What to Expect from an Evaluation:

Diagnostic evaluations take place over several visits and often include an interview with a parent/ caregiver or other close family member or support person, questionnaires, direct testing session(s), information from other sources as relevant (e.g., teachers), and a feedback session to discuss results and recommendations. You will also receive a written report summarizing test results and recommendations.

For child testing visits, parents may prepare for testing sessions by encouraging the child to get a good night’s sleep during the previous night, eating a balanced meal before testing, and taking any prescribed medications on the testing day.  You are welcome to bring snacks or drinks to have during breaks during the testing session, as well as a comfort item (e.g., stuffed animal) or another item of interest that your child would like to share with the examiner.

A Note on Terminology and “Neuropsych" Testing

Many families contact us asking about neuropsychological testing. This term is often used broadly to describe comprehensive evaluations that clarify a child’s learning style, attention, social development, and emotional functioning. At CAPSS, we provide the type of in-depth psychological evaluations that most parents are seeking when they ask for neuropsych testing. Our evaluations are conducted by child clinical psychologists with extensive expertise in autism, ADHD, learning differences, anxiety, and related developmental and emotional concerns.

While we do not use the title “neuropsychological evaluation” (which technically refers to testing completed by a psychologist who has completed a specific two-year postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology), our psychologists have extensive training and experience in clinical and school psychological assessment and testing. We specialize in understanding how children think, learn, and develop- areas that are central to questions about attention, learning differences, social, and emotional functioning. Our evaluations are designed to answer the practical questions families care most about: understanding a child’s strengths and challenges, obtaining accurate diagnoses, and developing clear, actionable recommendations for home and school.

In other words, if you are looking for a thorough, useful, and individualized evaluation that helps you understand how your child learns, thinks, and feels- and what to do next- you’re in the right place.

Request Testing at CAPSS:

If you are interested in testing or diagnostic assessment for yourself or your child, please complete the New Client Inquiry Form.

In addition to diagnostic evaluations, we also offer IQ testing (e.g., private school applications, DDA eligibility, etc), which can be self-scheduled on our IQ Testing page.