Please Note: Our clinicians are participating in practice communities to understand how changes to learning environments resulting from pandemic shutdowns impact the diagnosis of learning disorders (such as dyslexia). As we do this, we are unable to offer comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to determine the presence of a learning disorder. For more information, please contact our office at (440) 409-0307

We offer both comprehensive psychological evaluations and independent educational evaluations (IEEs), performed by experienced clinicians. Families may benefit from an evaluation if:

• Your child is struggling in school
• You suspect an underlying condition, such as autism spectrum disorder or learning disability
• Your child is "stuck" in therapy and you need a new approach to gain traction
• You would like a better understanding of how your child processes information and approaches the world

In all cases, our expert team strives to complete testing and provide detailed reports in a timely matter. Contact our office to learn more about current timelines and availability.

Please Note: Our clinicians are participating in practice communities to understand how changes to learning environments resulting from pandemic shutdowns impact the diagnosis of learning disorders (such as dyslexia). As we do this, we are unable to offer comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to determine the presence of a learning disorder. For more information, please contact our office at (440) 409-0307
 
Comprehensive psychological evaluations look at your child's strength's and weaknesses to develop recommendations for treatment and school/community supports. While each child benefits from a tailored assessment plan, most comprehensive packages typically include:

• Interview(s) with the caregiver(s)
• Review of previous evaluations or records from other clinicians and/or the school
• Testing with the child (i.e., IQ, achievement, language and communication skills, executive functioning skills, behavioral ratings)
• Parent- and/or teacher-completed rating forms
• Rating forms, completed by the patient, depending upon their age/abilities
• Observation and interview with the patient in appropriate settings

Recommendations may include referrals for therapy or specialty services, including our Early Childhood Behavioral Clinic, Spectrum Clinic or social skills groups

Independent educational evaluations (IEEs) offer an "outside" view of your child's strengths and weaknesses, specifically as they relate to school skills. Understood offers a great article on the differences between an IEE and a comprehensive psychological evaluation, here.