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PSYCHOLOGY
What to Expect
Most evaluations happen over 3 separate appointments:
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1st Appointment: Intake (in-person or virtual)
Dr. Armer meets with the parents or guardians. This time is used to get background information about your child and discuss your concerns, which is then used to develop an evaluation plan. It is helpful to bring information such as relevant medical records, previous evaluation reports, or school records (e.g., report cards, IEPs, writing samples).
2nd Appointment: Evaluation (in-person)
The evaluation consists of a wide range of intellectual, academic, neuropsychological, and psychological tests. Evaluation appointments can range from two hours to five hours, depending on the type of evaluation and age of the child. For young children and/or longer evaluations we often split the evaluation over different days to avoid fatigue. It is important for your child to get a good night’s rest and eat breakfast before the evaluation. It is also helpful to bring snacks, as there will be breaks.
3rd Appointment: Feedback (in-person or virtual)
Finally, a follow up meeting occurs with the parents/guardians 1 - 2 weeks following the evaluation. The evaluation results are reviewed and recommendations for interventions, strategies, and next steps are discussed.
FAQ
How should I explain the evaluation to my child?
You will be doing a bunch of different activities – some are like puzzles or “brain games,” some are memory games, some are like schoolwork, some require you to draw, and some are about listening and answering questions. These activities help us figure out how you think and how your brain works so that parents and teachers will know the best ways to help you learn.
I’m worried my child will struggle; how do you get them to participate?
I work with children every day and have learned lots of tips and tricks to make the process fun and help them feel comfortable. Our evaluations are also very interactive and use iPads and other technology - it is not a standardized test that just requires them to sit at a table and fill out answers for several hours.