Extended Psychoeducational Battery
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This evaluation is targeted for individuals ages 15+ and older who are in need for accommodations in the high school, college, and on entrance exams.
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This assessment is often re-evaluations to reconfirm the eligibility of learning differences that will determine the individual's need for continuation of accommodations and/or services
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For initial evaluations, the findings will identify if the student meets criteria of a learning difference/disability.
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It will also determine if the student is eligible for accommodations under Section 504 in the public-school setting or for their college's student support program.
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What is evaluated in this battery:
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Cognitive processing/intellectual ability
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Verbal Comprehension
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Reasoning​
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Memory
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Processing Speed
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Academic Functioning:
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Reading: word reading, decoding, reading fluency, and reading comprehension
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Writing: Written expression
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Math: calculations, fluency, and problem solving
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Language: Expressive and receptive skills
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Executive/attentional functioning
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Motor skills
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Projective Measures: Social, emotional & behavioral functioning
* Additional screeners, rating scales, and other measures are added as needed dependent upon presenting problems
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What is involved:
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Diagnosis based on the test results, or identification of areas that are at-risk of becoming a learning difference.
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Individualized recommendations and strategies for each area in need for support and growth in home and school.
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Written report including a comprehensive interpretation and explanation of each test administered and outline of recommendations.
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Feedback session involves reviewing the results of report and answer questions.
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The Process:
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The initial intake is 45-60-minutes and is be conducted with the parents. It can be conducted remotely.
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This testing portion generally takes 8 hours and can be broken into two days.
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Report writing is expected to take 1-2 weeks of scoring, interpreting, and writing.
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Feedback session is 45-60-minutes with parents to review findings and answer questions.
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Rates
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The fee for this evaluation is $2000.
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If during intake it is determined that additional measures should be incorporated, each measure will be charged a la carte.
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For a fee of $250/hr, writer can be asked to consult with school personnel or be involved in a special education school meeting.