How it Works

Please note: Specific components will vary for each child

 

CLINICAL Interview

Information is gathered

A child's developmental and medical history, family background, and any concerns or symptoms observed.  School records are also reviewed.

Behavioral & Emotional Assessment

rating scales and checklists are used

The child's emotional and behavioral functioning, including symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, and depression are assessed.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT

tests are administered

The child's intellectual abilities, language skills, reasoning, visual processing skills, attention, memory and executive functioning are measured.

Academic Achievement Assessment

Standardized measures are conducted

A child's academic skills in areas such as reading, writing, mathematics, and spelling are evaluated.

OBSERVATION and QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS

Clinical judgments are made

The child's pattern of performance and behavior across various tasks are analyzed.

Feedback

Separate meetings with caregivers

Findings and recommendations in an understandable and practical manner are discussed. School meetings are also scheduled upon request.

Report & recommendations

Reports Generated

A comprehensive summary of the findings, diagnoses (if applicable), and recommendations for interventions, accommodations, or further evaluations.