Psych-ED Assessments

 
 
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Psychoeducational assessments are an invaluable tool in identifying and understanding a number of factors that may be affecting your child academically, mentally, and behaviorally. Generally, when parents seek out an evaluation of this type, they have a specific question in mind, which the assessment can answer.

Examples of what a psychoeducational assessment can accomplish include:

  • Diagnosing ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning disorders, and mental/behavioral health disorders

  • Identifying a child’s specific learning profile, and the learning environment that best supports their success

  • Determining your child’s strengths and weaknesses when it comes to memory/recall, executive functioning, and information processing

  • Demonstrating how factors such as motivation, confidence, anxiety, and/or depression may be affecting your child’s academic performance

  • Evaluating your child’s overall cognitive aptitude for the purpose of school admissions or gifted program participation

Psychoeducational assessments involve a comprehensive process, which generally includes the following:

  • An initial consultation

  • 2-3 testing sessions, approximately 2-3 hours each (with breaks)

  • An in-school observation, if needed

  • A final consultation to review results and recommendations

Dr. Kimberley Palmiotto’s fee for the extensive assessment process is $250 per hour, with most assessments taking a total of 10-15 hours. A more specific plan based on your objectives, as well as your child’s age and specific needs, will be presented at your initial consultation.

To inquire about availability for a psych-ed assessment for your child, or if you have questions, please contact us!