Child & Adolescent Assessments (Ages 4-18)

Overview

Every child learns and develops differently. Our assessments help identify your child’s strengths and challenges to provide clear answers and practical recommendations. We work closely with parents, teachers, and schools to ensure that results are useful and actionable.

Core Areas of Assessment

• Cognitive & Intellectual Functioning
  Measures how a child learns, reasons, and solves problems. 
  Common tools: WISC-V, DAS-II, KABC-II, WPPSI-IV
• Academic Achievement
  Evaluates reading, writing, and math skills compared to grade expectations. 
  Common tools: WIAT-4, KTEA-3, WJ-IV, TOWL-4, GORT-5
• Learning Disabilities (SLD) 
  Identifies dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and related learning concerns.

Neurodevelopmental & Behavioral Assessments

• ADHD 
  Includes rating scales, attention measures, and executive functioning tools. 
  (Conners EC/3, BRIEF-2, BASC-3)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) 
  Multi-method approach with observations, rating scales, and collaboration. 
  (CARS-2, ADOS-2, SRS-2, etc.)

Social-Emotional & Behavioral Functioning

• Emotional/Behavioral Assessments 
  Looks at mood, anxiety, and emotional well-being. (BASC-3, Beck Youth Inventories, CDI-2, MASC-2)
• Adaptive Behavior 
  Assesses daily living skills, communication, and independence. 
  (ABAS-3, Vineland-3)
• Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) 
  Direct observation and analysis to support Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).

Early Childhood (Ages 4–6)

• Developmental Assessments 
  (DAYC-2, Battelle, Vineland-3)
• Preschool Readiness / School Functioning: Combines structured testing, observations, and parent/teacher input.

Additional Services

• Bilingual Assessment (English/Spanish) 
  Ensures cultural and linguistic appropriateness.
• Social-Developmental Histories & Parent/Teacher Interviews 
  Essential for accurate diagnosis and recommendations.