An independent agency for diagnostic evaluations, educational advocacy, and private research consultations in the greater North Texas area.
Whitepaw Consultancy is owned and managed by Andrew M. Colombo-Dougovito, PhD, CAPE (he/him), an internationally recognize expert in the fields of disability, motor development, and adapted physical activity, with over 10 years of experience providing clinical assessments and more than 15 years of classroom experience. Visit his portfolio to see more of his scholarly work.
Through Whitepaw Consultancy, Dr. Colombo-Dougovito offers affordable, clinically reliable assessments that can be used for diagnoses for autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), general developmental delays, as well as a range of emotional and behavioral disabilities.
Additionally, Dr. Colombo-Dougovito is available to serve as an 'outside advocate' in educational and legal settings, or as a consultant to independent private research endeavors.
Whitepaw Consultancy provides in-person services to those in Denton, TX and the broader DFW area. Dr. Colombo-Dougovito remains open to requests from across the United States and North America remotely and in-person (travel permitting). If services can not be provided, referrals will be offered.
For clinical evaluations, please schedule a 20-min free, virtual consultation. If you have a need that extends beyond an evaluation—such support from an educational advocate, guidance from a research consultant, or a public speaker for your event—please use the contact form below.
If you prefer to leave a voice message, call 940-331-0411.
Whitepaw Consultancy individualizes the evaluation process for each client based on need or purpose, while considering their budget.
Each evaluation begins with a free 20-min virtual consultation. During this session, Dr. Colombo-Dougovito with gather pertinent information related to your case, and your reason for seeking services. After this initial meeting, clients will be provided with a course of evaluation that includes the services provided, reasoning, and associated costs.
For all provided evaluations, a formal report—based on evidence from the chosen assessments and professional expert judgment—will be provided within 72 hours, which will detail the outcomes and interpretations from administered evaluations as well as recommendations and resources.
The following are diagnoses for commonly provided assessments; if you require a specific assessment or are seeking diagnosis for conditions not listed, please mention this to Dr. Colombo-Dougovito during your first consultation:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities
General Pervasive Developmental Delays
Presently, services are provided 'for fee'; insurance is not presently accepted. If you are facing financial difficulties, please bring this to Dr. Colombo-Dougovito's attention during your initial consultation. Whitepaw Consultancy holds some space for low or no fee clients each month, when possible. Payment plans, in all cases, will be provided.
For all other inquiries, please use the contact form.