Often, it is important to clearly identify or clarify the types of emotional, behavioral and cognitive symptoms a person is experiencing. This is especially true when it is necessary to determine if symptoms warrant a full diagnosis, or to clarify differential diagnosis. Psychological Evaluations are also an important option to consider in the treatment process. Accurate diagnosis is essential to an efficient and accurate course of treatment. Many times, individuals report receiving a variety of diagnoses after a very informal, brief interview. This can lead to misdiagnosis, ineffective or even harmful treatment and prolonged symptom expression.  

A typical Psychological Evaluation includes the following components: an extensive clinical interview of the referred individual, as well as interviews of those closest to the client (e.g., parents, spouse, etc.); a review of previous records to examine past treatment and/or testing; symptom checklists; objective testing such as a Computerized Test of Attention and Impulse Control (IVA), computerized cognitive testing (Microcog or WebNeuro), and/or a Quantitative EEG. Evaluation protocols are individualized and designed to examine the specific concerns identified by the referral source.  

Each Psychological Evaluation includes a written report, which includes a summary of all information gathered in the assessment process along with diagnostic impressions and recommendations.