Psychological Evaluations
evaluations we specialize in
Neuropsychological Evaluations
A neuropsychological evaluation is a comprehensive assessment designed to understand how a person’s brain functions in areas like thinking, memory, attention, problem-solving, and behavior. It involves a series of standardized tests and tasks that measure cognitive abilities, emotional functioning, and behavioral patterns. These evaluations are typically used to diagnose conditions such as learning disabilities, ADHD, traumatic brain injuries, or neurological disorders and provide insights to guide treatment plans, academic accommodations, or therapeutic interventions.
Psychoeducational Evaluations
A psychoeducational evaluation is an assessment focused on understanding a student’s cognitive abilities, academic skills, and learning-related behaviors. It typically includes testing in areas such as intelligence, reading, writing, math, and attention, as well as emotional and social functioning. These evaluations help identify learning disabilities, ADHD, or other factors affecting academic performance and provide recommendations for tailored interventions, accommodations, and educational planning to support the student’s success.
Gifted/IQ Evaluations
A gifted/IQ evaluation is an assessment designed to measure a child’s intellectual abilities and identify their potential for advanced learning. It typically includes standardized intelligence tests that evaluate skills such as problem-solving, reasoning, memory, and verbal comprehension. These evaluations can determine eligibility for gifted education programs and provide insights into a child’s strengths, helping parents and educators support their development and maximize their potential.
Emotional Evaluations
An emotional evaluation assesses a person’s emotional functioning, social skills, and mental health. It often includes interviews, questionnaires, and observation to identify patterns related to mood, anxiety, self-esteem, and relationships. These evaluations help uncover underlying emotional challenges, such as anxiety, depression, or trauma, and provide recommendations for therapy, coping strategies, or other supportive interventions to improve overall well-being.
ADHD/Behavioral Evaluations
An ADHD/behavioral evaluation assesses attention, impulse control, and behavior to determine if a person meets the criteria for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or other behavioral concerns. It typically involves interviews, standardized questionnaires, and observation across settings like home and school. This evaluation provides a comprehensive understanding of strengths and challenges, helping to develop tailored strategies, accommodations, or treatment plans to support focus, self-regulation, and overall functioning.
Autism Spectrum Evaluations
An autism spectrum disorder (ASD) evaluation is a comprehensive assessment designed to determine whether an individual meets the criteria for ASD. It typically includes developmental history, interviews with caregivers, standardized tests, and observations of social communication, behavior, and sensory processing. This evaluation helps identify strengths and challenges, guiding interventions, therapies, and support plans to enhance social skills, communication, and overall functioning.