Developmental Testing
Provider
Autumn Robinson
Testing (also known as psychological, psycho-educational, and developmental assessment) is a way to evaluate an individual’s ability to process information. The end goals are to develop strategies that target the individual’s strengths as well as support and strengthen his/her weaknesses to help the individual succeed at school, at home, at work, and with peers.
Many diagnoses look very similar (such as ADHD, depression, and anxiety); therefore, it is very important that a comprehensive evaluation is completed in order to make the most accurate diagnosis. We not only attempt to identify the problem, but also the processes that underlie the problem to help us design the best recommendations to promote your child’s success. Our evaluations exceed the testing standards set by North Carolina’s Department of Education. The feedback we receive from public school professionals is in appreciation of our thoroughness as well as our sensible and applicable recommendations.
Developmental Testing
Developmental testing assesses a child’s development. This type of testing is typically given to children ranging in age from infancy through 5 years. Older children can certainly undergo developmental evaluations as well if they are suspected of having or have already been identified as having a developmental delay or disorder (such as autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, etc.). Areas targeted by developmental evaluations include, but are not limited to, intelligence, language, parent/child interactions and relationships, fine motor skills, social/emotional functioning, early learning skills (such as pre-math, pre-reading, and pre-writing skills), and adaptive behaviors (such as their ability to perform independent living skills – brush his/her teeth, dress oneself, perform chores, follow home and community rules, as well as socialize with peers).