Psychological Testing
Learning Differences, IQ and Giftedness Testing
Evaluations for reading, writing and math difficulties, giftedness and IQ, and documentation for school and standardized test accommodations.
When a smart kid is struggling
A child who reads well above grade level may still dread writing. A teen who aces math may freeze on timed tests. Learning differences rarely look like what people expect, and they are easy to mistake for a lack of effort.
An evaluation measures how a person thinks and learns, then explains the gap between what they can do and what school is asking of them.
What these evaluations cover
- Reading, writing and math learning differences
- Intellectual and cognitive functioning (IQ)
- Giftedness
- Academic achievement
- Documentation for standardized test accommodations
- Behavioral concerns such as anxiety, oppositional behavior or conduct problems that affect learning
The process
- 1.
Interview and records
We review school history, report cards and any prior testing.
- 2.
Testing
Cognitive and achievement testing, usually over one or two longer appointments.
- 3.
Feedback
We explain strengths as well as weaknesses.
- 4.
Report
Specific recommendations for teachers, tutors and accommodation requests.
Using the report
Families take our reports to school meetings, college disability offices and testing boards. The recommendations are written so a teacher can act on them the next week.
Questions
Do you test adults for learning differences?
Yes, including college students who need documentation.
Can you test for giftedness?
Yes. Giftedness and IQ testing are part of what we offer.
Signs worth testing for
A child who avoids reading aloud, a student whose spelling never seems to stick, a teen who understands math concepts but cannot get them down on paper, or a gifted kid who is bored and acting out. Each of these can point to a learning difference, a giftedness profile, attention problems, or a mix.
Testing sorts these apart so help is aimed at the right target.
Accommodations for standardized tests
Testing boards and college disability offices want current, detailed documentation. Our reports describe the diagnosis, the evidence for it, and the specific accommodations that fit, such as extended time or a separate room. Ask us early, since boards have deadlines.
Behavior and learning
When a child has frequent meltdowns, defiance or worry around school, we can include behavioral assessment for anxiety, depression, oppositional behavior and conduct problems, because learning and behavior often feed each other.
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Ask about an evaluation
Call 832-876-3232 for scheduling and pricing.