TESTING AND ASSESSMENT

The First Step – Submit pre-screening information

Below is a description of the various testing and assessment services that we offer.  In order to ensure that we will be a good fit for the specific testing and/or assessment services that you are seeking to meet your goals, please click on the button below to complete our pre-screening form, and we will get in touch with you.

What is an Assessment?

Assessment refers to an investigative process with two broad goals:  (1) gain a thorough understanding of the nature of the presenting problem and (2) provide a framework for effective and timely treatment.  An assessment might include standardized measures of IQ (cognitive skills), attention, executive skills, language comprehension, academic achievement, adaptive skills, behavior, and emotional functioning as well as diagnostic and developmental interviews with caregivers and teachers.  School -based observations are also conducted when requested.  The assessment process includes formal testing, report writing, and feedback.

Testing and Evaluations are tailored to each person and the process includes:

• One to four appointments of a few hours each, although we can make scheduling accommodations for individuals.
• A clinical interview and then an assessment that includes a range of psychological tests depending on the specific nature of the presenting issues or referral questions
• An integrated report within three to four weeks of your final assessment session; this report includes findings and helpful and practical recommendations

Tests and Assessments We Offer

PSYCHOLOGICAL

An assessment of behavioral and/or emotional struggles, which generally includes a brief cognitive assessment, diagnostic interview data, rating scales, and additional tasks to rule out other potential causes of concerns.

PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL

An assessment of general learning problems, learning disabilities, processing problems, memory deficits and the impact on learning; typically includes measures of IQ, reading, math, writing, academic fluency, memory and learning, processing speed, and executive skills in addition to rating scale data and diagnostic interview information.

ADHD

An assessment of behaviors and patterns of cognitive and behavioral strengths and weaknesses specific to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder including attention, behavioral regulation, impulse control, and executive skills; often includes specific measures of IQ, academic fluency, processing speed, auditory and/or visual attention, cognitive flexibility, working memory, behavioral rating scale data from multiple sources, clinical interviews, and observational data.

AUTISM/DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

An assessment of autism spectrum disorder symptoms including social interaction, receptive and expressive language, behavioral and emotional functioning, adaptive skills, and cognitive functioning; assessment often includes the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – 2nd (ADOS-2), which is considered the “gold standard” in the assessment of autism spectrum disorders.

How to SCHEDULE

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please click on the button below to submit pre-screening information.  We will get in touch with you as soon as we can.  Of course, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or via telephone at 913-220-2450 if you have additional questions.