Our fees vary depending on the service provided. Our services include, but are not limited to, diagnostic evaluations, psychological testing, developmental and cognitive evaluations, individual, family, and marital therapy, as well as consultation, training, advocacy, and clinical supervision. Each individual is encouraged to discuss costs for additional services with the administrative staff prior to delivery [...]
Payment is expected at the time services are rendered. Individuals who have insurance plans are responsible for any co-payment amount and any unsatisfied deductible required by their insurance plan. When more than one insurance company is involved, there is often no direct payment from the individual receiving services (except for annual deductibles). Reports, test results, [...]
The professionals on staff at Arkansas Families First are all eligible to receive third-party reimbursement from insurance companies; however, not all of our clinicians are on all insurance panels. The administrative staff verifies insurance benefits and helps secure managed care authorization prior to the first visit. Managed care agencies (HMO, PPO, etc.) often require the [...]
During the first session, your child's therapist will meet with you to learn more about the reasons you are seeking counseling. They will also ask questions that will help them get to know your child and your family. Questions will be asked about your child’s emotional, social, behavioral and academic adjustment, family relationships, early development [...]
Parent participation is typically essential to good therapy outcomes for children. Parents will provide important information to the therapist about the child's progress and about current concerns. Children and parents often have "therapy homework" which typically involves monitoring of specific behaviors and/or practice of new skills between therapy sessions. The degree to which the parents [...]
You may request a separate appointment, or you may notify the staff that you wish to speak to the therapist first. Typically, therapists touch base with the parent before the child's therapy session, but this is not always the case for every appointment.
During the first appointment, you will meet with the evaluator to provide general background information regarding your child, and you will provide information regarding the concerns that bring you in for testing. Teens will typically attend this first meeting with you. You are encouraged to bring any previous test results to this appointment. During the [...]
You can discuss this with the evaluator during the first appointment, but generally you can let your child know that they will be doing some activities that will help you (and their teachers, doctor, or therapist, if appropriate) understand the types of help they may need at school and/or at home. You can tell them [...]
The types of testing will depend on the concerns presented. Testing typically includes an intelligence test to assist in identifying your child’s strengths and weaknesses, and to assist in setting appropriate expectations for your child. Depending on the problems presented, tests will be used to help understand your child’s social development, their academic performance, and [...]
Arkansas Families First groups are formed based on need, which is usually determined by the types of referrals we are receiving. Groups are effective for a number of problem areas. Some groups focus on skill building and some focus on group support. Groups are available for parents, children, and teens. Current group offerings include groups [...]
