Mind Matters, PLLC · Rochester, MN
Neuropsychologist Faribault, MN
Pediatric Neuropsychological Assessment in Faribault, MN
Faribault families navigating ISD 656 or the Minnesota State Academies get an independent, board-certified evaluation.
Where Two School Systems Meet
Faribault has an unusual education landscape. Alongside Faribault Public Schools (ISD 656) and Bethlehem Academy, the Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and the Blind serve students from across the state.
Families navigating that mix often benefit most from an independent evaluation — one that is not produced by any of the systems making the placement decisions.
The trip runs US-14 and I-35, about sixty-five minutes to our NW Rochester office, and much of the follow-up work can happen remotely.
Getting here
a US-14 / I-35 drive · ~~65 minutes
County
Rice County
School districts served
Faribault Public Schools (ISD 656) · Faribault Academies (MSAD/MSAB) · Bethlehem Academy
Near
Faribault Woolen Mill · Alexander Park · Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour
Independent Evaluations in a Complex District Landscape
An independent neuropsychological evaluation carries weight in Faribault precisely because it is independent. We assess cognition, attention, learning, memory, language, and emotional functioning, and we write findings that an ISD 656 team, Bethlehem Academy staff, or a State Academy team can each work from. Parents use the report to ask sharper questions in meetings and to keep planning consistent when a student moves between settings.
- 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
Why Faribault Families Call Us
Independent by Design
An outside evaluation, useful when several systems have a stake in the outcome.
Fits Multiple School Settings
Written to be usable by ISD 656, Bethlehem Academy, or the Minnesota State Academies.
Remote Follow-Up
Testing happens in Rochester; coaching, psychotherapy, and often feedback can happen by video.
Faribault Questions
- Why get an outside evaluation if the school already tested?
- School evaluations answer eligibility questions. A neuropsychological evaluation goes further into why a child is struggling, which often changes what accommodations make sense.
- How far is Faribault from your office?
- About fifty-five miles, roughly sixty-five minutes via I-35 and US-14.
- Do you work with the Minnesota State Academies?
- We write reports that State Academy teams can use, and we tailor recommendations to the student's actual educational setting.
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 Faribault, MN and all of SE Minnesota from our Rochester office.
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