Psychological Evaluations

Each evaluation is tailored to your specific needs and questions. You will be provided with a comprehensive report that typically includes an understanding of your or your child’s strengths and weaknesses, as well as recommendations for you and the referral source (e.g., school, primary care physician, etc.). Dr. Hull is available to attend school meetings to help facilitate this process.

The Evaluation Process

  1. Intake phone call (10-15 minutes):

    • Discuss details including evaluation needs and explain process

    • Scheduling of appoinments

    • Discussion of fees

    • Answer any questions

    • Intake paperwork will be sent to complete electronically following this phone call if an appointment is scheduled

  2. Parent interview (for children, teens and young adults when applicable):

    • Virtual video interview (45-60 minutes) that takes place 1-3 weeks prior to the in office testing sessions

    • Used to discuss relevant background information, current concerns and address any questions

  3. In office testing sessions

    • 1 or 2 sessions completed on a weekday; typically 9am to 12pm (for half day sessions) or 9am to 2/3pm with a lunch break (full day sessions)

    • You or your child will be administered an individualized battery of tests depending on the reason for referral and areas of concern

    • A battery will assess any of the following areas:

      • Intelligence testing

      • Reading (phonological processing, silent reading, oral reading, fluency, and comprehension)

      • Math (calculations and word problems)

      • Writing (spelling and written expression)

      • Language processing

      • Visual/verbal memory and learning abilities

      • Visual processing

      • Attention and executive functioning

      • Social/emotional functioning

      • Personality functioning

        You and/or your child will also be asked to complete questionnaires as part of the evaluation process. A child’s school may also participate when warranted (e.g., school observation, completion of questionnaires, etc.).

  4. Feedback Session (approximately 2 weeks after the final in office session)

    During this session, the results of the evaluation will be discussed. This includes a discussion of your or your child’s profile (strengths and weaknesses) as well as a comprehensive report that provides detailed information of the results. Appropriate recommendations will be discussed as well as any questions you may have. With your permission, Dr. Hull may collaborate with other professionals such as school personnel, physicians or attorneys to discuss the results of the testing for appropriate interventions and treatment to occur following testing.

    Participation in school based meetings (including 504 Plans, IEPs and school placement) as well as in-school consultation services are also available.

Areas addressed by evaluations include:

  • ADHD/ADD

  • Learning disabilities (e.g., Dyslexia, etc.)

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Diagnostic clarification

  • School avoidance

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • College readiness

  • Selective School Entry

  • Intelligence testing (IQ)

  • Personality assessment