What is Psychological Assessment?
Psychological assessment is a comprehensive process designed to better understand an individual’s psychological and cognitive strengths, challenges, and current areas of concern. An evaluation may include a combination of cognitive or IQ testing, self-report questionnaires, clinical interviews, and other performance-based measures, with the specific assessment battery tailored to each individual and their referral questions. Some of the reasons clients might seek out psychological testing includes testing for ADHD, struggling at school or at work, or repeatedly experiencing interpersonal relationship concerns with romantic partners or others.
The goal of psychological assessments is not simply to identify a diagnosis, but to provide a deeper understanding of how you think, feel, learn, and function in everyday life. The results can help clarify the factors contributing to current difficulties and provide practical, individualized recommendations for treatment.
Types of Psychological Assessment
ADHD Evalution
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that typically begins in childhood and persists into adulthood that includes primary traits, including hyperactivity and impulsivity. ADHD can be quite debilitating throughout one’s life if it is not detected early because of the immense impact it often has on those with such neurodevelopmental condition. ADHD evaluation can help identify a detailed plan to work around your cognitive strengths and weaknesses and excel in areas of life that you desire.
ADHD evaluation starts with a clinical interview to identify specific problems and discomfort the client is currently experiencing. In addition to the clinical interview, ADHD evaluation typically includes completing a collateral interview who knows you well, performance tests such as the CPT-3, and a standard IQ test.
For ADHD evaluation, we offer 3 different options: Comprehensive evaluation, Abbreviated evaluation, and ADHD evaluation lite. Read more about the options here!
Autism (ASD) Evaluation
Autism (or ASD) Evaluation is designed for individuals - including children, adolescents, and adults - who may be on the autism spectrum. While an ASD diagnosis can carry stigma, particularly in Korea or other Asian countries, going undiagnosed can lead to unnecessary misunderstanading, stress, and emotional burden for both individuals and their loves ones.
Whether you are a high-functioning adult who has been masking autistic traits for many years, or a parent concerned that your child or adolescent may be on the spectrum, a comprehensive ASD evaluation can provide clarity, meaningful insight, and guidance. It can also help you access appropriate supports and accommodations within your school, workplace, or broarder environment.
Neuropsychological Evaluation
Neuropsychological evaluation is a comprehensive assessment that focuses on measuring one’s advanced sets of cognitive functions, such as executive functioning, attention, and memory. This is completed with using a range of psychological measures, including performance-based measures and self-report measures. Neuropsychological evaluation includes assessments for cognitive decline after medical conditions such as chronic migraines, or a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), concussion, etc.
Psychoeducational Evaluation
Psychoeducational evaluation (i.e., Learning Disability Assessment) is a type of psychological assessment that measures your child or adolescent’s academic achievement profile (as well as intelligence), and it is given to identify any specific learning disorders that might be getting in the way of your child’s school performance. Specific learning disorders can be indicated in the following areas: math, writing, or reading. If you are suspecting that your child might have a specific learning disorder, this evaluation can help you find the answer and provide you with a treatment plan.
Intellectual Assessment (IQ testing)
Intellectual assessment or IQ testing solely measures you or your child’s intellectual functioning. This can be helpful to get a basic understanding of where your level of intelligence lies and how this might be impacting your everyday functioning.
Emotional/Personality Assessment
Emotional/Personality testing can be helpful for those who are currently experiencing signifiant distress in their daily lives, relationships, and other areas of life. Moreover, it can help you gain more insight into your psychological profile and help identify productive ways to tackle your unique concerns that are getting in the way of optimizing your life.
Before your testing appointment, you will meet with Dr. Audrey Kim for an initial interview to discuss your concerns, relevant history, and the questions you hope the evaluation will address.
On the day of testing, you will begin and finish all testing within the same day, although testing can be divided across two days if preferred.
The assessment typically takes about 3-4 hours, depending on the referral questions and the type of evaluation being completed.
From the day you turn in all testing data (e.g., self-report measures) you can expect approximately 3 weeks to receive the test results.
You will then meet with Dr. Audrey for a feedback session to review the findings, discuss any diagnoses or areas of concern, and go over individualized recommendations and next steps.
Testing Process
On-Site Psychological Assessment Services
At MindFlow Psychological Services, we offer on-site psychological assessment services for schools, organizations, and other institutions. Our clinicians travel to your location to conduct psychological evaluations on-site!
If your school or organization is interested in arranging on-site assessment services, please contact us to discuss your needs.
*Please note that all psychological services are provided by appointments only.
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