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Assessment Services
Our team of psychologists provide psychological evaluations to help you understand your or your child's learning style.
IQ Testing
IQ testing alone is often used for admission to specific schools or academic programs (such as Gifted & Talented programs).
Learning Disabilities/ADHD
We have the tools and expertise to assess for the presence of diagnoses which may be impacting performance at school/work, at home, or with extracurriculars. These include Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and specific learning disabilities in reading (dyslexia), writing (dysgraphia), and mathematics (dyscalculia). We will also screen for co-occurring mental health concerns such as depression and anxiety.
Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluations
At Panorama Psychology, our diagnostic evaluations provide clarity and confidence in understanding mental health concerns. By focusing on differential diagnosis, we ensure an accurate understanding of overlapping symptoms to guide personalized treatment approaches.
Academic Accommodation Testing
The purpose of Academic Accommodation Testing is to document the presence of any diagnoses which may impact academic performance. Our expert clinicians specialize in helping you/your child get the support needed to thrive academically.
We specialize in testing for:
- School/Program Admissions
- Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
- 504 Plans
- Standardized Testing (ACT/SAT)
- Higher Education (GRE, Bar Exam, etc)
Conditions We Assess For
Our licensed psychologists specialize in assessing and diagnosing a wide range of conditions:
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Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar)
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
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Conduct Disorder (CD)
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Personality Disorders
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Stress-Related Disorders
Evaluation Process
Initial Consultation
The free 15-minute video consultation is required to ensure that Panorama Psychology is a good fit for your evaluation. Request a consultation here. If Panorama is a good fit for you, we will assign a clinician and schedule the First Appointment.
First Appointment
The During the First Appointment, you and your clinician will discuss background information and formulate a testing plan based on your needs. We will also schedule the testing session(s) and provide you with a final cost estimate for the testing process. Depending on the age of a child, the First Appointment may include parents only or include the parents and the child. Please note that the fee for the First Appointment ($180-$240) will be counted toward the final evaluation cost.
Testing Session(s)
Depending on your evaluation plan, testing may take place over one or two half-days. During the testing session(s), you/your child will complete a variety of psychological tests measuring different areas of functioning. In order to get the most accurate results, we ask that you/your child come to the testing session well-rested. We offer breaks when needed throughout testing. If, during testing, your clinician recommends any changes to the evaluation plan, they will discuss this with you along with any expected fee changes.
Feedback Session/Report
During the feedback session, your clinician will review the final Psychological Evaluation Report including any diagnoses and recommendations. We want you to leave this session having a full understanding of the evaluation results, so we make sure to answer all of your questions during this time. We will also discuss if you would like us to send the report to anybody, such as schools or therapists. From start to finish, the full evaluation process should take between 2-4 weeks.
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