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Psychoeducational Evaluations

Comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations are conducted to assess a child’s unique needs, strengths, and challenges through universally accepted standardized assessment measures. These evaluations measure cognitive ability, achievement levels, learning strengths and weaknesses, language processing, visual-spatial orientation, visual-motor coordination, attention, and memory.

In addition, projective testing that assesses and analyzes social/emotional functioning and personality development is a component of the evaluation.

After testing is completed, a comprehensive report is written that includes assessment results, developmental history, behavior rating scales, and recommendations. Additionally, observations that provide relevant information regarding a child’s problem-solving skills, attention, and motivation are included in the written report.

Evaluations may be conducted for the following areas of need —

  • Learning Disabilities including Dyslexia
  • Attention Disorders such as ADD/ADHD
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders including Asperger’s Syndrome
  • Developmental Delays
  • Behavioral Difficulties
  • Kindergarten Readiness
  • Mental Handicaps
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Social/Emotional Difficulties
  • Gifted and Talented Programs
  • Private School Admission
  • College Accommodations