Psychological Testing ยท Children and Adolescents
Comprehensive assessment of cognitive, academic, emotional, behavioral, developmental, and social functioning.
At Restore Psychological Services, we provide comprehensive psychological assessment and testing for children and adolescents. Evaluations are designed to clarify questions about a child's cognitive, academic, emotional, behavioral, developmental, and social functioning and to help families better understand their child's strengths and areas of need.
Assessment is tailored to the specific referral question. Not every evaluation includes every area of testing, and the scope of an evaluation is determined by the child's presenting concerns, developmental history, and the questions the evaluation is intended to answer.
Diagnostic Assessment
Psychological evaluation may be used to assess for, clarify, or assist with differential diagnosis of conditions including:
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Specific Learning Disorders, including concerns related to reading, written expression, and mathematics
- Intellectual Disability and Intellectual Developmental concerns
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depressive Disorders
- Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
- Adjustment Disorders
- Other emotional and behavioral conditions that may affect functioning
Assessment may also be appropriate when a child is experiencing academic, behavioral, emotional, social, or developmental difficulties that do not clearly fit a single diagnosis.
Understanding the Difference Between Testing and Diagnosis
Psychological testing provides objective information about a child's functioning, but test scores alone do not determine a diagnosis. Diagnostic conclusions are based on the overall pattern of information, which may include clinical interviews, developmental history, behavioral observations, standardized testing, questionnaires and rating scales, and information from parents, caregivers, teachers, or other professionals.
The purpose of an evaluation is not simply to identify what is difficult for a child. We also examine strengths, abilities, and protective factors that can inform treatment and support.
Recommendations & Treatment Planning
Following the evaluation, results are explained to parents or caregivers in clear, understandable language. When appropriate, recommendations may address:
- Educational interventions and classroom support
- 504 Plan or Individualized Education Program (IEP) considerations
- Behavioral strategies
- Parenting and family support
- Individual therapy
- Social and emotional skill development
- Academic interventions
- Additional medical or specialty referrals when indicated
- Other community or developmental resources
A Thoughtful, Individualized Process
Every child is different. Some children need help understanding why school feels difficult. Others may be struggling with attention, anxiety, social interaction, emotional regulation, trauma, or developmental concerns. In some cases, families simply need a clearer understanding of their child's unique cognitive and emotional profile.
At Restore Psychological Services, we approach assessment with curiosity, compassion, and clinical thoroughness, seeking to understand the whole child and provide information that can help families, educators, and other professionals support their continued growth.