What is included in a psychoeducational evaluation?
A psychoeducational evaluation is conducted in order to assess a child’s strengths and weaknesses in cognitive and academic areas. The evaluation of additional domains such as adaptive functioning, social-emotional functioning, AD/HD, and/or other areas of functioning may also be included depending on the needs of the child. Parents and teachers are often asked to complete rating scales and may be interviewed by the psychologist in order to get more information about the child’s development and areas of concern. After the testing is complete, the psychologist will explain results to parents and a report with recommendations is written.
