Assessment Services
The Medical Psychology Center offers a variety of assessment services designed to provide clinical determination on areas of neurobehavioral, psychiatric, and cognitive functioning. Evaluations are conducted by licensed neuropsychologists who work collaboratively with you and your treatment providers, doctors, and educators. The goal is to provide a clear diagnosis and recommendations that are designed to improve the functionality and quality of life of our patients. The evaluation is custom tailored to address your concerns, and may include components of the types of assessments listed below.
Neuropsychological EvaluationNeuropsychological evaluations are meant to assess an individual’s neurobehavioral system, which is the connection between brain function and behavior. In doing so, there is a focus on identifying the individual’s strengths and weaknesses regarding cognitive/intellectual development, executive functioning (i.e. attention, focus, organization, planning), language skills, visual-spatial skills, learning style, memory, and ability to provide output for tasks. Examples of common patient concerns include:
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Psychological EvaluationPsychological evaluations are meant to assess an individual’s social and emotional functioning when there are concerns about socialization, emotional regulation, and/or interpersonal relationships. This type of assessment is helpful for people who are experiencing difficulties at home with their families, at school, at work, and/or in the community. In doing so, there may be a focus on social perception (i.e. reading social cues), the individual’s view of themselves, the individual’s world view, how he/she socially problem solves, and how mental health symptoms can best be defined. Examples of common patient concerns include:
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Educational EvaluationAn educational assessment is extremely helpful when there are concerns about a learning disability or other functional problems at school. Often, when there are problems with academic achievement or when there are behavioral problems at school, there are underlying learning issues. Parents commonly seek this type of clinical evaluation for guidance when their child has or may need Special Education services, such as a 504 Plan or Individualized Education Program (IEP). Parents and schools alike benefit from a detailed assessment of academic abilities, with the goal of generating recommendations for the types of supports and accommodations a child needs to maximize his or her potential. Examples of common concerns include:
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What Patients Can Expect
The process of seeking and completing this type of evaluation takes time and collaboration. Here’s what you can expect and what you will need to make this process as easy as possible for your family:
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New Patient Form & Intake/History Form
Please complete the New Patient Form (available HERE) to be registered as a new patient. Once the New Patient Form is received, a member of the administrative team will reach out and provide you with an Intake/History form, which we require before starting the scheduling process. With that form, please remember to include any of the following, if applicable:
If you have any questions about the process, you are encouraged to call Alessia at 978-921-4000 ext. 12. |
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Intake Appointment (approx. 60min)
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Step 3 |
Evaluation Appointment
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Step 4 |
Feedback Appointment (approx. 45-60 min)
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Step 5 |
Report
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