Information on Formal Assessment

Students who are concerned about the presence of a disability, and have not been diagnosed or had formal accommodations, are encouraged to review the following information.  SSD does not conduct assessments on site, but SSD may be able to refer students to an off campus testing location, at a cost to the student. 

DISCLAIMER: The resources listed on this webpage are provided for informational purposes only. Services for Students with Disabilities does not endorse any of the listed resources, and we are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or availability. Students should exercise their own judgment and discretion when engaging with these resources.

General Information- Formal Assessment

While it is the students responsiblity to provide documentation in order to qualify for services, there may be times when students are unaware or were unable to puruse formal assessment in K-12 or at their community college.  If the student gets to Fresno State and is still concerned regarding the presence of a disability, they have a few options. 

Seek assistance from their primary care provider for a referral to a psychologist/psychiatrist

• Pros: direct, may be able to use your insurance
• Cons: insurance may not cover, time

Seek out psychologist or psychiatrist on their own

• Pros: direct
• Cons: high cost when seeking services without insurance and out of pocket

Seek help from SSD to be referred to off campus locations. 

Pros: lower overal cost
Cons: length of time 8-10 months total from time of referal to potentail completed exam.

None of these options guarantee that you will receive a diagnosis.  There are some concerns that students might have with concentration, processing, comprehension, etc., that are not necessarily connected with a disability.  Other times, the concerns that students may have might be better addressed through on campus resources.  

Resources

**At this time, SSD is not able to perform assessments or provide diagnoses for students. **

Students wishing to seek assessment for diagnosis are encouraged to connect with other practitioners in the area who could complete assessments. This may vary on timeline, price, insurance coverage etc. Students are encouraged to connect with their Primary Care Physician to discuss a potential referral. 

Alliant International University 

W.Gary Cannon Psychological Service Center, 5130 East Clinton Way, Fresno, CA 93727
Phone: 559-253-2277, Fax: 559-253-2298
Types of testing: Specific Learning Disability Assessment, ADHD/Autism Evaluation Assessment, Full Psychological Evaluation Assessment 
Cost: $200-$500
ADHD Online *offers asynchronous online assessment* 

https://adhdonline.com/
Types of testing completed: Licensed, doctorate level psychologists review completed assessments to diagnose or exclude: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression. 
Reports are generated within 5 business days for $179
Completely online, and this type of assessment is newer. It is beginning to be what I like to think is the "new norm", but some professional folks are still not convinced by the asynchronous version of the assessment. 

Other Assessement FYI

LD Assessment Referral Process 

If students are unsure if they have a learning disability and would like to discuss this with an Access Specialist, the following process may occur. Students are also able to reach out directly. The only benefit to speaking with an Access Specialist first, is that the office would complete a screener and discussion to help determine the likelihood of any academic difficulties being due to a disability.

1. Students will meet to review their concerns with an Access Specialist.
   1. The Access Specialist may determine if the student would be eligible for accommodations without going through formalized assessment at that time.
2. The student will be asked to complete a detailed screening packet and return it to the Access Specialist/SSD.
3. The student will then meet with the Access Specialist to review the completed screening packet and any recommendations from the Access Specialist, including determination regarding the appropriateness of a referral for further assessment.
4. If such a referral is made, the student would then be responsible for following-up with the Referral Source including:
   1. All communication
   2. Any and all scheduling
   3. Any and all costs associated with the assessment*
   4. Any follow up with the Referral Source
5. The student would then be responsible for submitting any completed reports to SSD after testing has been completed.
6. If disabilities have been identified via the assessment process, another appointment will be made with SSD to complete the process of determining appropriate academic accommodations.

On-Campus Resources

If students are having academic difficulty, students are encouraged to seek support from on campus resources, regardless of disability status. These resources are meant to support ALL Fresno State students, and the more active students are with seeking support, the more successful they most likely will be.

Fresno State Learning Center

Fresno State Academic Success Coaching

Fresno State Supplemental Instruction (Not avaialble for all classes)

Fresno State Student Health and Counseling Center

Fresno State TRIO-Student Support Services Disabilities 

Fresno State University Advising Resources