Assessment of Primary Functioning
If the intent of the assessment is to determine whether or not a client meets the criteria of a particular diagnostic category, as well as provide useful and meaningful interventions to assist them in their work, than an Assessment of Primary Functioning is likely sufficient. An example of such an assessment would be for a client that would like to know if they have a deficit of attention that is such that it meets the criteria of a diagnosis of ADD or ADHD. Such an assessment is beneficial because it is completed with standardized assessment measures that look at attention in a comprehensive manner and in the context of how it may be affecting learning and work.
Often attention deficit diagnoses are not based in data driven assessment measures, which can lead to unnecessary, inappropriate, and even misguided interventions, too often even medication is prescribed before all other avenues are attempted. Not only can such an assessment be utilized to focus efforts in more meaningful ways for the client, but it can also be used to obtain appropriate accommodations within a school setting or in a workplace.
This assessment includes:
– 4 to 5 hours of one-to-one cognitive and specific processing testing based in referral question
– parent(s), teacher(s), and child (or adolescent or adult) interviews and questionnaires
– test scoring, analysis of cumulative information, and interpretation
– a feedback meeting and a comprehensive written report
– a follow-up meeting with school and or work personnel with permission and as appropriate
- 2 copies of the Assessment report
Testing and Assessment Services
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