Assessments

• (ADHD) ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER ASSESSMENT: AGES 4 to ADULT

  PURPOSE: To determine the severity and type of Attention Deficit Disorder (if any) and make relevant recommendations to improve academic performance, social skills and coping strategies. If appropriate, Anxiety and Depression will be ruled out as contributing factors to distractibility.
  PROCEDURES: All ADHD assessments include a thorough intake interview with family history and review of previous testing (if any). For the most accurate and comprehensive results, both subjective (rating scales) and objective (actual measurements of performance and attention) are used. Some specific evaluation instruments vary by age. ADHD evaluations may include any of the following:

  • BAI (Beck Anxiety Inventory)(For Differential Diagnosis)
  • BASC-III (Behavior Assessment System for Children)
  • BDI (Beck Depression Inventory)(For Differential Diagnoses)
  • BRIEF (Behavior rating Inventory of Executive Functioning)
  • BRIEF (Behavior rating Inventory of Executive Functioning)
  • Brown ADHD Child, Adolescent or Adult Self-Report Scale
  • CAARS (Connors Adult ADHD Rating Scale)
  • Cancellation Test (Brief Test of Attention)
  • Comprehensive Trail-Making Tests (Brief Test of Attention)
  • Conners Self Report or Parent/Teacher Form
  • Stroop Color and Word Test (Brief Test of Attention)
  • Tests of Specific Academic Subjects (Math, Spelling, Reading)
  • TOVA-8 (Test of Variables of Attention) (Objective, Computer Administered Measurement)
  • Wechsler Scale Subtests Measuring Memory or Distractibility (Digit Span, Sequencing)

  SESSIONS: One 2-Hour Appointment, Includes Feedback Session and Written Report.
  Fee: $1000

• INTELLECTUAL EVALUATION: AGES 3 to ADULT

  PURPOSE: To assess overall intellectual potential and make recommendations relevant to academic, employment, and social capabilities. Qualifies for Gifted and Talented applications. Includes detailed analysis of relative strengths and weaknesses and indications of possible learning difficulties. Will include one of the following (based on age):

  • WPPSI-IV (Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence)
  • WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children)
  • WAIS-IV (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale)

  SESSIONS: Two 90-Minute Appointments, Includes Feedback Session and Written Report.
  Fee: $1500

• INTELLECTUAL EVALUATION AND ACHIEVEMENT TESTING: AGES 4 to ADULT

  PURPOSE: To assess overall intellectual capabilities and academic achievement levels in order to make recommendations relevant to academic placement and achievement potential. Includes detailed analysis of relative strengths and weaknesses and indications of specific learning difficulties. Includes direct analysis and comparison between intellectual capabilities and academic achievement with targeted recommendations for school performance and Special Education accommodations (if any).
  PROCEDURES: Intake Interview with family history and review of previous testing. Will include one of the following measurements of intelligence (based on age) and one of the following measures of achievement:

  • WPPSI-IV (Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence)
  • WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children)
  • WAIS-IV (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale)

  • WIAT-III (Wechsler Individual Achievement Test)
  • WRAT-IV (Wide Range Achievement Test)

  SESSIONS: Three 2-Hour Appointments, Includes Feedback Session and Written Report.
  Fee: $2000

• COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT (PSYCHOLOGICAL-EDUCATIONAL) INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT (COMPLETE): AGES 4 to ADULT

  PURPOSE: To evaluate overall intellectual capabilities and academic achievement levels in order to make recommendations relevant to scholastic, employment, and social performance. This comprehensive battery is essential for any student in Special Education or who is suspected of having learning difficulties. Includes detailed analysis of relative strengths and weaknesses and indications of specific learning difficulties, including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Includes direct analysis and comparison between intellectual capabilities and academic achievement with targeted recommendations for school performance and Special Education accommodations (if any). Also includes analysis of personality, mood and anxiety level. Since this comprehensive assessment is targeted to specific referral questions and individual learning difficulties, testing instruments will be customized.
  PROCEDURES: Intake Interview with family history and review of school records as well as previous testing. Will include one of the following measurements of intelligence (based on age) and one of the following measures of achievement:

  • WPPSI-IV (Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence)
  • WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children)
  • WAIS-IV (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale)

  • WIAT-III (Wechsler Individual Achievement Test)
  • WRAT-IV (Wide Range Achievement Test)

  Psychological-Educational Assessments will also include several of the following:

  • 16-PF (Sixteen Personality Factor Test)
  • BAI (Beck Anxiety Inventory)(For Differential Diagnosis)
  • BASC-III (Behavior Assessment System for Children)
  • BDI-II (Beck Depression Inventory)(For Differential Diagnoses)
  • Beck Youth Inventory-II (Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Disruptive Behavior, Self-Concept)
  • Beery Visual Motor Integration Test
  • BRIEF (Behavior rating Inventory of Executive Functioning)
  • Brown ADHD Child, Adolescent or Adult Self-Report Scale
  • CAARS (Connors Adult ADHD Rating Scale)
  • Cancellation (Brief Test of Attention)
  • Comprehensive Trail-Making Tests (Brief Test of Attention)
  • Conners Self Report or Parent/Teacher Form
  • GORT (Gray Oral Reading Test)
  • Human Figure Drawing
  • MFaCTs (Mathematics Fluency and Calculation Test)
  • Sentence Completion Test
  • Stroop Color and Word Test (Brief Test of Attention)
  • TOVA-8 (Test of Variables of Attention) (Objective, Computer Administered Measurement)
  • WRAML-2 (Wide Range Assessment of Memory and Learning)

