Office of Disability Services
Stonehill College
Diagnostic Testing Referral Process FAQ
Q. What is Diagnostic Testing?
- This process entails a medical provider (e.g. psychiatrist, psychologist, neuropsychologist, or psycho-educational specialist) conducting intensive testing to determine if someone has a learning disability or Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder (ADHD).After the testing, the medical provider writes a comprehensive report summarizing the results of the testing and may recommend learning strategies, resources, and accommodations.
Q. Does Stonehill College pay for diagnostic testing or provide testing on campus?
- No, Stonehill College does not pay for testing, nor does the College provide diagnostic testing on campus. However, the College does have a list of diagnostic providers in the Massachusetts Area that the Office of Disability Services or the Counseling and Testing Center can provide for you.
Q. How do I seek out diagnostic testing services?
- The following steps can assist you in seeking out diagnostic provider services:
- Contact Member Services of your Health Insurance and ask them these questions:
- What is my in network versus out of network coverage for diagnostic testing for learning disabilities and ADHD?
- Can the insurance company provide me with a referral for a medical provider that can conduct the testing?
When speaking with your insurance company, please note for your own records who you spoke with, when you spoke with them, and what they said.
- Check out the College’s Diagnostic Provider List, and contact the diagnostic providers and ask them:
- If they take your insurance?
- If they do not take your insurance, what is their fee? Do they offer a sliding scale fee?
- What is their waiting list? (Please note that waiting lists for diagnostic testing can often times be 2-3 months).
Q. How much does testing typically cost?
A. Without health insurance coverage, testing can often cost between $2500 and $3000.
Q. If I am seeking accommodations through the Office of Disability Services, what should I do once I have been tested?
A. The need for accommodations is reviewed on an individual basis for students with documented disabilities. If you are seeking academic accommodations please complete the following steps:
- Please review the College’s Documentation Guidelines at:
- Submit documentation regarding your disability to:
Elizabeth Orlando
Associate Director for Disability Services and Academic Achievement
Office of Disability Services
Stonehill College
320 Washington Street
Easton, MA 02357
Fax: (508) 565-1306
E-mail:
- Please complete and submit the online Academic and Housing Accommodations Request Form at:
- Schedule an appointment with Elizabeth Orlando to review the accommodations process by calling Donna Myles, Office Manager, in Academic Servicesat (508) 565-1306.
- If your recommendations from a diagnostic evaluator include counseling or psychiatric support and you do not already have providers, please contact the Counseling and Testing Center(located in the Chapel of Mary) to learn about on-campus services that may be helpful to you or for assistance in finding referrals in the community. To set up an appointment, call 508 -565-1331.