Psychology Associates of Chester County
  Psychological Testing & Assessment  
 

We provide a variety of testing and evaluation services including:

Learning Disability Evaluations: 

A comprehensive assessment designed to identify cognitive, academic, emotional and behavioral strengths and needs, in order to determine how these aspects impact learning. As a result of these findings, recommendations for the child, school and parents are included in this report. Gifted evaluations are offered in order to determine appropriate recommendations and support services.

Vocational Evaluations:

An assessment designed to help adults with making career or vocational decisions. The evaluation will include assessment of cognitive abilities, academic skills, and vocational interest. In addition, assessment of personality, emotional, and behavioral status are included to help determine appropriate vocational skills, as well as possible accommodations that may be needed in the workplace.

 

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) Evaluations:

This assessment includes, use of parent, and teacher rating scales, interview and observations of the child, and select subtests from cognitive and memory tests.  Developmental history and academic performance, including issues related to homework completion are assessed. The results of the evaluation are used to determine whether your child has ADHD, while making recommendations based upon these findings.  Furthermore, the results can be used to facilitate communication and collaboration with the school and other service providers. Adult ADHD evaluations are also available.

 

Psychological or Diagnostic Evaluations:

This assessment is directed towards assessing one's emotional, behavioral, and social well-being as well as to identify and possibly diagnose mental health conditions. From this report, recommendations for self-improvement or treatment options will be provided. Types of measures used may include assessing cognitive abilities, academic skills, and personality status.

Pre-Surgical Evaluations:

This assessment is done to assist the physician in determining the appropriateness of certain surgical intervention including bariatric surgery and spinal stimulators for chronic pain.

Asperger's Disorder and/or Autistic Evaluations:

This evaluation includes review of developmental history with parents, observations and interview with child, rating scales, feedback from school personnel and/or other service providers.

 

Additional Services Available

 

Consultation Services:

Dr. Beth Wykle is a School Certified Psychologist with direct experience working in school settings.  Dr. Wykle can assist parents and/or their caregivers in improving the quality of interaction between your child and their school, given their particular style of learning. This may include ways of presenting your concerns about your child’s needs or obtaining assistance in securing appropriate accommodations when needed. In addition, prior test data, evaluations, and academic records can be reviewed to facilitate collaborative communication with the school to address your child’s needs. 

 

 

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