• Psychological Evaluation
  
  What It Is
  This evaluation measures a child's social and emotional functioning in order to conceptualize and accurately diagnose any psychological difficulties.
  

• cognitive and developmental abilities
• early academic skills
• play skills
• adaptive functional skills
• language and communication skills
• motor skills
• social interaction skills
• social-emotional skills
• sensory profile
• behavior
• overall developmental

• When It’s Needed
  A psychological evaluation is warranted if any of the following behaviors or situations is present.
  

• Excessive self-criticism
• Poor self-image or low self-esteem
• Frequent crying
• Lack of energy
• Difficulty sleeping
• Excessive worry or anxiety
• Unusual or irrational fears
• Avoidance behaviors
• Repetitive behaviors
• Strained or inadequate peer relationships
• Family discord
• Tendency to isolate

• Potential Benefits
  Accurate diagnosis of psychological difficulties will lead to treatment strategies that work to improve social relationships, self-esteem, energy, view of self, ability to initiate, emotional stability, and academic performance. Our recommended strategies will include interventions at home and at school.