What is the cost for brain mapping or QEEG and neurofeedback therapy for children with learning disabilities or ADHD?
There are many questions a parent may have are related to the cost of testing for learning disabilities or ADHD. What does brain mapping or a QEEG assessment cost? What is the fee for the neurofeedback therapy or neurotherapy for children with learning disabilities?
Working with a professional to obtain testing for learning disabilities, brain mapping, QEEG or an academic assessment will help the parent understand if there are any issues with how the child’s brain functions.
Brain mapping or QEEG (quantitative electroencephalograph) is a measurement of the human brain and its electrical activity. It typically takes a neurotherapist or trained technician about 2 hours to complete the assessment. The cost will depend on the experience of the provider, if they are board-certified, if they compare the QEEG data with a comprehensive database, as well as the hours involved in analyzing the data and presenting the report. The cost for a brain mapping or QEEG will range from $800 to $1,000. The QEEG results in a collection of brain maps and detailed information summarizing how the human brain functions and helps determine the underlying deficits in the brain that may be contributing to the issues of children with learning disabilities. Once these deficits are determined neurofeedback therapy may be an option for treatment. The costs per treatment session range from $175 to $200. Sometimes children with learning disabilities could require 20 to 40 sessions over the course of 3 to 6 months.
The good news is that some insurance plans are paying for a portion of these services. Call the brain mapping or neurofeedback therapy provider and work with them to contact your insurance company and understand your benefits. Knowing how much of the costs will be covered up-front or reimbursed to you at a later date will help you determine how to move forward with therapy for your child.