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The Evaluation Process

Before the Testing Session

  1. If a child if being evaluated, prepare them by letting them know what to expect on the day of testing.
  2. Avoid the term testing, as it may cause unnecessary nervousness. Just explain that the child will be doing tasks to help their parents, doctors and/or teachers understand how to best help them.
  3. Let the child know that they will be meeting with the person conducting the testing alone.
  4. The testing process involves a variety of tasks, including drawings, puzzles, building with blocks, questions, and reading and math. Some of the tasks may be challenging, but most will be fun.

The day of the testing

  1. Make sure the person being tested gets good nights rest and eats a good breakfast.
  2. If medication is prescribed for ADHD, you will be notified prior to the testing session whether to take the medication on the day of testing.
  3. Depending on the type of testing, the age of the person being tested, and the referral question, the testing process will vary and may take anywhere between 2-8 hours to complete.
  4. Test sessions begin in the morning and, when possible, will be completed in one day. In some circumstances, testing may require two days to assure optimal functioning and performance.
  5. During the testing session breaks may be taken for restroom or snacks as needed to avoid fatigue.
  6. Plan to arrive early to become familiar with the space and examiner.
  7. For children 9 and younger being tested, parents are required to stay on the premise for the duration of testing.
  8. For children over 9, parents may leave as long as they provide a number where they can be immediately reached in case of emergency.

After the testing

  1. Test results will be scored, interpreted, and integrated into a report within 2-3 weeks.
  2. A feedback session to review the testing results, discuss recommendations, and get answers and concerns addressed, is held.
  3. After a child is tested, parents are asked to come to the feedback session alone.
  4. A separate feedback session can be scheduled for older children as they may benefit from understanding their strengths and limitations, if parents desire.
  5. A written report will be provided during the feedback session.
  6. The report is a comprehensive write up of the testing results, and specific recommendations tailored to individual needs and include accommodations when appropriate.
  7. Recommendations are designed to help parents, teachers, doctors, and others develop a plan of treatment, intervention, accommodations, or modifications.
  8. If there is a desire for the report to be shared directly with other professionals, a signed release of information will be required.

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