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Louisa Psychological Consulting, P.C. 540-223-0837 |
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Psychological Testing
Psychological
testing, assessment, and evaluation are all terms for the same
thing.
There are many different reasons why a child may be exhibiting behavior or
learning
problems. Some conditions have similar
symptoms and the only way to get an
accurate
diagnosis is to take the time to do a truly comprehensive assessment. The first
step
is to rule out any medical concerns. A
pediatrician can rule out hearing, vision,
sleep,
and serious health problems. Next my
evaluation typically includes
a
cognitive measure, academic testing, visual motor screening, social-emotional
screening,
and behavior checklists. It is important
to gather information from both the
home
and school settings as the child spends the majority of their time in one of
these
two
places. Other assessments may be added
as needed by the individual child.
This
assessment can identify personal strengths and learning styles of the
individual child.
I
provide specific recommendations and often receive compliments from both
parents
and
professionals on my clearly written reports and helpful suggestions.
Some
areas I evaluate concerns for are:
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Autism and Asperger’s
Disorder |
Anxiety |
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Learning disabilities
(Dyslexia, etc.) |
Depression |
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Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) |
Attachment Disorder and
Issues |
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Anger Management |
Emotional Disturbance |
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Behavior Problems |
Mood Disorders |
Since I have evaluated
approximately 1,000 children ranging in age from preschool through
elementary, middle, and high
school, I also have experience with unusually rare disorders.
Please contact me for
more information.
I offer a FREE initial
CONSULTATION so please contact me and let’s see if I can help.
If I can’t I will try my
best to refer you to someone who can.
