Targeted assessments or “check-ups” are used to obtain in-depth information about learning, attention, and working memory. Most assessments are completed in a single session (a “Total Academic” requires two sessions) and does not require an initial consultation with a psychologist. Assessments are not diagnostic, though they can help inform diagnostic clarification as a first step toward additional evaluation.
These services may help to inform parenting or other decision-making; advocate for more advanced instruction for a child or other individual; determine academic readiness; select colleges or courses; or address other learning, attention, and memory concerns. Those seeking a medical diagnosis should consult with a physician, and/or consider our psychological testing services. Some physicians require testing results to give certain diagnoses.
Reading
Areas of reading assessed
Sight word reading, decoding, reading fluency, accuracy, and comprehension
Methods
Completion of intake paperwork, one in-person testing appointment (approximately 2 hours), receive brief report summarizing results comparing performance to normative national samples and, when applicable, a research-based supplement that includes personalized instructional interventions and accommodations based on each person’s unique testing results
Primary purpose
Administered to obtain additional information about reading skills
Writing
Areas of writing assessed
Spelling, editing, fluency, essay composition, writing samples, visual-motor integration, and fine motor coordination
Methods
Completion of intake paperwork, one in-person testing appointment (approximately 2 hours), receive brief report summarizing results comparing performance to normative national samples and when applicable, a research-based supplement that includes personalized instructional interventions and accommodations based on each person’s unique testing results
Primary purpose
Administered to obtain additional information about writing and closely related skills
Mathematics
Areas of mathematics assessed
Numerical operations/calculation, applied math problems, math fluency, and possibly other math skills as appropriate and with sufficient time
Methods
Completion of intake paperwork, one in-person testing appointment (approximately 2 hours), receive brief report summarizing results comparing performance to normative national samples and, when applicable, a research-based supplement that includes personalized instructional interventions and accommodations based on each person’s unique testing results
Primary purpose
Administered to obtain additional information about math skills
Targeted Academic
Areas of academics assessed
Aspects of reading, writing and mathematics
Methods
Completion of intake paperwork, one in-person testing appointment, receive brief report summarizing results comparing performance to normative national samples and, when applicable, a research-based supplement that includes personalized instructional interventions and accommodations based on each person’s unique testing results
Primary purpose
Administered to obtain additional information about a range of academic skills
Total Academic
Areas of academics assessed
Reading, writing and related skills, and mathematics as described in the reading, writing and mathematics section
Methods
Completion of intake paperwork, two in-person testing appointments (approximately 1 1/2 – 2 hours), receive brief report summarizing results comparing performance to normative national samples and, when applicable, a research-based supplement that includes personalized instructional interventions and accommodations based on each person’s unique testing results
Primary purpose
Administered to obtain more in-depth information about a range of academic skills
Attention
Areas of functioning assessed
Visual and auditory attention and response control
Methods
Completion of intake paperwork, one in-person testing appointment during the morning hours (approximately 1 – 1 1/2 hours), receive a brief report summarizing results comparing the client’s performance to normative national samples, may be completed as frequently as desired and used for comparisons with and without stimulant medication
Clients should not consume caffeine prior to the appointment.
Primary purpose
Administered to obtain additional information about visual and auditory attention, and response control
Memory
Areas of functioning assessed
Visual and auditory memory
Methods
Completion of intake paperwork, one in-person testing appointment during the morning hours (approximately 1 1/2 – 2 hours); receive a brief report summarizing results comparing the client’s performance to normative national samples
Primary purpose
Administered to obtain additional information about visual and auditory memory, may indicate eligibility for enrollment in a cognitive training program
