Neuropsychological Evaluations That Provide Real Answers
Comprehensive psychological evaluations designed to identify learning differences, developmental challenges, and mental health concerns—so families can move forward with clarity and confidence.
Competitive cash pay rates
Licensed Educational Psychologist (Psy.D.)
Evaluations Conducted by Our Clinician
Located in Norwell, MA
Clinician-Led Evaluations From Start to Finish
Led by an experienced licensed educational psychologist, Vested Academics provides thoughtful, in-depth evaluations for children, teenagers, and college students. Every step of the process is managed personally by your clinician, ensuring careful attention, clear communication, and recommendations that schools and families can trust.
Speak directly with our intake coordinator to discuss your child’s needs and determine whether an evaluation is appropriate.
When Something Doesn’t Feel Quite Right
Many families begin exploring psychological or neuropsychological evaluations when they notice their child struggling in school, experiencing anxiety around learning, or falling behind despite strong effort.
An evaluation can help uncover the underlying reasons—whether related to learning disabilities, developmental differences, attention challenges, or emotional factors—and provide clear guidance for next steps.
Common reasons families pursue evaluations include:
Difficulty focusing, organizing, or completing schoolwork
Concerns about learning disabilities or academic progress
Questions about ADHD, anxiety, or other developmental challenges
Preparing for school accommodations such as IEP or 504 plans
Understanding how a child learns best
A Thoughtful, Individualized Approach
Unlike large testing centers where families interact with multiple clinicians, every evaluation at Vested Academics is conducted personally by the evaluating psychologist—from the initial consultation through testing, interpretation, and recommendations.
This collaborative, family-centered approach ensures that each evaluation is both thorough and deeply informed by your child’s unique experiences.
The Vested Academics Difference
Clinician-Led from Start to Finish
Your evaluation is managed entirely by the evaluating psychologist, ensuring consistency and careful attention throughout the process.
Extensive Experience Across School and Clinical Settings
Our clinicians have worked in public schools, private schools, and clinical environments—providing a well-rounded understanding of how evaluations translate into real educational support.
Reports That Schools Can Understand and Implement
Each report is carefully written to be scientifically thorough while remaining clear and practical for parents, teachers, and administrators.
Warm, Supportive Evaluation Experience
Children and families often feel anxious about testing. Our clinicians create an environment that is welcoming, respectful, and supportive.
Comprehensive Insight Into How Your Child Learns
Our comprehensive psychological evaluations assess a wide range of cognitive, academic, and emotional factors to better understand a child’s learning profile.
Areas commonly evaluated include:
Learning disabilities
ADHD and attention challenges
Executive functioning
Academic achievement
Cognitive and intellectual functioning
Social-emotional development
Behavioral concerns
The goal is not simply to generate scores—but to provide meaningful insight and actionable recommendations.
A Clear and Supportive Process
Complimentary Consultation
Begin with a brief conversation to discuss your concerns and determine whether an evaluation may be appropriate.
Initial Assessment
Your clinician meets with your family to gather background information and understand your child’s experiences in school and at home.
In-Person Testing
Testing typically takes place over one or two sessions at our family-friendly, 3,000-square-foot Norwell learning center.
Results & Analysis
You receive a detailed report outlining findings, diagnoses when appropriate, and clear recommendations for next steps at home and school.
Experienced, Credentialed, and Thoughtful
About Dr. Stephen Howley, Psy.D.
Dr. Stephen Howley is a licensed educational psychologist with more than 15 years of experience evaluating children and adolescents. He conducts comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations to understand how a child learns, thinks, and experiences the world.
Dr. Howley personally conducts every evaluation—from consultation to testing and recommendations—ensuring families receive thoughtful, individualized guidance.
He holds a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) from William James College and has worked in public schools, private schools, and clinical settings, giving him deep insight into both academic and emotional factors that affect student success.
Our Private Learning Center
All in-person testing takes place at the Vested Academics Learning Center:
200 Cordwainer Drive
Suite 201A
Norwell, MA 02061
Initial consultations and follow-up meetings may be conducted via phone or video conference.
Flexible Options for Families
While we do not accept insurance, we offer:
• Competitive pricing
• Customized evaluation packages
• Flexible payment plans
During your complimentary consultation, we can discuss options and help determine the most appropriate evaluation for your child.
Neuropsychological evaluations from $3,700
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve gathered the questions families ask most—so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
What types of testing do you perform?
Our team offers a variety of professional testing, evaluations, and assessments, including:
- Psychoeducational evaluations
- Academic assessments
- Behavioral assessments
Who will my child work with and how qualified are they?
Kind, professional, and experienced, the Vested Academics Testing Team is composed of Psy.D.s, nationally certified psychologists, and learning specialists. All our evaluators have worked with children in both school-based and private clinical settings, giving them the perfect balance of patience, relatability, and expertise.
Will my child work with a tech or a clinician?
Unlike practices that often use technicians and interns during the testing and reporting process, Vested Academics delivers a single clinician experience—this means the same clinician will perform your child’s testing, reporting, and follow-up discussions, offering a higher level of one-on-one, personalized service you can depend on, from start to finish.
What makes a Vested Academics report unique?
Well-written, vetted, and education-focused, the reports our clinicians produce are not only easy for schools and parents to understand but also scientifically thorough and effective.
Where does my student's testing take place?
All our testing is currently performed at our learning center in Norwell, MA:
Vested Academics
200 Cordwainer Drive
Suite 201A
Norwell, MA 02061
Additionally, we do offer our initial assessments and follow-up consultations via video conference and phone.
What is your learning center like?
Modern, professional, and inviting, the Vested Academics Learning Center is nestled within the tranquil, wooded surroundings of Accord Park and offers our clients:
- A spacious, 3,000 square-foot facility
- Child-friendly staff & environment
- Private, air-conditioned consulting rooms
- Comfortable parent lounge
- Free Wi-Fi, coffee & snacks
- Ample parking
- Easy access to Route 3
How much does neuropsychological testing cost at Vested Academics?
IQ testing costs $1,875 and includes:
- Initial assessment
- In-person testing: 3-4 hours, performed in one day
- Report
- Results & Suggested Next Steps Consultation
Payment is due upon receipt of the invoice. In-person testing is typically scheduled within 2–3 weeks of payment, and the final report is delivered within approximately 2 months.
Cognitive testing—including neuropsychological assessments, academic evaluations, and psychoeducational evaluations—begins at $3,700. These packages include:
- Initial assessment
- In-person testing
- Diagnostic impressions
- Report
- Follow-up consultation
Our Standard Package includes in-person testing scheduled within one month of payment, with the final report delivered within approximately 3–4 months. Payment is due in full upon receipt of the invoice, and no payment plan is available.
An Expedited Package is available for $5,200 and offers in-person testing within 2–3 weeks of payment and report delivery within approximately 2 months. A payment plan is available, with the first payment of $2,600 due upon receipt of the invoice and the second payment of $2,600 due prior to report delivery.
Do you accept insurance for psychological testing?
While we do not accept insurance, we do offer competitive pricing, customized testing packages, and flexible payment plans.
Let’s Start with a Conversation
Choosing to pursue a psychological evaluation is an important step. Our goal is to provide families with the clarity, guidance, and support they need to move forward with confidence.
Speak directly with our intake coordinator and get your questions answered—no obligation.