How far is Albert Lea from your Rochester office?

Roughly fifty-five miles, about an hour east on I-90 through Austin.

Can we do everything in one trip?

Testing is typically one day. The feedback session is separate, and we can schedule it by video if the drive is a hardship.

Will Albert Lea Area Schools use the report?

Yes. ISD 241 teams can consider an independent evaluation in IEP and 504 planning, and the report is written for that use.

Mind Matters, PLLC · Rochester, MN

Neuropsychologist Albert Lea, MN

Pediatric Neuropsychological Assessment in Albert Lea, MN

Albert Lea families get pediatric neuropsychological testing an hour east instead of two hours north.

55 miles south of Rochester~60 minutes drive

An Hour East on I-90

Albert Lea sits at the crossroads of I-35 and I-90, which means families here weigh two directions for specialty care. For pediatric neuropsychology, east is usually the better call — about an hour to Rochester, with a shorter wait at the other end.

Albert Lea Area Schools (ISD 241) serves the community, and most of our Freeborn County referrals involve school questions: eligibility, accommodations, or a diagnosis that has not been nailed down.

Because the drive is longer, we plan testing efficiently and make the feedback session count.

Getting here

an I-90 drive east through Austin · ~~60 minutes

County

Freeborn County

School district

Albert Lea Area Schools (ISD 241)

Near

Fountain Lake · Edgewater Park · Freeborn County Fairgrounds

How Albert Lea Families Use an Evaluation

For a family driving an hour, the evaluation has to be worth the trip. Ours is comprehensive: cognitive, attention, academic, language, memory, and emotional measures, interpreted as a whole. You leave with a diagnosis if one applies, a written report ISD 241 can use in an IEP or 504 meeting, and specific next steps rather than a list of possibilities.

Comprehensive ADHD, learning, and autism evaluations
Board-certified clinical review on every case
Clear, actionable written reports that schools and pediatricians can use immediately
IEP- and 504-ready documentation accepted across SE Minnesota districts

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Choosing Rochester Over the Metro

Shorter Than the Twin Cities Trip

An hour east on I-90 rather than a metro appointment, with faster scheduling once you arrive.

ISD 241 Focused

Recommendations written for Albert Lea Area Schools to act on directly.

Distance-Friendly Care

Coaching and adult psychotherapy run by telehealth so only evaluation requires travel.

Albert Lea Questions

How far is Albert Lea from your Rochester office?: Roughly fifty-five miles, about an hour east on I-90 through Austin.
Can we do everything in one trip?: Testing is typically one day. The feedback session is separate, and we can schedule it by video if the drive is a hardship.
Will Albert Lea Area Schools use the report?: Yes. ISD 241 teams can consider an independent evaluation in IEP and 504 planning, and the report is written for that use.

Your Clinician

Dr. Mike Zaccariello, PhD, LP, ABPP

Dr. Zaccariello is a board-certified pediatric neuropsychologist and founder of Mind Matters, PLLC. He brings decades of clinical experience and a commitment to clarity, compassion, and partnership with families across SE Minnesota.

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Serving Albert Lea, MN and all of SE Minnesota from our Rochester office.

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