The Assessment Process
UNDERSTANDING STRENGTHS. EXPLAINING CHALLENGES. GUIDING NEXT STEPS.
Testing identifies an individual's specific profile of strengths and vulnerabilities within intellectual capacity, adaptive behavior, social thinking, emotional well-being, behavior regulation, and executive functioning. ​
What Can An Evaluation Help Clarify?
LEARNING & THINKING
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ADHD and executive functioning
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Dyslexia and reading differences
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Dysgraphia and written expression
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Dyscalculia and math difficulties
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Memory, language, and processing weaknesses
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Giftedness and twice-exceptionality
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SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL & BEHAVIORAL
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Anxiety and emotional regulation
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Social communication differences
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Behavioral and sensory concerns
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Self-concept and confidence
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The impact of stress, masking, or compensation
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SUPPORT & PLANNING
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School, college, and workplace accommodations
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Diagnostic clarification
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Treatment and intervention planning
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Complex or overlapping concerns not fully explained by previous assessments
Visual-Motor Coordination
What Does Assessment Involve?
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COGNITIVE AND NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ABILITIES
Attention
Executive Functioning
Intelligence
Auditory Processing
Visual Processing
Short-term & Working Memory
Long-Term Memory
Sensory Processing
Visual-Spatial Skills
Visual-Motor Coordination
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ACADEMIC SKILLS
Reading
Writing
Math
Oral Language
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SOCIAL EMOTIONAL FUNCTIONING
Social Cognition
Emotional Regulation
Anxiety
Depression
Mood Disorders
Who We Evaluate
SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN
ADOLESCENTS
COLLEGE STUDENTS
ADULTS
The Process
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INITAL INQUIRY
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Every individual is different. Contact us to discuss your concerns and goals for the evaluation process. We will help determine whether a comprehensive psychoeducational assessment is the appropriate next step and ensure the process is tailored to your needs.
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FOLLOW-UP SESSION​
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Within approximately two weeks of completing testing, a detailed written report and summary will be provided. We will then schedule a follow-up meeting to review findings, answer questions, and discuss next steps. This is done in a uniquely visually presented format. It’s empowering to understand and gain clear guidance on how to move forward with confidence.
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TESTING SESSIONS
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​The assessment process usually involves two to three in-person sessions, which can be adjusted based on the individual's age and needs. Along with testing, we gather background information, gather information from teachers or others, and use behavior rating scales to gain a well-rounded understanding of strengths and areas of need.
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PLAN FOR WHAT'S NEXT
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We provide practical, individualized recommendations to support learning and development. Whether through school-based accommodations, home strategies, or therapeutic services, we’ll help guide you toward the most effective supports.