Psychological Evaluation
What is a psychological evaluation?
Psychological evaluations are for purpose of identifying the presence of a psychological condition and treatment recommendations. Some common psychological conditions include Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Bipolar Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED), and Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD).
Psychological evaluations do not include comprehensive academic testing. If you are interested in academic or educational support as well, then you should pursue a psychoeducational evaluation even if the primary concern is for one of the aforementioned conditions.
What do you get with this type of evaluation?
Assessment
- Interview with the parent(s)/guardian(s) (~30 minutes)
- IQ test (~1 hour)
- Attention/Executive Function testing (~30 minutes)
- Social/Emotional/Behavioral Questionnaires (completed by the parent[s]/guardian[s] & examinee - ~2 hours)
Outcome
- Verbal Feedback (~30 minutes)
- Written Report (~5 to 10 pages) with diagnostic impressions and practical recommendations
This evaluation is typically conducted over 2-3 sessions. The first session is for the initial interview. The second (and possibly the third) session is for direct face-to-face evaluation. The third (or possibly the fourth) session is to provide you with verbal feedback with practical recommendations, at which time you will receive a written report.