Unlocking Your Child's Potential Through Customized Psychological Testing
Child and Adolescent Psychological Evaluations
Psychological testing for children and adolescents is a comprehensive process designed to understand a young person's cognitive, academic, emotional, and social functioning. Tailored to the child's developmental stage and specific referral questions, these evaluations provide a thorough and nuanced insight into a child’s unique strengths and challenges, and can be instrumental in early identification of academic or behavioral health disorders. At the end of a psychological evaluation, parents receive feedback and a comprehensive report detailing answers to the specific referral questions and a “road map” of recommendations to be implemented in the home and school settings.
Dr. Brickman provides a range of testing services, detailed below. However, each evaluation is customized to match the specific needs of the child/family, so no two testing batteries are the same. Set up a consultation to discuss your specific concerns and determine the scope of testing.
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ADHD Testing
Understand the root causes of your child's difficulties with attention, focus, behavioral and emotional regulation, and executive functioning challenges. This includes a thorough assessment of cognitive (IQ) and executive functioning abilities linked to ADHD, along with ADHD-specific interviews and standardized questionnaires.
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Autism Evaluations
Dr. Brickman is research-reliable and certified in the administration of the ADOS-2, which combines with other evidence-based measures to provide the "gold standard" of autism testing. Autism evaluations assess developmental, behavioral, and social functioning, considering differential diagnoses (such as anxiety, ADHD) and symptoms that may resemble autism.
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Psycho-educational Evaluations
Geared towards those with concerns about academic functioning. Gain insight into your child’s intellectual and learning profile, including relative and normative strengths and weaknesses. This testing identifies potential learning disabilities (like dyslexia) or cognitive delays that might affect your child's academic success.
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Mental Health Evaluations
Comprehensive interviews with multiple sources and standardized data determine the presence of behavioral health concerns like mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety, OCD, trauma-related disorders, and conditions involving psychosis. Ideal for complex mental health diagnoses or those seeking clarity due to a history of treatment without significant improvement.
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Comprehensive Psychological Evaluations
A full-scope evaluation provides a "whole picture" understanding of cognitive, academic, behavioral, emotional, and social functioning. This encompasses a balanced view of strengths and challenges, with tailored recommendations to address concerns and enhance current functioning.