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Appointments are now available for low-cost psychological assessments through Arizona State University’s Counseling Training Center, expanding access to diagnostic evaluations for autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and learning disorders.
The new service is available to individuals ages 8 and older and will be offered beginning in August 2026 at the Counseling Training Center on ASU’s Polytechnic campus.
The psychological assessment program provides comprehensive evaluations at reduced cost while serving as an advanced clinical training environment for doctoral student clinicians, according to a press release.
Individuals seeking an ADHD evaluation may receive a comprehensive assessment for $400. Combined ADHD and learning disorder evaluations are available for $600, while autism spectrum disorder assessments are also offered for $600. Comparable evaluations in the local market average about $3,500.
Assessments are conducted in person by appointment on a first-come, first-served basis. Evaluations are provided by doctoral student clinicians in ASU’s School of Counseling and Counseling Psychology who have completed required assessment training and work under the supervision of licensed clinicians.
Designed to reduce financial barriers to psychological testing while providing advanced clinical training opportunities, each assessment includes three appointments. Clients begin with a one-hour intake session followed by a comprehensive assessment lasting approximately three to six hours, depending on the evaluation. The process concludes with a one-hour feedback session during which findings and recommendations are reviewed with the client.
“Psychological assessments can be life changing, but they are often financially out of reach for many individuals and families,” Jamie Bludworth, Ph.D., director of the Counseling Training Center, director of master’s training and clinical professor in ASU’s School of Counseling and Counseling Psychology, said. “Our goal is to make these evaluations more accessible while providing our doctoral students with the clinical experiences they need to add to their skills as behavioral health professionals.”
Following the evaluation, clients receive a written report summarizing findings and individualized recommendations. With the client’s permission, reports may be shared with schools, employers and disability service agencies to support accommodations, educational planning and workplace services.
Psychological assessments are tailored to individual needs and currently include evaluations for ADHD, learning disorders and autism spectrum disorder.
“Our students complete extensive preparation before conducting assessments and work under the close supervision of licensed faculty throughout the entire process,” Dr. Bludworth said. “Clients receive evidence-based evaluations that can provide valuable answers while helping prepare Arizona’s future behavioral health workforce.”
As part of the center’s supervised learning environment, clients provide informed consent acknowledging that assessment sessions may be observed or recorded for educational and clinical supervision purposes. Individuals who do not wish to participate in recorded sessions will be referred to another provider.
In addition to the new psychological assessment services, the Counseling Training Center continues to provide free and low-cost counseling services for Arizona residents at its Tempe location. Counseling is available each semester at no cost for students enrolled at Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, the University of Arizona, Arizona community colleges and private colleges and universities throughout the state.
ASU faculty and staff may receive a full semester of counseling for $80, while Arizona adults who are not affiliated with a college or university may receive a semester of counseling for $100. Telehealth appointments are also available.
