Please note: The services listed below are not comprehensive. If you do not see the assessment service you desire, please contact Dr. Kasler directly by using the “Contact” link. Dr. Kasler does not offer therapy but can provide referrals for treatment upon completion of an evaluation.
Assessments
Psychological assessments are typically conducted in order to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning. Assessment may include an initial consultation or clinical interview; behavioral observation; caregiver and teacher report; and measures of cognitive ability (IQ), academic achievement, visual-motor skills, expressive and receptive language, emotional and behavioral functioning, executive skills (including computerized continuous performance tests), adaptive behavior, and social functioning. Testing typically takes two to five hours of direct face-to-face time, and a written report of the results along with feedback is offered within 10 to 15 business days.
Dr. Kasler offers assessments for children as young as two and adolescents up to the age of 17.
Dr. Kasler conducts all assessments herself. She does not use psychometrists, technicians, or student clinicians to administer or score any portion of the assessment nor write the reports.
Dr. Kasler also offers assessments specifically for Autism Spectrum Disorders, including the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) which is considered the gold standard for autism testing.
Please note that the test measures listed below reflect a “typical” assessment, and your child’s test battery may vary depending upon your child’s individual needs.
Neurodevelopmental Assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Global Developmental Delay:
- Typically includes measures of cognitive ability (IQ), adaptive behavior, visual-motor skills, expressive and receptive language skills, emotional and behavioral functioning, and social skills; observation; and review of relevant records.
ADHD Assessment:
- Typically includes a review of relevant records and measures of cognitive ability (IQ), brief academic skills, emotional and behavioral functioning, and executive skills, including a computerized objective measure of executive skills (i.e., TOVA).
Psychoeducational or Learning Disability Assessment:
- Typically includes a review of relevant records and measures of cognitive ability (IQ), comprehensive academic skills, visual-motor skills, executive skills, and emotional and behavioral functioning.