Evaluations provide pertinent information about intellectual, achievement, processing, and emotional/behavioral functioning, an analysis of individual strengths and weaknesses, diagnostic impression, and recommendations to improve academic performance. Recommendations are individually tailored to help students be successful. Testing may be warranted if your child is struggling in school and not performing up to his/her potential. Evaluations include multiple sources of data to assist with the intervention process at school.
Comprehensive educational and psychological evaluations are available in the following areas: Gifted, Learning Concerns/Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and various mental health disorders.
Gifted
- High intelligence
- Strong academic achievement
- Special strengths/talents
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Inattention
- Poor attention span
- Difficulty sustaining effort
- Problems with organizing and completing tasks
- Forgets and loses things
Hyperactivity/Impulsivity
- Fidgety and restless
- Trouble sitting still
- Lack of self-control
- Interrupts others
Learning Concerns/Learning Disabilities
Reading
- Difficulty with phonics and letter-sound relationships
- Slow reading rate
- Problems with reading comprehension
- Limited vocabulary
Mathematics
- Trouble memorizing basic math facts
- Difficulty with math word problems and reasoning
- Problems with number sequence and operational methods
- Difficulty with time and money concepts
Written Expression
- Frequent spelling errors and letter reversals
- Poor grammar and sentence structure
- Problems with note-taking and copying from the board
- Punctuation errors and handwriting issues
Processing
- Slow processing of information
- Difficulty remembering and retaining information
- Inconsistent performance
- Low test scores
- Disorganization and poor planning
Autism Spectrum Disorder/Asperger’s Disorder
- Difficulty with social skills and making friends
- Visual-spatial and/or motor skill deficits
- Problems with understanding social cues and humor
- Intense interest in specific subjects
- Limited facial expression
Mood Disorders/Anxiety Disorders
- Feelings of sadness and/or worry
- Withdrawal
- Sleeping and/or eating problems
- Poor concentration
Behavior Disorders
- Difficulty following directions
- Breaks school rules
- Blames others
- Problems with controlling anger
College & SAT/ACT Accommodations
- Extended time on tests, quizzes, and exams
- Use of a note-taker or permission to record lectures
- Preferential seating
- Access to adaptive equipment
- Additional tutoring and advising
- Test-taking in a quiet, alternate location