ADHD Testing and Educational Evaluations
Psychological testing primarily involves the use of pencil and paper tasks to assess a wide range of abilities, including attention, memory, problem-solving, language skills and intellectual functioning. It is the process of determining a patient’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses through qualitative (approach to tasks and observed behavior) and quantitative (standardized and scaled measures) approaches.
The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center of New Orleans provides a comfortable setting for assessment services for children and adults. We ensure that all tests are conducted fairly and accurately, and our team communicates results in a professional, compassionate, easy-to-understand way.
ADHD Testing
This evaluation requires five hours of testing spread over two or more sessions to determine whether the individual has diagnosable attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. At the conclusion of the evaluation, a full-length report with scores, diagnoses and recommendations will be provided.
For children, the testing also typically includes an anonymous clinical classroom observation, and parents and teachers will be asked to complete brief paper-and-pencil measures regarding the child’s functioning. For adults, an individual familiar with the individual’s functioning (such as a spouse, significant other, or parent) will be asked to complete a brief questionnaire.
Learning Disability Evaluation
This seven-hour examination, spread out over two sessions, is used to diagnose reading disorders, dyslexia, dysgraphia, processing speed disorders, fluency disorders, math disorders and others. This evaluation includes a full-length written report.
Intelligence (IQ) Testing
The service includes two hours of testing, a written clinical report, and a feedback session. This testing is adequate for giftedness evaluations and some selective school admissions.
Developmental Screening & Evaluation
We offer testing services for younger children and infants to give parents an overall picture of their child’s current development and to determine if special treatment or therapy is recommended.
This service is tailored to your child’s age and any suspected delay or problem. For more information, see Developmental Delays.
Pre-Surgical Assessment (Bariatric, Transplant, etc.)
Psychological assessments are provided for bariatric surgery, organ transplant, living organ donation, hematological stem cell transplantation (including bone marrow transplantation), and implantable spinal cord stimulators.
Assessments in all cases include a 90-minute interview and a substantial amount of paper-and-pencil assessment questionnaires.
At the conclusion of the evaluation, a full-length report will be submitted to the referring physician or insurance provider.
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