412 Plymouth Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Appointments: 616.780.0590
Common questions and answers… Just for Kids!
What will I be doing?
During your appointment, you will mostly be doing school-type activities with an examiner. Some things may be familiar and there will be many new tasks. Don’t worry, you don't need to study for it and most importantly nothing hurts! No shots or anything like that at all!
For example, you may be looking at and talking about pictures, answering questions, doing puzzles, writing, drawing, arranging blocks into patterns, and things like that; sometimes you may use a computer or iPad. Although the day is long (like a school day), none of the tasks take very long. You will spend usually about 10 to 20 minutes on one thing before doing something else. We have fidget toys, or you may bring your own that you can use during some activities throughout the day.
While you are working, your parents/caregivers will be completing paperwork and/or waiting for you in the waiting room. For older children and teenagers, parents are not required to stay on site the entire day. We can text them when to meet you for lunch and at the end of the testing day if they need to take care of things (e.g., run an errand) during your appointment.
Breaktime!
After working for a while (depends on your age), but usually about 45 minutes at a time, you will have a break. During your break, you go back to the waiting room with your parents/caregivers and give your brain a rest – it’s been working hard and you may not have even noticed because a lot of the things you do are fun and some are like games.
Maybe you need a break before it’s time — just say so!
We want you to be comfortable, so if you need to go to the bathroom, get a drink of water or you need a snack, let us know.
Finally! … Why am I doing this?
The short answer is: To find out more about how your brain works.
