ISSUES ASSESSED BY PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS
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Neuro/psycho/educational assessments shed light on how neurological, psychological, and contextual (e.g., family, school, community) factors combine to block success. I assess students in:
We start off with a screening to determine whether a full assessment is indicated and whether a full report must be written. After the assessment, I consult with the student and their family in order to explain the findings and provide comprehensive recommendations using strengths to overcome weaknesses. I work collaboratively with school personnel and other professionals (e.g., therapists, tutors, educational counselors) to create a treatment team to remedy the problem. Also, my psychological assessments provide the documentation needed for school accommodations and accommodations for standardized testing (e.g., SAT, GRE, LSAT, Bar Exam). |
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WHAT WILL YOU LEARN FROM YOUR PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT:
Cognitive Abilities - neurological and cognitive assessment provide us with information on how the person takes in information, how well they process it, their fund of knowledge, and their ability to reproduce the information. These tests assess for IQ, auditory processing problems, difficulties with memory, visual motor issues, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, visual vs. verbal strengths, and speed of mental processing.
Academic Abilities - academic assessments determine what level the person is at compared to others his or her age. The information tells us whether the student is behind his or her peers and whether there is a learning disability. This testing will also give us an in depth look at what is going wrong with the writing, math, or reading, so that interventions can be targeted. Learning disabilities are diagnosed by comparing the cognitive abilities (or IQ) with the academic abilities.
Psychological Functioning - psychological assessment provides information about the symptoms that the person is experiencing and others are observing in order to determine whether there is a diagnosable problem. Personality testing helps to understand the way the person looks at the world and their emotional functioning which may be causing the symptoms they are experiencing. Academic problems may be caused by a number of psychological problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma, low self esteem, or self defeating attitude. These may also be the result of struggling with AD/HD and learning disabilities.
To make an appointment for an assessment and/or discuss recommendations for treatment, call (415) 686-9544 or email drkeith@drkeithsutton.com I have offices in San Francisco and Corte Madera and provide phone and/or web sessions for clients who can not come to the office.
Academic Abilities - academic assessments determine what level the person is at compared to others his or her age. The information tells us whether the student is behind his or her peers and whether there is a learning disability. This testing will also give us an in depth look at what is going wrong with the writing, math, or reading, so that interventions can be targeted. Learning disabilities are diagnosed by comparing the cognitive abilities (or IQ) with the academic abilities.
Psychological Functioning - psychological assessment provides information about the symptoms that the person is experiencing and others are observing in order to determine whether there is a diagnosable problem. Personality testing helps to understand the way the person looks at the world and their emotional functioning which may be causing the symptoms they are experiencing. Academic problems may be caused by a number of psychological problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma, low self esteem, or self defeating attitude. These may also be the result of struggling with AD/HD and learning disabilities.
To make an appointment for an assessment and/or discuss recommendations for treatment, call (415) 686-9544 or email drkeith@drkeithsutton.com I have offices in San Francisco and Corte Madera and provide phone and/or web sessions for clients who can not come to the office.
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