percentile). If your school admission requires a different test, contact us to let us know.

The first meeting for the evaluation is typically a consultation session, which is a 50–60-minute meeting with your evaluator to go over your primary concerns and (if applicable) do some initial observations to determine the plan for evaluation. During the consultation, your evaluator will ask questions about your/your child’s mental health, behaviors, development, language, school/work activities, and other domains to start to develop an evaluation plan.

For adults, just bring yourself! For a child evaluation, please bring your child to the assessment for a brief interview or observation. Depending on the child’s age, we might meet with the parents/caregivers separately or together for the initial consultation.

You will receive a link to our OpenWorld portal, which includes the office policies agreement and other forms to complete before your first meeting.

Payment for the consultation is billed at the hourly rate and will be due on the day of the evaluation. Insurance is not accepted at this time, but it is encouraged that you reach out to your insurance company to determine if you can be reimbursed for an out-of-network provider (e.g., submit a “super bill”).

We have three locations: Everett, Santa Clara, and San Juan Capistrano. Take a look at our locations page for more information.

Yes! Your evaluator will pick an evaluation plan that is made just for you after your initial consultation.