APPT. LOCATION Phoenix/Tucson, AZ / DEPT. CATEGORY Disability Determination Service / EXAMINATION YEAR 2023
Confirming
Confirming your child’s scheduled appointment is easy, choosing one of our options you will secure the date and time. Whichever option chosen please leave the following information - Child’s Name/Date of Birth/Appointment Date and Time:
• To submit online please complete our Appointment Confirmation Form • To leave a Voice Message please follow the recording directions
CONFIRM ▸
Rescheduling
If parent/guardian needs to reschedule the child’s appointment you must contact the department directly to request a new date and time. PAR is unable to accommodate such request and are required to direct all families to their Disability Examiner’s Office:
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY ▸
Disability Determination Service PO Box 30733 Salt Lake City, UT 84130-9838 Phoenix 602-771-7100 / 1-800-352-0409 Tucson 520-638-2000 / 1-800-362-6368
Overview
After contacting the department your disability case examiner will schedule a formal request for an evaluation through a licensed professional contracted with the department. Once a date and time has been finalized in the system, the department will send a reminder notice informing the parent/guardian(s) to contact the provider of the evaluation to confirm your scheduled appointment.
Who We Are
Psych Assessment Resources (PAR) encompasses a Bilingual Licensed Psychologist (Spanish/English) who has extensive training backgrounds, offering a variety of psychological services ranging from Psychoeducational and Forensic Evaluations to Autism Spectrum Disorder and Individual/Group Therapy. Inclusive of community diversity, PAR is a premier Mental Health and Wellness Practice that focuses on individuals across the entire lifespan (Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Adults).
Lead by Dr. Sonia G. Perala, Bilingual Arizona-Licensed Psychologist and Certified Therapist with over 25+ years in the field of psychology. Dr. Perala's expertise is focused on Child/Adolescent Development with emphasis on the Special Education Process (504 Plan/MET/IEP), Psychological Assessments and Evaluations (Infant - Adult), Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bonding/Best Interest Assessments, Intake Interviews/Record Reviews/Behavioral Questionnaires, Counseling and Play Therapy.
Reminder
Parent/Guardian(s) should receive a formal reminder letter directly from the department that looks similar to the example listed:
Confirming
Confirming your child’s scheduled appointment is easy, choosing one of our options you will secure the date and time. Whichever option chosen please leave the following information - Child’s Name/Date of Birth/Appointment Date and Time:
• To submit online please complete our Appointment Confirmation Form • To leave a Voice Message please follow the recording directions
CONFIRM ▸
Rescheduling
If parent/guardian needs to reschedule the child’s appointment you must contact the department directly to request a new date and time. PAR is unable to accommodate such request and are required to direct all families to their Disability Examiner’s Office:
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY ▸
Disability Determination Service PO Box 30733 Salt Lake City, UT 84130-9838 Phoenix 602-771-7100 / 1-800-352-0409 Tucson 520-638-2000 / 1-800-362-6368
Appointment
LENGTH 2 - 4 Hours (Depended Upon Child’s Performance)
DAYS Tuesdays & Thursdays (By Appointment Only)
TIMES 8:30AM / 11:30AM / 1:30PM (It’s Best To Arrive On Time, No Earlier Than 10 Minutes)
Location
Depending on the area location of services being requested, the department will advise you of which office you will be attending your appointment. In most cases, the department will notify you in advance with a mailed confirmation of your appointment. If you have further questions, please contact the appropriate DES office.
Requirements
• Parent/Guardian(s) please bring a valid form of identification - Driver’s License/Passport/Birth Certificate/SSN Card
• Prepare any necessary items your child may need before the appointment - Prescribed Medications/Required Glasses/Hearing Aids
• Have snacks and water available for your child as they may need a short break during the appointment
Testing
During the evaluation your child will be given certain testing assessments depended upon the department, typically these directives are taken from parent/guardian’s request for services. We ask parent/guardian(s) to fill out background history forms/questionnaires for a complete evaluation. We require the child’s full cooperation and performance abilities during the evaluation, as well as, the parent/guardian’s transparency toward information being requested by the elevator. If the department does not get a complete picture of the evaluation it may delay the decision of your claim and/or possibly be denied.
Listed below are some of the protocols/assessments/tests PAR will utilize during the evaluation:
ACADEMICS Batería IV Woodcock-Muñoz (Batería-IV) Woodcock-Johnson IV (WJ-IV)
ADAPTIVE BEHAVIOR Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (Vineland-3)
ATTENTION/CONCENTRATION Conners 3
AUTISM/SPECTRUM Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule 2nd Edition (ADOS-2) Childhood Autism Rating Scale 2nd Edition (CARS-2)
COGNITIVE Comprehensive Test of Nonverbal Intelligence 2nd Edition (CTONI-2) Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children 2nd Edition NU (KABC-II NU) Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales 5th Edition (SB-5) Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children 5th Edition (WISC-V)
DEVELOPMENTAL Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development 4th Edition (BAYLEY-4)
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL Behavior Assessment System for Children 3rd Edition (BASC-3)
Copy
EVALUATION REPORT Parent/Guardian(s) may request a copy of the written report directly from the department. PAR cannot provide a copy directly and will advise to contact your Disability Examiner for the complete report.
Note
This description is intended to describe the general overview of the evaluation set forth by the Arizona Department of Economic Security/Disability Determination Service (DDSA). It is not a complete statement of requirements/responsibilities and as such other obligations not listed here may be assigned to ensure the proper facilitation of services. PAR, PLLC is an equal opportunity partner. All your information will be kept confidential according to HIPAA/PHI/EHR Law guidelines.
Reference Source, https://des.az.gov/