Questions an Assessment Can Answer
My psychological assessments are guided by the questions YOU have about yourself or your child. Just as no two people are alike, no two evaluations will be the same, either. The specific questions you have determine what type of testing I do and what recommendations I make.
A psychological assessment can answer questions about a person’s thinking, learning, memory, attention, behavior, development, social functioning, and emotional life. Sometimes the guiding questions are very general, like “How do I help my child fulfill her potential?” Other times, the questions are more specific, like “How does my previous experience affect me in relationships?”
Psychological assessments can be comprehensive and answer broad, general questions. Or, they can be highly targeted to answer very specific questions. Click on the Contact Me button to get started. See below for common questions my clients ask.
Thinking, Attention, and Learning Questions
Our oldest has ADHD. Our youngest is nothing like him, but she seems unfocused and disorganized. Could she have ADHD, too?
What are my child’s strengths? What are his unique weaknesses?
Is my child gifted? Can a student be gifted and still have processing or learning difficulties? What does it mean to be “twice exceptional”?
Why does my child seem so frustrated about school?
My son is struggling with reading and math. Could he have a learning disorder?
Why is it so hard to get my child to do homework? Why isn’t she more motivated?
My parents didn’t “believe” in mental health when I was a kid. As an adult, I wonder why I struggled so much in school, and if knowing more could help me now.
My daughter’s grades are average, but I think she could be doing better with some help. What is needed to help her reach her potential?
Why can’t I focus at work? My doctor wants formal testing before they will prescribe ADHD medication.
Has my child’s tutoring helped? What gains have been made?
Social and Emotional Questions
My son was recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. I wonder if I might have it, too?
Why is my child’s behavior out of control? Why are they so angry? If they can control it at school, why can’t they control it at home?
I have been having some strange experiences, and schizophrenia runs in my family. How do I know what’s going on?
What does autism look like in girls? Could that be why my teenager is struggling with depression and loneliness?
My wife read a book and thinks I have a personality disorder. I can see it, too. Do I?
My son seems anxious or sad. It’s affecting him at school and with peers. Is it causing focus issues?
Why is making friends so hard for my child? What can we do?
Our therapist wants more information about our daughter. Can you help us pinpoint what could be going on?
My teenager has struggled with a longstanding developmental delay. Can you help us update his profile and plan for his future?
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