Our typical SLD battery usually includes a one-hour developmental history and interview. Actual testing typically takes four to five hours. Next, a written comprehensive report is prepared which includes specific recommendations and interventions that can facilitate your understanding of the individual's learning style and educational needs. We also provide a one-hour session to go over the assessment, answer any questions, and provide any necessary referrals to other resources.

Gifted testing typically takes between two and two and a half hours. We usually recommend that this testing be conducted in the mornings when children are usually at their best. Some times students do not pass the school screening but will obtained the full IQ score that qualifies them for the programs. But, please remember, going to a private professionals for such testing does not guarantee your child will obtain the qualifying score.

As with all school related testing, your public school is well equipped and prepared to test your child at no cost. We administer many of the same tests that your school does. You are advised to talk to your school counselor or principal about the availability of their psychologists. If they have a long waiting list for testing and you do not wish to wait then, by all means, give us a call. We can usually accomplish the testing in a significantly shorter time than the public schools.

Many parents seek evaluations for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD). Frequently, by the way, parents object to the terminology of Hyperactive, but the diagnosis is AD/HD and is described as with or without hyperactivity. We perform a number of assessments that help rule out an AD/HD diagnosis. Among these are rating scales and checklists completed by parents and teachers. These help identify behaviors that are consistent with AD/HD. We also perform a Continuous Performance Test that helps identify attention problems from a processing perspective. It is important to understand that symptoms of AD/HD can be associated with a number of other physical disorders. It is very important to rule out any medical condition or psychological disorder before the diagnosis of AD/HD is conclusive. We will work with your child's school and medical doctor closely in order to insure a correct diagnosis.