Dannah Ziegert, Ph.D., Ed.S.
Specializing in Psychological Evaluation and Psychotherapy
PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING
Unidentified learning difficulties whether in childhood, adolescence, or adulthood may result in an individual feeling frustrated and helpless. Not only does their academic progress suffer, but their emotional well-being may be affected. Psychological testing (“assessment” or “evaluation”) is a way of identifying psychological, intellectual, and learning processes that may interfere with an individual’s ability to function at their desired level.
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The focus of psychological testing is to identify a person’s strengths and weaknesses in educational and/or social-emotional areas and to develop a plan to improve functioning. Testing often takes place over two to four sessions and may involve history gathering, administering tests, observing, reviewing records, and obtaining information from caregivers and teachers. Feedback and guidance (oral and/or written) may be given to the individual, caregivers, and teachers depending on the needs and desires of the individual/caregiver. Recommendations may include, but are not limited to:
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