Is Rochester really the closest option for Austin families?

For board-certified pediatric neuropsychology, yes. Mind Matters is the nearest dedicated practice, about forty-five minutes north on US-218 and I-90.

Do you work with Pacelli as well as Austin Public Schools?

Yes. Recommendations are written so either an ISD 492 team or Pacelli staff can implement them.

How long before we get the written report?

You receive it at the feedback session, where we go through the findings together before you take it anywhere else.

Mind Matters, PLLC · Rochester, MN

Neuropsychologist Austin, MN

Pediatric Neuropsychological Assessment in Austin, MN

Austin families get board-certified pediatric evaluations without driving to the Twin Cities.

40 miles south of Rochester~45 minutes drive

Forty-Five Minutes North on 218

Austin families have had limited local access to board-certified pediatric neuropsychology, which usually leaves two choices: a long wait at a large system or a drive to the metro. Rochester is the closer, faster option.

The route is a straight run north on US-218 and I-90, about forty-five minutes to our NW Rochester office.

Austin Public Schools (ISD 492) and Pacelli Catholic Schools both serve students here, and each has its own process for using an outside evaluation. We write reports that work for both.

Getting here

a direct drive north on US-218 / I-90 · ~~45 minutes

County

Mower County

School districts served

Austin Public Schools (ISD 492) · Pacelli Catholic Schools

Near

Hormel Historic Home · SPAM Museum · Riverside Arena

For Packer and Pacelli Families

Packer and Pacelli parents often tell us the school has done what it can and the picture is still fuzzy. Evaluation sharpens it. We measure attention, learning, memory, language, and emotional functioning, then explain how those pieces interact for your specific child. Recommendations are written for ISD 492 or Pacelli staff to implement, with a home plan alongside.

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

Learn more about Pediatric Neuropsychological Assessment

Why Austin Families Head North

Closer Than the Metro

Forty-five minutes north beats a Twin Cities appointment in both drive time and wait time.

Public and Parochial

Reports written to be usable by Austin ISD 492 teams and by Pacelli Catholic Schools.

One Clinician Throughout

The same board-certified psychologist handles testing, interpretation, and feedback.

Austin Family Questions

Is Rochester really the closest option for Austin families?: For board-certified pediatric neuropsychology, yes. Mind Matters is the nearest dedicated practice, about forty-five minutes north on US-218 and I-90.
Do you work with Pacelli as well as Austin Public Schools?: Yes. Recommendations are written so either an ISD 492 team or Pacelli staff can implement them.
How long before we get the written report?: You receive it at the feedback session, where we go through the findings together before you take it anywhere else.

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.

Meet Dr. Zaccariello

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

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