INDIVIDUALS ARE REFERRED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS. DEPENDING ON THE REASON FOR THE REFERRAL, A PSYCHOLOGICAL OR PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL EVALUATION MAY INCLUDE:
- An assessment of cognitive abilities (IQ or intelligence)
- An assessment of broad and narrow abilities of cognition
- An assessment of an individual’s memory and learning
- An assessment of executive functioning
- An assessment of academic achievement
- An assessment of social, emotional, and/or behavioral functioning
- An assessment of an individual’s development
- Play-based assessments
- A clinical interview with the child, adolescent, adult, or parent
- A classroom observation
- A review of previous psychological or academic records
- A diagnosis of the presenting problems or concerns
Please use the Services tabs for a more thorough explanation of each of these areas.
PSYCHOLOGICAL OR PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL TESTING MAY BE REQUESTED FOR:
- Standardized Testing Accommodations
- Giftedness
- Cognitive or IQ Testing
- Assessments of Academic Functioning
- Social, Emotional, or Behavioral Functioning
- School Placement
- School Entrance
- Diagnosis
Dr. Tarnoff also completes evaluations that aid in the determination of the school-based disability classifications (IDEA, 2004) of:
- Autism
- Developmental Delay
- Emotional Disturbance
- Intellectual Disability (formerly Mental Retardation)
- Multiple Disabilities
- Other Health Impairment
- Specific Learning Disabillty
- Traumatic Brain Injury