Cognitive assessments are standardized tests used to evaluate a variety of cognitive processes such as language, problem-solving, and reasoning. These assessments help clinicians understand a child’s developmental level. They are...
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Diagnostic Evaluations during the COVID-19 Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, as a society, we have had to significantly adjust our everyday lives in order to keep ourselves, those close to us, and others from contracting...
Behavior Assessment System for Children – Third Edition (BASC-3)
What is the Behavior Assessment System for Children – Third Edition (BASC-3)? The Behavior Assessment System for Children – Third Edition (BASC-3) is used to understand the behaviors and emotions...
Autism Spectrum Rating Scale (ASRS)
What is the Autism Spectrum Rating Scale (ASRS)? The Autism Spectrum Rating Scale (ASRS) is used to help identify symptoms, behaviors, and associated features of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children...
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder characterized by extreme limitation of food consumed resulting in malnutrition and extreme weight loss. Although similar to anorexia in terms...
Elopement
Elopement can be defined as a dependent person leaving a supervised, safe space or the caregiver without notification, resulting in exposure to potential danger. It is also known as wandering...
Dyspraxia
Dyspraxia is also known as developmental coordination disorder. Dyspraxia is a neurological disorder. The symptoms of this disorder include clumsiness, trouble remembering, judgement, processing, and other cognitive abilities. Diagnosis usually...
How to Help Your Child Socialize
Creating relationships and maintaining them is a skill that is constantly developing and refining throughout our entire lives. Friendships are important for social support, the buildup of self-esteem, and the...
Receiving an autism diagnosis: An overview
Determining whether your child needs a diagnostic evaluation for autism, as well as figuring out how to get one, can feel overwhelming and uncertain. Our goal is to help parents...
What is oppositional defiant disorder?
Neuropsychological testing or evaluations can assess various aspects of development, including behavior. Some families may receive referrals for evaluations to assess challenging behaviors and diagnose or rule out disruptive behavior...
Why is it critical to be aware of a speech & language regression?
What is speech and language regression? Speech and language regression refers to the decline in a young child’s speech and communication abilities. Research has shown that the loss of any...
What does a diagnostic evaluation look like for a toddler?
A diagnostic evaluation is a combination of a series of assessments, observations, parent reports, and interviews used to test and diagnose behavioral and developmental disorders. Clinicians typically look at a...
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