Psychoeducational Assessment LD/ADHD

This comprehensive evaluation is designed for individuals from school age to adulthood. It examines cognitive, academic, attentional, executive functioning, and social-emotional aspects. The assessment aims to identify the presence of ADHD or a Learning Disorder and how these conditions impact learning and overall functioning. The assessment process includes:

  • Thorough intake interview with the adult individual or with the parents/caregivers (can be virtual or in person and takes 1-2 hours)

  • Gathering important historical information including developmental, medical, educational, social history

  • Discuss current areas of concern and purpose of evaluation.

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Standardized measures:

4-6 hours in person testing

Cognitive measure of intelligence:

An assessment of verbal and nonverbal problem-solving skills, visual spatial reasoning, working memory, and processing speed.

Academic/ Achievement measure:

An assessment of reading, writing and mathematical skills to identify the individual’s areas of strengths and challenges, and how ADHD may be impacting learning and, or if there is a co-occurring learning struggle.

Attention/ Executive Functioning measures:

An assessment of inattention, sustained attention, impulsivity and vigilance.

Social/Emotional Functioning:

Rating scales completed by the parents/caregivers and teachers, and or self to help identify any behavioral/ emotional concerns.

Feedback session

1-2 hours in person or virtual

During the feedback session we’ll review data in the written report, discuss results, and individualized recommendations.