A psychological assessment targets a person’s level of emotional and behavioral functioning. For many individuals, this is a typical first step. . For example, questions about mood, anxiety, psychosis, or disruptive behaviors would be appropriate for this type of an assessment. Ratings scales, clinical interviews, in additions to cognitive, and personality tests may be included within this assessment. Results often include recommendations for parents and teachers.
The goal of the assessment process is to systematically identify and conceptualize an individual’s level of functioning. Our assessment process involves gathering information from multiple sources including child, parent, and school/work. The process is personalized to the questions one would like answered. For example, questions that can be answered through an assessment include: “Why does my child have such trouble completing assignments in school?” or “Why does my child throw tantrums? An assessment will provide a diagnostic profile in order to identifying appropriate interventions and accommodations. We will help identify what type of assessment will be most appropriate for you, and guide you through the process.