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Assessment

1.What type of testing do you do?

At ILD, we conduct complete neuropsychological and educational evaluations. We evaluate the student’s cognitive functioning, memory, language, problem solving and reasoning abilities as well as their academic skills in the areas of reading, writing, spelling and math. Using these findings, we generate an individualized learning profile of strengths and weaknesses for each student.

2.What does testing involve?

As mentioned, the type of assessment is determined at the initial consultation. Testing dates are scheduled at the end of the consultation. Generally children, in grades 4 and under, require three testing sessions. For older children, adolescents, and adults, testing can typically be completed in two sessions. Usually, testing is scheduled on weekdays between 9:30 am – 12:30 pm.

3. What does a standard testing battery entail?

A standard battery of tests includes measures of cognition, problem solving and reasoning, visual and auditory memory, attention, processing speed, receptive and expressive language, word retrieval, visual processing, and visual-motor integration. The Educational battery includes measures that evaluate phonological awareness, decoding, oral reading, reading comprehension, spelling, written expression, math automaticity, math problem solving, and related academic skills such as note-taking and summarizing.

4. Do you conduct projective/ personality testing?

Under the supervision and direction of our Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Judith Stein, we offer a complete battery of projective testing.

5. How can I prepare my child for an assessment?

Typically, most children, adolescents and adults who come to ILD understand that they will find out about their own learning profile and the different ways that they learn and can be taught so that schoolwork becomes easier. After the testing, they will receive an individualized learning profile of strengths and weaknesses, which will provide greater insight into the type of learner they are.

6. Should my child take medicine when being tested?

In order to assure that the test results are valid, it is best to take all daily medications prior to arriving for testing.

7. Once testing is complete, what is the next step?

On the last day of testing, we will schedule a feedback to review the test findings and provide you with a preliminary summary of your child’s profile of strengths and weaknesses. This feedback is generally scheduled within two weeks from the completion of testing depending on time availability and restrictions.

8. Do I receive a written report with scores and recommendations?

Yes! Within 5-6 weeks after the feedback you will receive a 15-20 page report that details the test battery, your child’s scores, interpretation of the findings, how your child’s score compares to national norms, as well as specific recommendations for the school, home and other professionals.

9. What is the follow-up once we receive the report?

The written report for your child’s assessment will be mailed directly to you so that you have control over the distribution of the report. The report is not sent directly to any schools or other professionals. You may share the report with your child’s school and schedule a school meeting to review your child’s learning profile and to implement appropriate accommodations.

10. Does a representative from ILD attend school meetings?

If you would like a representative from ILD to attend the school meeting with you, you should check with the educational specialist who conducted the testing and schedule a time that is convenient for all parties involved. There is an extra fee for the specialist to attend the school meeting. Please contact our billing department for fee schedules at 781.861.3711 and ask for Thelma.

11. Will my child have the opportunity to hear about the results of testing?

Yes. We recommend that students schedule a feedback to review their results and learning profile. The student meets with the educational specialist for 30 minutes and he/she receives a one-page summary of his/her learning strengths and areas of difficulty along with appropriate recommendations.

12. What is the follow-up after this process is complete?

You should schedule a follow-up consultation within six months of testing in order to review the progress your child has made and adjust any accommodations as necessary.

13. How frequently should my child be tested?

Testing scores are “valid” for three years. In order to receive accommodations in school or on standardized tests (i.e. SSAT, SAT, GRE, etc.) your most recent evaluation should have been conducted within a three-year time frame.