A formal psychological or psycho-educational assessment is an in depth evaluation of an individual’s strengths and weakness relating to a variety of neurological and psychological processes including intellectual, emotional, behavioral, and attentional functioning. A psycho-educational assessment places more emphasis on the academic aspect of the testing than a psychological assessment does.
Assessments may potentially screen for a variety of neurological and psychological differences such as: Learning disorders (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, etc.); ADHD; Anxiety; Depression; Intellectual Disabilities; Behavioral challenges; Emotional Dysregulation; and Executive Functioning Deficits.
Assessments are completed by using standardized methods including: oral, written, and digital testing; clinical interviews; surveys, as well as in person observations. Standardized assessments allow underlying difficulties to be identified for the purpose of optimizing academic/ work, social, emotional, familial, and overall functioning.
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DC Psychological services offers psychological/ psycho-educational assessments administered by Danielle Carl, registered psychologist, for anyone ages 8+
Visit our Formal Psychological/ Psycho-educational Assessment FAQ to find out more about
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why a formal assessment might be recommended
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who should potentially have a formal assessment
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what a formal assessment involves
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when a formal assessment should be completed
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how much a formal assessment will cost
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how to find out what your insurance policy will cover
Availability for Psychological/ Psycho-educational assessments become available on a regular basis.
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Submit information for yourself or your child aged 8+ to be contacted by our office within 1-2 business days to arrange scheduling for a psychological/ psycho-educational assessment.
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If you have questions that aren't answered in the FAQ, please contact the office directly using one of the methods below.
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The average wait time for an initial intake appointment is approximately 4 weeks from the time our office contacts you to arrange scheduling.
