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The goal of a psychological assessment is to develop a comprehensive picture of how a young person thinks, learns, feels, relates to others, behaves, and processes information. We use scientifically-supported measures and testing procedures and seek to collaborate with the important people and systems in a young person’s life to gain a well-rounded picture of your child’s functioning. With this information, we make recommendations about how to support your child, so they are more comfortable and successful in their everyday life.
The Steps of a Psychological Assessment
Information Gathering Session (60-90 minutes, in-person or by video): The psychologist will meet with the child’s caregivers to learn about concerns, gather history, answer questions, and create a plan for the psychological evaluation. Next steps are identified, and an estimate of the time and cost involved is given.
One to Two Psychological Testing Sessions (2-4 hours each session, in-person): The child and a caregiver will attend the testing session at our office. The child will meet with the psychologist while the caregivers will be asked to complete questionnaires about the child while they wait.
Review of Records, Consultation and Data Gathering from the Team (school, therapist, pediatrician, child-care staff, etc): With consent from caregivers, the psychologist will contact important people and systems in the child’s life, send out questionnaires, review records, and gather useful collateral information and perspectives.
Feedback Session (60-90 minutes, in-person or by video): After the results of testing, questionnaires, records, interviews, and consultation are integrated, the psychologist will conduct a feedback session with caregivers. This session usually occurs 2-3 weeks after testing. Results of the assessment will be shared, with a goal of giving clear information and recommendations which will help the adults to better understand and support the child. The feedback session is meant to be a collaborative and interactive process, a time to ask any questions, and work together to develop a roadmap of how to move forward. A separate feedback session for the child can also be provided, as appropriate. Feedback with other important adults, such as teachers, pediatricians, and therapists, may also be a part of collaborating on plans for care based on the recommendations.
Written Report: A written report is provided, shortly after the feedback session. This report can be a useful reference, is often shared with other professional supports in the child’s life, and can be an important part of guiding your child's care, such as in school or childcare environments.
Types of Assessments we do
Intellectual Evaluation and Academic Giftedness
Autism-Spectrum Disorder
Learning Evaluations
ADD and ADHD
Developmental Disabilities
Psychological Trauma
Behavioral Difficulties
Mental health concerns such as Anxiety, Depression, OCD, etc
Things we don’t do
Custody Evaluations or Access evaluations
Neuropsychological Evaluations
Individual, Family, or Group therapy
French Language Evaluations
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