Evaluative Services

1. •Psychological evaluations may be comprehensive or aim to answer a specific referral question regarding diagnosis, level of functioning, strengths and weaknesses, or capacity. Evaluations typically involve a clinical interview in combination with assessment measures.  Evaluations may provide personality/emotional functioning assessment, cognitive assessment, diagnostic impressions, and recommendations.
   

1. •Neuropsychological evaluations may provide a comprehensive assessment of all major areas of neuropsychological (brain) functioning (including motor skills, language, attention/executive functioning, emotional functioning, and memory), noting strengths and weaknesses, or, aim to answer specific referral questions regarding differential diagnoses or a specified area of functioning.  Recommendations can assist in understanding an individual’s level of functioning as well as assist in treatment planning.  Evaluations may be requested out of concern for an area of functioning such as memory, pre- and/or post-neurosurgery, or post-neurological incident such as stroke, tumor, or brain injury.
   

1. •Psychoeducational Evaluations provide an assessment of an individual’s cognitive (intellectual) ability as well as level of academic functioning and emotional functioning.  Strengths and weaknesses are noted and recommendations are provided.  Referral questions commonly include the determination of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or learning disorders, among others.
   

1. •Pre-Operative Evaluations provide a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s preparedness for surgical procedures such as bariatric surgery, organ transplantation, cochlear implantation, and cosmetic surgeries.  Any barriers to safety, adjustment, and successful outcome are identified and explored and recommendations are made to best prepare the individual and the physician for the surgical procedure and follow-up.
   

1. •Diagnostic Evaluations provide a comprehensive understanding of an individual’s presenting difficulties and an assessment of current functioning, as well as the clinician’s diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations. Evaluations typically involve a thorough clinical interview and may also involve, with client consent, consultation with family members, school teachers, or other health care providers.  Evaluations may also involve psychological testing.
   

1. •Behavioral Assessments provide a thorough assessment of an identified behavior, including analysis of the interrelatedness of antecedent “triggers,” components of the behavior itself, and consequences of the behavior.  Reinforcing factors are identified and recommendations are made for behavior change.
   

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Evaluative Services                                                                                       

1. •Comprehensive Psychological Evaluations
   

2. •Neuropsychological Evaluations
   

3. •Psychoeducational Evaluations
   

4. •Pre-Operative Evaluations
   

5. •Diagnostic Evaluations
   

6. •Behavioral Assessments