Request a Child or Adolescent Evaluation
If you are concerned about your child’s development, communication, attention, learning, behavior, social interaction, or emotional well-being, you are welcome to submit an evaluation request.
You do not need to know which type of evaluation your child needs before reaching out. Provide some general information about your concerns, and Dr. McDermott will review your request and contact you to discuss whether an evaluation may be appropriate, current availability, and possible next steps.
Submitting this form does not commit your family to scheduling an evaluation and does not guarantee an appointment.
Evaluation Request Form
Please provide only brief, general information in this form. Do not include detailed medical or mental health history, insurance identification numbers, medical records, school records, or other highly sensitive information. If additional information is needed, Dr. McDermott will explain how to provide it through an appropriate process.
What Happens Next
After receiving your request, Dr. McDermott will review the information you provided and contact you using your preferred method.
If the practice appears able to address your family’s questions, the next step may be an initial parent meeting conducted through telehealth. During that meeting, Dr. McDermott will learn more about your child’s history, current strengths and challenges, and the questions you hope the evaluation will answer.
She will then recommend an individualized evaluation process, explain the anticipated fees, and discuss scheduling. In-person assessment appointments take place at McDermott Psychological’s office at The Rotunda in Baltimore’s Hampden neighborhood.
Important Information
McDermott Psychological is a private-pay practice and does not bill insurance directly. Families may receive documentation that they can submit to their insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Coverage and reimbursement are determined by the family’s individual insurance plan.
This form is intended only for routine evaluation inquiries. McDermott Psychological does not provide emergency or crisis services.
If you or your child may be in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. For mental health crisis support in the United States, call or text 988.