ADHD evaluations are designed for adults experiencing concerns with attention, concentration, organization, time management, impulsivity, or other aspects of executive functioning.

Because attention difficulties can have many possible causes, an ADHD evaluation considers more than current symptoms alone. Depending on your individual concerns and history, the evaluation may examine attention and executive functioning, cognitive abilities, memory, emotional and behavioral functioning, and other areas that may help distinguish ADHD from, or identify concerns occurring alongside anxiety, depression, learning difficulties, or other conditions.

Evaluations may include clinical interviews, standardized testing, questionnaires and rating scales, review of relevant developmental, educational, or medical records, and information from other individuals when appropriate.

Psychoeducational evaluations are available for adults experiencing persistent difficulties with learning or academic skills or who are seeking greater understanding of their individual learning strengths and challenges.

These evaluations typically examine academic achievement alongside cognitive processes involved in learning. Depending on the referral question, assessment may include areas such as reading, writing, mathematics, memory, attention, language, processing speed, and executive functioning.

Dyslexia / Reading Concerns

For individuals experiencing persistent difficulty with reading, evaluations may examine skills such as word reading, decoding, reading fluency and comprehension, phonological processing, and other abilities involved in reading and written language.

The evaluation can help determine whether an individual’s pattern of strengths and difficulties is consistent with a Specific Learning Disorder with impairment in reading, commonly referred to as dyslexia.

Dyscalculia / Mathematics Concerns

For individuals experiencing persistent difficulty with mathematics, evaluations may examine skills such as calculation, mathematical fluency, number sense, quantitative reasoning, and other cognitive and academic abilities involved in mathematical learning.

The evaluation can help determine whether an individual’s pattern of strengths and difficulties is consistent with a Specific Learning Disorder with impairment in mathematics, sometimes referred to as dyscalculia.

Maybe add something to the ADHD or learning psycho ed evaluations about recommendations following the evaluation for psychoeducational testing/accommodations requests – cannot guarantee the evaluation will result in accommodations

Psychological evaluations may be appropriate for adults seeking greater understanding of emotional, behavioral, interpersonal, or other mental health concerns, particularly when there are questions about diagnosis or when symptoms overlap across multiple areas.

Depending on the referral question, an evaluation may examine emotional and behavioral functioning, personality, cognitive functioning, attention, interpersonal functioning, and other areas relevant to understanding the concerns that brought you to the Clinic.

Information may be gathered through clinical interviews, standardized psychological measures, questionnaires, relevant records, and other assessment methods. Results are integrated to provide a broader understanding of current functioning and, when appropriate, diagnostic impressions and recommendations for treatment or other supports.

Before an assessment is scheduled, a Clinic staff member will complete an initial screening with you to learn more about the reason you are seeking an evaluation and the questions you hope the assessment will help answer. This helps us determine whether your referral needs fall within the scope of the Clinic’s assessment services.

If the Clinic appears to be an appropriate fit, you will be asked to complete required client paperwork and provide documentation of household income so that your assessment fee can be determined. Depending on your referral needs and history, you may also be asked to complete releases of information so the Clinic can obtain relevant records from schools, healthcare providers, previous evaluators, or other sources.

Records identified as necessary for your evaluation must generally be received before your assessment can be assigned and scheduled.

Once the required paperwork and records have been received, your assessment will be assigned to a PsyD student assessor working under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. Your student assessor will then contact you to discuss scheduling and next steps.

Your assessment appointments will include an interview focused on your current concerns, relevant history, and the questions you are hoping the evaluation will help answer. Your assessment team will use this information, along with available records, to determine the assessment measures most appropriate for your individual evaluation.

Most evaluations involve approximately 4–5 assessment appointments, depending on the type and scope of the evaluation. Testing appointments may last approximately four to six hours, with breaks provided as appropriate, and may include standardized tests, questionnaires, interviews, and other assessment measures.

Assessment appointments are often scheduled relatively close together so that testing can be completed within a reasonable period of time. Your student assessor will discuss the specific scheduling needs for your evaluation with you before testing begins.

After testing is completed, your student assessor will score and interpret the results and integrate information from your testing, interviews, history, records, and other relevant sources into a comprehensive written report.

Because the Clinic is a university training clinic, assessment reports undergo extensive supervisory review by a licensed psychologist before findings, diagnoses, recommendations, and reports are finalized. This work occurs outside of your scheduled appointments and may take several weeks to complete.

Once your evaluation and supervisory review are complete, your student evaluator will contact you to schedule a final feedback session. During this session your student assessor will explain the findings in understandable terms, discuss any applicable diagnoses and recommendations, and provide an opportunity for you to ask questions about your results and next steps.

Following completion of the evaluation and required supervisory review, you may receive a copy of your finalized written report once it has been approved and signed by the supervising psychologist.

Call 206-268-4840 or email [email protected]. If leaving a voicemail or sending an email, please include your full name, phone number, and a brief description of the type of evaluation you are seeking or the questions you are hoping an assessment will help answer.

You do not need to know exactly which type of assessment you need before contacting us.

A Clinic staff member will speak with you about your concerns, the reason you are seeking an evaluation, and what you hope to learn from the assessment. This screening helps us determine whether your referral question falls within the scope of the Clinic’s assessment services and whether we currently have the appropriate student and supervisory resources to complete the evaluation.

If the Clinic appears to be an appropriate fit for your assessment needs, you will receive electronic forms to complete. These forms provide us with additional information about you, your assessment needs, and other information necessary to begin the evaluation process. You will also receive information about the assigned fee for your assessment and any applicable payment requirements. 

Depending on the type of evaluation, the Clinic may request records that will help your assessment team better understand your history and current concerns. These may include previous psychological or educational evaluations, academic records, medical or treatment records, or other relevant documentation.

Any records identified as necessary for your evaluation must be received before your first assessment appointment can be scheduled.

Once all required paperwork and records have been received, your case will be assigned to a PsyD student assessor and supervising licensed psychologist based on the type of evaluation requested, the clinical expertise needed for your assessment, and current Clinic availability.

After your assessment team has been assigned, your student assessor will contact you to schedule your first testing appointment and review next steps for your evaluation.

Assessment availability varies throughout the academic year. Depending on current student and supervisor capacity, there may be a wait between completing the initial screening process and being assigned to an assessment team.