Psychological

Evaluations

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What is psychological testing?

Psychological, psycho-educational and neuropsychological testing involves a comprehensive assessment of emotional, personality, and brain function using standardized tests and clinical procedures .

The evaluations may involve a variety of tasks depending on your referral or reasoning behind the evaluation.

What to expect during your evaluation.

Comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological assessment typically involves 1 hour of clinical interview and about 4-8 hours of testing, depending on the reason for referral. The evaluation is often scheduled and completed over one to three days, if possible. You will certainly be given breaks, as needed, throughout the evaluations.

During the evaluations; you will be performing various types of test; most will be done at a table and administered via pencil/paper or iPad.

There is no invasive tests including needles, x-rays, or other medical tests. After the clinical interview and testing is complete, Encore Psychology will prepare a report with the results of the assessment and recommendations and will later review these results with you at a follow-up scheduled date

Recommendations

When seen for the evaluation, it is recommended that you bring eyeglasses, hearing aids or other equipment you may need for the tests.

Additionally, we ask you bring an updated and current list of your medication, as you may be asked about your medications.

We offer a wide range of evaluations:

- Independent Medical Examination

- Inpatient Rehab

- International Adoption Evaluations

-IQ Assessments

- Learning Disability Evaluations

- Personality Assessments

- Pre-Adoption Assessments

- Psycho-educational evaluations

- Readiness Evaluations

- SAP Evaluations

- Self-harm Evaluations

- Spinal Cord Stimulator Evaluations

- Substance Abuse Assessments for DUI/OWI/DLAD paperwork

- Substance Use Evaluations

- Suicidal Ideation

- Trauma and PTSD Assessments

- Weight Loss Surgery

- ADHD Evaluations

- Adoption Evaluations

- Adult Autism Evaluations

- Autism Re-evaluations

- Bariatric Evaluations

- Child Autism Evaluations

- Chronic Pain Evaluations

- Cognitive Decline: Full Evaluation

- Cognitive Decline/Impairment Evaluations

- Disability Evaluation

- Dyslexia Evaluation

- Educational Testing (SAT, ACT, GMAT, LSAT And MCAT)

- Egg Donor Evaluation

- Family Medical Leave Act

- Fertility Evaluation

- Fit for Duty Evaluations

-General Psycho-diagnostics Evaluation

- Guardianship Evaluation

- High Risk Evaluations

Pediatric Psychological/ Psycho-Educational & Neuropsychological Evaluation

Toddlers, Children, and Adolescents ranging in age from 2 to 18 years:

Talented/Gifted Evaluations for prior enrollment or specialized academic settings
Developmental delay, autism spectrum disorder, or intellectual disability evaluations
Behavioral concerns including AD/HD, ODD, and others
Evaluations for emotional distress including trauma, depressed mood, anxiety, or other problems
Evaluations for difficulties with learning of various types

Pre-Surgical Evaluations

Bariatric Evaluations are a comprehensive evaluations that includes an interview focusing on weight history, health behaviors, and understanding of post-surgical requirements.

The evaluation consists of self-report and personality measures. The evaluations generally takes around 90 minutes to complete.

Spinal Cord Stimulator pre-surgical evaluations are often utilized in pain management and includes a history of the individual’s pain and prior attempts at pain management.

The evaluations also includes self-report and personality measures. The pre-surgical evaluations takes about 90 minutes to complete.

Adult Psychological/ Neuropsychological Evaluations

Adults aged 18 and up:

To determine cognitive, emotional, or behavioral symptoms following a head injury or other incident such as stroke or seizure.
To provide diagnostic clarity regarding emotional and/or personality difficulties that are causing one distress.
To provide diagnostic clarity for cognitive decline and/or memory loss/forgetfulness.
Diagnosis of learning disability, ADHD disorder, or intellectual disability.
To assess and diagnose the presence of developmental concerns including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
To evaluate an individual's readiness to return to school or work following some critical incident.

We can conduct evaluations remotely online, across various states, or in-person.

Reproductive Evaluations

We specialize in fertility-related evaluations, IVF, embryo, sperm, and egg donor assessments.

Our practice recognizes the profound impact these evaluations have on individuals seeking to build families and the necessity of thorough psychological evaluation in ensuring both physical and emotional well-being.

Fertility evaluations and donor assessments at Encore Psychology are crucial for several reasons. Psychological evaluations help ensure that candidates are prepared for the donation process, understanding its long-term implications and the responsibilities involved. These evaluations offer peace of mind to both donors and recipients, facilitating a smoother, more informed decision-making process. Moreover, handling sensitive topics like fertility requires empathy, precision, and expertise—qualities that Encore Psychology embodies, ensuring a supportive environment for all involved.