Psychological Testing for Children and Adolescents
The goal of testing is to understand an individual’s strengths and areas of growth, which can guide treatment planning across social, adaptive, communication, and educational domains. If you have concerns about your child or adolescent’s behavior or development, psychological testing can provide valuable insights to help address their needs effectively.
Services
Psychological testing in children and adolescents is a process that helps evaluate an individual’s mental health, cognitive abilities, and emotional well-being. It involves a variety of assessments, such as questionnaires, interviews, and standardized tests, administered by a trained psychologist.
Neurodevelopmental Testing
Testing for developmental delays, Autism, ADD/ADHD, and Language Disorder
Psychoeducational Evaluations
Testing for IQ, gifted programs, and learning disorders
Psychological Evaluations
Testing for depression, anxiety, and other mood or behavioral concerns
Kristen Poelker, Ph.D
Dr. Poelker is a board certified, licensed clinical psychologist with a background in working with individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions in pediatric populations. Dr. Poelker has dedicated years of training to acquire the skillset needed to provide diagnostic clarification and appropriate treatment planning for your child or adolescent.