Assessment Services

Evaluation services are tailored to fit the needs of the individual. These include:

• Psychological and Educational Testing
• Gifted and Twice-Exceptional (2e)
• Accommodations Evaluations
• Psychological Evaluations for Family Building

Components of a typical evaluation

These will vary depending on the reasons for testing. A comprehensive evaluation may include:

• Interview with caregivers
• Interview with the individual being tested
• Gathering information from a therapist, teacher, or other person who knows the individual
• Observation in school or other setting
• Approximately 2-8 hours of face-to-face testing in the office
• Questionnaires completed by family members, teachers, individual being tested
• Written report describing the individual and their history, test results, summary and conclusions, and recommendations
• Feedback session with caregivers or the individual (adults)
• Feedback session with child and caregivers (when appropriate)

Testing is typically conducted over 1-3 sessions, with each session lasting 1-3 hours. Frequent breaks may be needed, and bringing snacks and drinks is recommended. Sometimes testing is scheduled with a morning and afternoon session, with a break for lunch in between. Younger children often benefit from shorter testing appointments. I have weekend appointments available for individuals or families who prefer to not take time off from school/work or who are traveling from outside of the Portland area.