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Psychological and Educational TestingTesting for Learning Difficulties Testing for Attention Problems Testing for School Placement Consultation with Schools
Psychological evaluation, often referred to as "testing," is the process mental health practitioners use to help them better understand a client’s reason for referral. Evaluation is a method of gaining information regarding a child to make informed decisions. An evaluation may assess achievement, aptitude, behavior, or personality functioning to assist in providing intervention (academic or therapeutic).
With our emphasis being on children and adolescents, it is imperative 3-C Family Services provide well-round, comprehensive evaluation to assist schools and parents. Our evaluation procedures are consistent with North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) standards and findings are tailored to school personnel and intervention. Specifically, evaluations are conducted in order to determine the presence of Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), as well as other disabilities noted under NCDPI Procedures Governing Programs and Services for Children with Disabilities. Clinicians are available to provide additional consultation to your child’s school in the capacity necessary (written correspondence or attendance at Assistance Team or Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Meetings). Collaborating with our staff Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, clinicians also provide psychiatric evaluation for medical care. A Parent signed "Release of Confidential Information" is required in order to communicate with your child’s school.
In providing the most comprehensive, well-rounded evaluation possible, clinicians will make every attempt to incorporate school information and data. A typical evaluation will consistent of 3 to 4 sessions (diagnostic intake: to determine the nature of referral and evaluation needs, actual testing sessions: typically 2 hours in length, and parent interpretative). Tailoring each evaluation to the specific child’s needs may require additional testing sessions. During the parent interpretative, the clinician will provide recommendations for school intervention, individual or group therapy.
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