Frequently Asked Questions:

What is a Psycho-Educational Assessment?

• The comprehensive psycho-educational assessment includes a review of relevant educational history, observations in the educational setting (if made available), interviews with pertinent people (parents, teachers, child) as well as a cognitive assessment (IQ test), academic, visual motor, auditory, psychomotor, adaptive, executive functioning and social-emotional assessments to provide a comprehensive picture of the students strengths and areas of challenge. A cognitive assessment (IQ test) measure how well a child thinks, remembers, and solves problems.

What is an Academic Assessment?

• This assessment provides information in regards to academic areas including reading, writing, spelling, mathematics, oral language skills, and general knowledge..

What is a Giftedness Assessment?

• This type of assessment is meant to provide families with their child's Intelligence Quotient (IQ) score. This assessment is most often used for entrance into private schools requiring IQ testing as part of their admissions process. Cognitive assessment (IQ test) measure how well a child thinks, remembers, and solves problems.

What is a Snapshot Assessment?

• This assessment is focused on a brief screening of abilities, including cognitive, to identify strengths and weaknesses. It is not comprehensive in nature.