  SESSIONS: Four 2-Hour Appointments, Includes Feedback Session and Written Report.
  Fee: $3000

• CAREER ASSESSMENT: COMPLETE, AGES 15 to ADULT

  PURPOSE: To provide viable career and vocational options based on interest, capability and best fit to individual personality traits. This assessment includes a Personality Test to identify strengths related to career and to best match professions with personality traits. Suggestions will be made regarding possible fields of interest that may be most rewarding. Specific careers will be outlined in three computer-generated reports.
  PROCEDURES: Intake Interview with academic and work history (if applicable) and all of the following:

  • (CISS) Campbell Interest and Skill Survey (for individuals in or planning to attend college)
  • (CAI) Career Assessment Inventory (for individuals who may or may not attend college).
  • (16-PF) Sixteen Personality Factor Test (scored for career development)

  SESSIONS: One 2-Hour Appointment and Additional Feedback Session.
  Fee: $600

• RELATIONSHIP COMPATIBILITY ANALYSIS: AGES 21+

  PURPOSE: To determine compatibility between partners in a relationship and make suggestions for improving communication, intimacy and satisfaction with your relationship.
  PROCEDURES: Clinical interview to obtain background information and relationship history and both of the following:

  • The 16PF (Sixteen Personality Factor Test) Couples Counseling Report (Each Partner)
  • Relationship Report Card (One for Each Partner)

  The 16PF includes two printed reports: An in-depth individual and relationship analysis for each partner.
  SESSIONS: One 1-Hour Appointment and Additional 30-Minute Feedback Session.
  Fee: $400

Summary of Assessment Fees

• ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER ASSESSMENT: 4 to ADULT
  $1000
• INTELLECTUAL EVALUATION: AGES 3 to ADULT
  $1500
• INTELLECTUAL EVALUATION AND ACHIEVEMENT TESTING: 4 to ADULT
  $2000
• COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT (PSYCHOLOGICAL-EDUCATIONAL) INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT: 4 to ADULT
  $3000
• CAREER ASSESSMENT: COMPLETE, 15 to ADULT
  $600
• RELATIONSHIP COMPATIBILITY ANALYSIS: 21+
  $400

FREQUENTLY ADDRESSED TOPICS

• REASONS TO GET AN EVALUATION

  A comprehensive psychological evaluation is essential for establishing accurate diagnosis, obtaining a baseline of behavior and ability, and developing a thorough and meaningful treatment plan for subsequent therapy.

• IS ADHD OVER-DIAGNOSED

  Yes. ADHD is over-diagnosed. However, there is nothing more tragic than allowing genuine ADHD to remain undiagnosed and untreated. PSLI assessment of ADHD includes at least three different measures: One objective (computer performance) instrument and at least two other subjective self-report tests. We also attempt to obtain observations from parents and teachers. Getting several observations from different sources increases the convergent validity of the evaluation and the confidence we have in reporting symptoms of ADHD accurately.

• INSURANCE

  PSLI does not accept insurance or third party reimbursement for any testing services. Because we are not affiliated with any insurance carriers nor school districts, you can be assured that your results will be absolutely confidential and include the best and most comprehensive recommendations for you or your child.

• PRICING

  PSLI pricing is extremely competitive and is below that of most other professional facilities of this kind. Only public school and university based evaluations performed by graduate students are less expensive.

• CLASSROOM OBSERVATION

  Although our staff cannot perform classroom observations, we do administer evaluations which include both teacher and parent observations.

• PAYMENT COLLECTION

  Payment is due at the first appointment. For assessments that require multiple days of testing you may divide your payments. For example, for a three-day procedure you may pay one third of the fee at each visit. We cannot begin any analysis of test results nor begin writing the final report until the fee is paid.

• FORMS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED

  Cash, check or major credit cards are accepted. There is an additional 3.5% fee for credit card processing. Checks should be made out either to cash or directly to PSLI. You will receive a receipt for services upon request.

• TESTING SCHEDULING

  Testing is performed during business hours, Monday through Saturday. Under special circumstances later evening or Sunday testing may be arranged for an additional fee.

• LENGTH OF ASSESSMENTS PROCESS

  Scheduling of testing session is subject to availability but is typically begun within two weeks of contacting us. Once testing is completed the materials will be scored within one week and the written report (if applicable) will be completed within two weeks.

• EXPLANATION OF RESULTS

  A thirty-minute feedback session is included in the cost of the testing. During this meeting, the main findings and recommendations will be completely explained to you and you will have a chance to ask any questions you have about the testing. After this final meeting, you may always call us again to ask any brief questions you may have.

• CONFIDENTIALITY

  If you are 18 years old or older, your test results are completely confidential. They can only be released to other professionals with your specific written permission.

• Evaluations

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  Fred L. Holtz, PhD

  Executive Director

  Sixteen to Adults
  Adolescent Social Skills
  Panic Disorder and Phobias
  Relationship Difficulties
  Transition to College
  PSLI