PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTs & TESTING

This type of assessment provides evaluation of cognitive and learning processes, giftedness, attention deficits and autism spectrum disorders. Evaluation may include a comprehensive clinical interview, behavioral observations, review of educational / medical records as needed, cognitive, achievement testing, testing of sustained attention and screening measures related to mood factors that impact academic and social functioning. 

Depending on age of individual admission criteria, one of the following tests will be administered: WPPSI-IV, WISC-IV, WAIS-IV, Stanford-Binet, WJ-III Cognitive, or the Test of Nonverbal Intelligence. Testing is done in a quiet and calm environment. Letter of eligibility includes a description of test measure(s) used and a summary of full scale and index scores (including percentile rank and age equivalence where appropriate). 

This assessment evaluates both cognitive and personality factors and includes a comprehensive clinical interview, review of all relevant medical and educational records, plus an evaluation of personality characteristics, mood states, behavioral functioning, and social-emotional functioning. A written report details all areas tested and provides an accurate diagnoses. Appropriate accommodations are documented and treatment recommendations and referral information are provided. A feedback session is also included, in-office, over the phone, or via email, depending on the client's preference. 

This assessment evaluates both cognitive and personality factors and includes a comprehensive clinical interview, review of all relevant medical and educational records, a full assessment of cognitive and learning abilities (see Psych-Ed Assessment for description) plus a full evaluation of personality characteristics, mood states, behavioral functioning, and social-emotional functioning. A written report details all areas tested and provides an accurate diagnoses.  A feedback session is also included, in-office, over the phone, or over email, depending on the client's preference.

Forensic evaluations include a comprehensive clinical interview, review of all relevant medical, educational, occupational, and legal records; a full clinical assessment of mental status, cognitive abilities, personality characteristics, behavioral functioning, pathology, and motivational features as appropriate, attorney consultation, research (as needed), and a written report of test results, diagnoses, and recommendations.