Psychological Evaluation
Psychoeducational Evaluations
Psychoeducational evaluations are conducted for students
who are having academic difficulties in school and are
used to identify and diagnose learning disabilities. The
evaluation is beneficial in providing information about
strengths and weaknesses in an individual's learning style. This information is then used for making recommendations for teaching and learning strategies that will be effective for a certain student.
Testing includes an assessment of the following:
1. Cognitive ability (i.e., IQ test)
2. Academic skills (e.g., reading, math, written language)
3. Cognitive processing (e.g., language, visual processing, reasoning, memory,
motor or handwriting skills, speed of information processing, and attention)
4. Emotional and behavioral functioning.
Gifted/IQ Evaluations
Gifted evaluations are conducted to determine if a
child is advanced intellectually and would benefit
from receiving more intense/challenging education
in the school setting. This evaluation involves the
administration of a standardized test of intellectual
functioning, an IQ test, such as the Wechsler
Intelligence Test for Children-Fourth Edition (WISC-IV). In order to qualify for the Gifted Program, a child must score at or above the 98th percentile on an IQ test. This means that he or she scored better than 98 out of 100 children his or her age, which is equivalent to an IQ score of 130 or above. IQ tests can also provide information about an individual's learning style and strengths and weaknesses in the way that he or she processes information.
Emotional Evaluations
Emotional distress is often a part of life for many individuals. An emotional evaluation
can provide valuable information about an individual’s current emotional adjustment and
the underlying reasons for an individual's emotional distress. These evaluations can help
to provide recommendations for treatment of symptoms of many difficulties including,
but not limited to, Anxiety, Panic, Depression, and PTSD. Tests may include the
administration of standardized questionnaires, objective self-report measures, projective
measures, and personality tests.
ADHD/Behavioral Evaluations
ADHD/Behavioral evaluations are often used to
determine whether a child’s attention difficulties
and/or problem behaviors can be attributed to an
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or if they
are symptomatic of another problem, such
as oppositional behavior or depression. These
evaluations provide information and recommendations
for families on what strategies or treatment options will be beneficial
in helping to manage the symptoms of these types of problems. Tests may include
the administration of a standardized measure of cognitive ability, parent and teacher
questionnaires, objective self-report measures, tests of attention, and personality tests.
Legal Evaluations and Treatment
Evaluations can be written for individuals involved in many different legal proceedings.
These evaluations can be beneficial in determining disability, the impact of trauma,
anxiety, depression, phobia, stress, or any other behavioral or emotional difficulties.
These evaluations can also provide recommendations for treatment, which can be
implemented by our licensed and well-experienced practitioners.
Treatment may include the following:
1. Counseling and/or Psychotherapy
2. Relaxation exercises via our Tranquility center
3. Hypnosis
4. Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing
Finally, our licensed practitioners can provide any support needed for individuals
involved in legal proceedings, such as appearing for depositions or testifying in court.
Furthermore, a sample report can be provided upon request.
