Diagnostic Evaluations

Diagnostic Evaluations may include assessment of intellectual functioning, academic achievement, attentional and executive functioning, and personality and behavioral variables that contribute to school, family, social, and developmental difficulties. Assessment of neuropsychological functioning to assist in understanding the relationship between brain physiology and behavior may also be offered.Participation is expected in testing and interviewing procedures as well as in providing feedback to families and other involved parties like outside professionals and schools. Case conceptualization, dissemination of findings and report writing will all be addressed. The supervisors for these diagnostic evaluations are David Sheslow, PhD and Rochelle Glidden, PsyD.

A practicum experience is also available conducting Early Childhood Diagnostic Evaluations with young children ages birth to five years. Developmental and behavioral concerns are assessed with the Bayley III, WPPSI-III, and adaptive behavior and social-emotional measures. Duties include participation in parent interview and child play, administration of standardized assessment measures, report writing, and providing feedback to parents. Supervision is provided in both individual and group formats. The supervisor for the early childhood diagnostic evaluations is Colleen Sherman, PhD.

Empirically Supported Evaluation and Treatment of Disruptive Behavior Disorders- please refer to the description of this rotation in the Clinical Experiences section.