Psychological Evaluations & Assessments

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These evaluations are comprehensive evaluations utilizing a variety of measures to determine if the client meets the criteria for Autism. The evaluation consists of a clinical interview with the parents or adult being evaluated, six to eight hours of testing, and a final report outlining the results along with significant clinical recommendations. 

This is a comprehensive evaluation that looks at the client's history, performance across environments, current level of functioning, may include social emotional functioning, and academics depending on the client's needs. Assessment includes a clinician intake meeting, 4-7 hours of testing, a comprehensive report, and a feedback session to review the results and extensive recommendations. 

This is a comprehensive evaluation that looks at the client's history, current level of functioning, symptomology and involved an in-depth clinical interview, assessment, and a feedback session to discuss results and detailed recommendations and any diagnosis. 

For children whose parents wishing to enroll their children in Kindergarten early the school system requires an evaluation to determine readiness for school.  Parents must submit a portfolio as well as scores from an IQ and an achievement test. Intellectual ability testing also known as IQ testing identifies one's innate abilities across a variety of areas including verbal skills, nonverbal skills, and processing speed. Academic achievement testing assesses reading and math skills. Scores at the 98th percentile or higher on the IQ test AND at the 98th percentile or higher in reading OR math on the achievement test are required for Early admission to kindergarten. Testing can be administered starting April 17th. Early entry kindergarten testing should be completed and submitted to your school as early as possible typically by July. The school systems allow the report and portfolio to be turned in 30 days after your child's fall semester begins. 

Prior to adoption you may be required to complete a preadoption psychological assessment. These assessments generally consist of a clinical interview of adopting parents both separately and together, personality assessment, and other assessments as required by your adoption agency. 

IQ testing is often beneficial when questions arise regarding school performance, behavioral concerns, or when making requests for Early Kindergarten or grade skipping.

Achievement testing is often completed as a part of a complete Psychological Evaluation and Assessment. Achievement testing allows us to determine where the individual is functioning well in regards to school achievement and where their may be deficits or learning difficulties. Achievements tests are required prior to grade skipping or Early Kindergarten admission.

Presurgical evaluations are often requested prior to surgery such as Bariatric surgeries. Assessments consists of personality screenings as well as clinical interview and other assessments as requested by your surgeon. 

Often requested prior to employment with First responder positions, Police, and Fire Departments 

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