PRAGMATIC PSYCHOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS
TESTING AND EVALUATION SERVICES
1800 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Ste 104, Durham, NC 27707
919-908-8674
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder typically characterized by inattentive, hyperactive and/or impulsive behaviors.
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Autism Spectrum (ASD) Evaluation
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities.
The process of evaluating an individual for ASD begins with a structured clinical interview and continues with the administration of various measures targeted at assessing the client’s cognitive, neuropsychological, and social-emotional functioning.
Learning Disorder (LD) Evaluation
Learning disorders (LD) manifest in various ways such as problems with reading (dyslexia), writing (dysgraphia) or math (dyscalculia); difficulty remembering information; problems with organization and reasoning; physical coordination issues or problems with social relationships.
Assessment for a learning disorder typically includes a clinical interview and administration of cognitive and achievement measures.
Early Entry to Kindergarten Evaluation
A viable candidate for Early Entry to Kindergarten (EEK) is a child who demonstrates advanced development in intellectual, academic, social and emotional maturity in addition to an interest in learning.
As part of the application process for EEK, parents must submit a portfolio which includes current test scores from IQ and Achievement measures. The process of Early Entry to Kindergarten assessment includes a brief consultation, administration of specific test measuresWPPSI-IV (IQ test) and Woodcock Johnson-IV (Achievement test) and feedback session.