Psychological assessment is a comprehensive evaluation process that involves the use of various techniques to understand an individual’s behaviour, personality, cognitive abilities, and other psychological attributes. This process is conducted by psychologists or other trained professionals, serves multiple purposes, including diagnosis, treatment planning, educational placement, and understanding specific psychological conditions.
ADHD – Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Disorder Evaluation:
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting both children and adults. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention (not being able to keep focus), hyperactivity (excess movement that is not fitting to the setting) and impulsivity (hasty acts that occur in the moment without thought). Adults with ADHD may experience poor self-worth, sensitivity towards criticism, and increased self-criticism possibly stemming from higher levels of criticism throughout life.
ADHD evaluation in adults:
CAARS2 – (Conners Adult Rating Scales, 2nd edition) comprehensive tool that, in conjunction with other sources of information, aids in the diagnostic process, treatment evaluation, and monitoring of core symptoms of ADHD and its associated clinical concerns in adults 18 years and older.
ADHD evaluation in children:
Conners 4™ – (Conners 4th Edition) – a comprehensive assessment of symptoms and impairments associated with ADHD and common co-occurring problems and disorders in children and youth aged 8 to 18 years.
Parents/legal guardians and teachers will be also asked to complete a questionnaire to provide their own observations of the child /adolescent.
Assessment Process:
- Interview with parent/s / legal guardian/s
- Psychometric testing
- Interpretation of results & report writing
- Feedback session on the report and results
Interview with parent/s or legal guardian/s and testing can take place on the same day or can be scheduled at different times.
Psychological Assessment & Written Report – from €950
Comprehensive Cognitive Abilities Assessment:
Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales-Fifth Edition (SB5)
The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales are designed to measure five factors of cognitive ability, such as Fluid Reasoning, Knowledge, Quantitative Reasoning, Visual-spatial, and Working Memory). Both verbal and nonverbal responses are measured. The SB 5 offers highly reliable assessment of intellectual and cognitive abilities. It also provides a comprehensive profile of scores to document the cognitive strengths and weaknesses of children, adolescents, and adults with learning difficulties, delays, and disabilities. The primary purpose of the SB5 test is to evaluate a child’s / adolescent’s, and adult’s cognitive abilities and potential, identifying gifted and talented students, evaluating a child’s readiness for school, and assisting in diagnosing learning disabilities or other cognitive concerns.
Assessment Process:
- Interview with parent/s / legal guardian/s
- Psychometric testing
- Interpretation of results & report writing
- Feedback session on the report and results
Interview with parent/s or legal guardian/s and testing can take place on the same day or can be scheduled at different times.
Educational Assessment & Written Report – from €800