Evaluations Offered:

These evaluations are recommended for individuals who are unclear as to why they are experiencing certain challenges.  Many symptoms can be explained by different diagnoses.  A comprehensive evaluation will accurately differentiate between diagnoses with similar presentations.   This evaluation includes clinical interviews, formal testing, behavioral checklists, formal feedback, and a comprehensive written report. 

This type of evaluation is helpful when there are concerns regarding attention.  While most people often think of hyperactive children when they think of ADHD, this diagnosis can look different in different people, and it can be present in children as well as adults.  While inattention is a core feature, the way ADHD effects executive functioning (planning, organization, time management), can cause significant impairment.  Having a formal diagnosis allows one to seek appropriate treatment and receive accommodations that can help improve functioning.

A brief evaluation is appropriate when there is a narrow, specific question regarding Inattention.  It can provide an answer to your diagnostic question, (i.e., “does my child have ADHD”)?  While most people often think of hyperactive children when they think of ADHD, this diagnosis can look different in different people.  It can also be present in children as well as adults.  While inattention is a core feature, the way ADHD effects executive functioning (planning, organization, time management), can cause significant impairment, especially as children are expected to become more independent.  Having a formal diagnosis allows one to seek appropriate treatment and receive accommodations that can help improve functioning.   This is NOT recommended for individuals with co-occurring disorders.   This evaluation includes interviews, checklists, questionnaires, observations, and feedback,  The written report is based on individual circumstances,

These types of evaluations are done when a student experiences academic difficulties and is not progressing at the expected pace. This can happen in one subject (such as reading or math), or it can happen in multiple subjects.  A formal evaluation will pinpoint where and why an individual is struggling.  This information is obtained through interviews and formal testing.  Understanding an individual’s strengths and weaknesses allows for accommodations that will allow for optimal learning conditions.  The results of this type of evaluation provides specific recommendations on how an individual will learn and perform best. 

This evaluation is for individuals who are experiencing difficulties in mood, behavior, and/or relationships.  Every one experiences different moods, but sometimes changes in mood can be extreme and/or long lasting.  When one’s emotional state negatively effects their ability to function in school, work, or relationship, it is helpful to pinpoint the reason.  This evaluation determines the cause of these difficulties, which in turn allows for the best treatments.  This evaluation includes a formal interview, checklists, questionnaires, and feedback. The type of written report is based on individual circumstances.

This evaluation determines where a student’s intellectual and academic functioning falls.  It will determine where they perform based on their age and grade.  This can guide school placement such as kindergarten readiness or if gifted placement is appropriate.  This evaluation varies based on the presenting questions, but typically  includes an interview, intellectual and academic testing, and feedback,  The type of written report is specific to individual circumstances and presenting question.