Services OFFERED:

• Neuropsychological Testing

• Psychological Testing

• Psychoeducational Testing

  We will work with you to determine what type of testing best fits your child’s current needs. In-person and telehealth services are currently available.

COMMON REASONS FOR TESTING

There are many reasons why someone would benefit from testing. Some of these include:

• Problems with attention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity (e.g., AD/HD)

• Learning Disorders and learning differences (e.g., reading[dyslexia]/math/written language)

• Neurological/Medical Conditions (e.g., Epilepsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Brain Tumor, Cancer, Stroke, etc.) impacting learning and functioning

• Genetic, Congenital, or Birth Related Concerns (e.g., Premature Birth, Neurofibromatosis, Cerebral Palsy, Klinefelter Syndrome, etc.) impacting learning and functioning

• Executive functioning weaknesses, such as difficulty planning and organizing

• Developmental delays

• Intellectual disability

• Visual-spatial, visual-motor, fine motor deficits

• Behavioral difficulties in the home or at school

• Giftedness

• Selected School Entry

• Baseline functioning

• Diagnostic Clarification

Evaluations typically include:

Initial Clinical/Diagnostic Interview

This is a 60-90 minute session which includes a detailed review of you or your child’s medical, family, developmental, educational, and psychosocial history. The clinical interview will occur on a separate day from the testing session. Information about the testing session will be reviewed during this session and any questions and/or concerns you may have will be addressed .

Testing

Testing is typically completed in one session; however, if needed additional sessions will be scheduled. The session typically lasts 2-6 hours depending on age, level of functioning, and/or the reason for referral. During the testing session an individualized battery of tests will be administered. The tests selected will be based on the reason for referral and specific areas of concern.

The following are areas of functioning that may be assessed:

• Intelligence (IQ)

• Academic Skills

  • Reading (phonological processing, silent reading, oral reading, fluency, and comprehension)

  • Math (calculations and word problems)

  • Writing (spelling and written expression)

• Language and Verbal Skills

• Visual/Verbal Memory and Learning abilities

• Visual Spatial and Nonverbal Skills

• Attention

• Executive Functions (planning, problem solving, organization, initiation, cognitive flexibility, working memory)

• Emotional, Behavioral, & Social Functioning

• Adaptive Skills

• Fine-Motor Function

During the testing session you and/or your child will also be asked to complete questionnaires/rating scales as part of the evaluation process. Additionally, when appropriate, your child’s teacher(s) or other sindividuals who work closely with your child may also be asked to complete questionnaires/rating scales. For adults seeking an evaluation, a family member, significant other, co-worker, or other individual that knows you well, may be asked to complete questionnaires/rating scales as part of the evaluation.

Feedback

During this typically 1-hour session, results from the evaluation will be reviewed. This includes a discussion of your child’s neurocognitive profile (strengths and weaknesses), diagnostic impressions, as well as appropriate recommendations. This session will also be used to answer any questions you may have about the results, impressions, and/or recommendations.

Report

Following completion of the evaluation, you will receive a comprehensive written report which will include a summary of your/your child’s history, test results, diagnostic impressions, and recommendations. The report will only be shared with individuals for whom a written authorization to release information has been signed and received.

Consultation

With written consent, Dr. Scarborough may collaborate with other professionals such as school personnel, physicians, speech/language therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists/mental health providers to discuss the results of the evaluation for appropriate interventions and treatment to occur following the evaluation. Additionally, participation in school based meetings as well as in-school consultation services including 504 Plans, IEP’s and school placement are also available. Additional consultation services provided by Dr. Scarborough, include record review in order to determine an appropriate clinical plan and/or to provide a second opinion.

 Telehealth Services

We currently provides services via a secure HIPAA compliant telehealth platform (doxy.me). Please contact our office for more information regarding these services.