Psychological Evaluations
Psychological evaluations may be needed when children are:
- Inattentive and easily distracted
- Difficulties remembering what he/she learned in school
- Having problems following directions at home and school
- Displaying signs of anxiety, depression or low self- esteem
- Not reaching his/her potential
- Struggling with social relationships
- Taking too long to complete homework or chores
- Frustrated and inflexible with schoolwork and other tasks
- Displaying delays in language, motor, or social skills
- Unable to control his/her feelings or behaviors
- Disorganized and unprepared for school and activities
- Unable to plan or set goals
Evaluations provide an objective approach to understanding your child’s strengths and weaknesses. Psychological evaluations are very helpful in identifying attention, learning, processing, and emotional difficulties.