These visits are for individuals between 18 and 21 years of age. The Initial Visit will be either 60 ($275) or 90 ($375) minutes depending upon the complexity of the concerns and prior evaluations. Routine visits are based on individual needs, typically every 3-4 months for medication refills.

60 minutes ($275) Some families have many questions and concerns when scheduling an evaluation. The website is designed to provide this information. However, for families who feel they need to meet Dr. Aronson-Ramos, the preliminary consultation affords them the opportunity to discuss their concerns, before scheduling a full evaluation. This visit is for the parents only.

90 minutes ($375)/60 minutes ($275): This visit is for the parents of children from birth to 18 years. This visit, which is for the parents only, includes a comprehensive and detailed history of the current problem and extensive review of past medical, surgical, and birth history, nutrition, sleep habits, development, school, social interaction, family history and dynamics, activities and interests, traumatic events, prior treatments and more. This will also include a review of all medical records, laboratory tests, imaging studies, prior evaluations and testing, school reports, work samples and interviews when indicated of  designated teachers, therapists or specialists. This visit may be sixty or ninety minutes depending on the complexity of the problems and the amount of prior information to be reviewed.

90 minutes ($375): This visit is for the parents and the child together if comprehensive testing and evaluations have recently been completed. The focus of this visit is to establish a treatment plan appropriate for the individual child and family. It is important that the parents provide copies of prior records and reports. The treatment plan may include a wide variety of interventions such as: medication, nutritional interventions and supplements, referral to therapists, computer based training programs, parenting education, social skills groups, and other options. This visit is also appropriate if you are seeking a second opinion or changing physicians for medication management.

This visit is also appropriate for infants and toddlers four years of age or younger even if they have not had any prior evaluations. However frequently in these cases a Feedback Visit will also be required to discuss the results of the evaluation and treatment planning.

60 minutes ($270): Evaluation of the child or teen, with or without the parent depending upon the age. This visit consists of screening/testing measures, complete examination, interview, play based evaluations and other assessments depending upon the individual needs of the patient.

60 minutes ($270)/30 minutes ($135): This visit is typically for the parents only but may include the child in specific cases. During this visit we will review the findings from the evaluation, discuss the diagnosis, develop a treatment plan, and discuss possible interventions - medication, therapies, school programs, enrichment activities, etc.

30/60 minutes ($135/$270): Follow up visits will last 30 or 60 minutes, classified as routine or extended depending upon the needs of the individual and family. Medication monitoring must be a minimum of every three to four months. Maintaining a consistent follow up schedule will optimize treatment and insure timely medication refills. When medication is not prescribed, follow-up visits are still necessary to assess and monitor treatment plans and progress.

Numerous diagnostic assessment are included in our consultations. These assessments include: the  Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), CNS Vital Signs Neurological Assessment, the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test, and others as indicated. These assessments enable Dr. Aronson-Ramos to provide high quality medical evaluations which are based on history, physical examination, clinical observation, and objective testing. These assessment are included as part of our evaluation process without any additional fees. For more information about some of these assessments view the links below.

ADOS

CNSVS

These sessions are billed at the same hourly rates as our office visits (135/30 min). A phone consult is not a substitute for face to face time with your child, but it may take the place of an office visit periodically. If you are a new patient and would like to conduct a preliminary visit by phone please call the office.

These and other observations are available on an hourly basis by special appointment only. Observations are typically conducted by affiliated staff, not personally by Dr. Aronson-Ramos. Please call the office directly to schedule.

There are the two types of visits for the Cogmed Brain Training Program. The first visit, the Cogmed Start-Up is usually conducted in the office but can occurr long distance by phone. This start-up visit includes the parents and child, or individual who is training, to cover the basics of the program, and get started. Weekly coaching sessions are conducted by phone or email.

The final visit, the Cogmed Wrap-Up, is scheduled by phone or in the office approximately 3 weeks after completing the five week intensive training program. Please read the articles on this site and visit www.cogmed.com for more information. The entire program including all office visits, weekly coaching, and year long extension training are included in a one time fee. Please call our office for more information.

The fees for my consultative services are noted above. We are unable to accept  insurance directly at this time. Payment is expected at the time of service. We will provide you with an invoice to file a claim with your health insurance company. If your plan is a PPO, POS or provides for out of network coverage you should be able to obtain reimbursement. If you have not met your deductible the visit is submittable towards your plan's deductible. Click here for more information on filing a claim with your insurance.

Please note Dr. Aronson-Ramos is on Medicaid and other health plans as a provider at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital ONLY.However, presently she does not provide any clinical services at the hospital. We do not provide any insurance based services in our coconut creek office. All services in our private practice remain fee for service.