Psychological Evaluations and Autism Evaluations
Trying to get answers feels like going in circles, never getting anywhere.
Every office and expert you visit has something new to say. It is frustrating to get endless different opinions, diagnoses, suggestions, and recommendations – especially when nothing works.
You know something is going on, but no one has been able to give a definitive answer.
All you want is to help yourself or help your child, but you are running out of options.
The school keeps saying my child has ADHD, and I know he is struggling, but I’m just not sure.
Many times the school sees issues you may not see at home or that may present differently at home.
Let’s be honest, kids spend more time at school than they do at home, and many times, our kids act differently when we are not around.
Trying to get your child the help they need at school is a convoluted process, but oftentimes, having a psychological evaluation that shows what might be causing your child to struggle can help.
I can’t get services for my child for autism without a psychological evaluation.
You finally found the right services for your child, and yet there’s another obstacle.
Due to the expense of some services, such as ABA therapy, the insurance companies require a full psychological evaluation. Although this is another step you have to take to get your child the appropriate services, psychological evaluations provide a comprehensive assessment of what is affecting your child and may provide insight into other issues you were not aware of.
Psychological testing is an expensive and long process. Is it necessary?
Many conditions, such as ADHD and depression, go undetected, which can lead to a delay in services needed for treatment. Psychological evaluations can provide answers to possible conditions impacting our lives and the appropriate treatments to address them.
A psychological assessment may be appropriate if there are concerns related to:
- Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Intellectual disability
- Developmental delays
- Specific learning disorder and/or academic concerns related to reading, math, or writing
- Mood disorders such as depression and anxiety disorders
- Behavioral issues such as aggression, self-injury, and noncompliance
Psychological evaluations often consist of an initial intake appointment, appointments for the actual testing, and a final feedback appointment during which the evaluation results will be provided.
Give us a call if you would like to learn more about our evaluation services.