Psychological testing helps identify what may be contributing to a child’s emotional or behavioral challenges. This kind of evaluation often focuses on concerns like attention difficulties, impulsivity, anxiety, depression, low frustration tolerance, or mood swings. The goal is to better understand how your child thinks, feels, and behaves across different settings such as home, school, and social environments, and to clarify whether there may be a diagnosable condition like ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, or other neurodevelopmental concerns.

Testing may be recommended when:

• A child has tried therapy or school interventions, but progress is slow or unclear

• There are concerns about emotional regulation, aggression, or shutdown behaviors

• A diagnosis is needed to qualify for school supports or insurance-covered services

We gather information through a combination of clinical interviews, behavior rating scales, and standardized tests that assess areas such as attention, memory, problem-solving, emotion regulation, and adaptive functioning. The results allow us to create a roadmap for next steps, whether that is therapy, school accommodations, or home-based strategies. This process offers a more accurate picture of your child’s unique strengths and challenges.