Educational Testing

Educational or diagnostic testing is the best way for parents, teachers, and therapists to understand what a student needs to succeed in the classroom.​​

Testing is:

• ​Offered for students ages 3-16 years

• ​Completed via pencil and paper in our office

• ​Takes approximately 4-6 hours

• ​Can be completed in 1-2 days

• ​Includes a short parent interview

Tests cover the following:

• ​Auditory reasoning

• ​Fluid reasoning

• ​Listening comprehension

• ​Math fluency

• ​Oral expression

• ​Oral reasoning

• ​Processing speed

• ​Quantitative reasoning

• ​Reading comprehension

• ​Verbal comprehension

• ​Visual-spatial skills

• ​Working memory

• ​Written expression

• ​Behavior ​​

​Once testing is complete, the clinician will meet with the student and/or parent to discuss the report and what testing found. Included in the report is a list of specific recommendations to aid in growth in development, both inside the classroom and beyond. ​

​Do not hesitate to call with any questions related to educational testing. 

Psychological Assessment

Why do people get psychological evaluations? 

People request psychological evaluations for a range of reasons. These are becoming more common as insurance is now covering psych assessment (also called "testing"). 

Common Reasons People Request Psych Evals

• To clarify diagnosis

• To diagnose or rule out ADHD

• To rule out Autism Spectrum Disorder (in adults and youth)

• To identify language/reading/mathematical disorders

• To better understand how to help the patient

What is the process for a Psych Assessment? 

• A one-hour meeting is scheduled to understand what the assessment is for. 

• The doctor puts together a battery of tests for you. 

• Testing is scheduled, takes between 2-6 hours, and is a combination of in-person and online/at home test completion.

• The testing can be broken up across different days or completed on the same day. 

• Testing is completed and the doctor takes two weeks to write a report. 

• Another meeting is scheduled with the patient to review results, go over recommendations, answer any questions.