Psychological Assessment / Testing for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

At SociAbility Therapy, our highly trained licensed psychologists specialize in psychological evaluations. Through comprehensive psychological assessments, we identify potential diagnoses and guide children, teenagers, and adults toward suitable treatment programs like social groups and individual counseling. Our utmost dedication is to assist individuals and families in gaining valuable insights into their abilities, strengths, and areas for improvement.

Understanding the Complex Factors that Influence Growth

Whether experiencing difficulties at school, work, within peer relationships, or with behavior, it's challenging to find answers. We strive to assist clients in better understanding the complex factors that influence one's ability to flourish by providing valuable information regarding cognitive functioning, personality characteristics, executive functioning, developmental delays, and accurate diagnoses.

Comprehensive Assessments for a Range of Conditions

Our evaluations cover a wide variety of conditions, ensuring that we address each client's unique needs and challenges. The conditions we assess include, but are not limited to:

Attention / Concentration Problems

Our psychological assessments help identify attention and concentration issues, which can impact an individual's academic, professional, and personal life. By pinpointing these problems, we can recommend suitable interventions and accommodations to support clients in managing their attention-related challenges.

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

We provide evaluations specifically designed to assess Autism Spectrum Disorders, enabling clients and their families better to understand the characteristics and severity of their ASD. This understanding is crucial for developing tailored treatment plans and accessing appropriate resources and support. With the help of our assessments, individuals with ASD can better manage their condition and live more fulfilling lives.

Behavioral Challenges

Our assessments address a range of behavioral challenges, including oppositional behaviors, impulsivity, and aggression. By identifying the underlying causes of these challenges, we can provide guidance on practical strategies and interventions to manage and improve behavioral issues. The ultimate goal is to help clients develop the skills required for personal growth and success.

Developmental Delays

For clients experiencing developmental delays, our evaluations help determine the nature and extent of these delays. With this information, we can recommend interventions and support services to aid clients in reaching their developmental milestones. These evaluations can offer children a crucial insight into their educational needs and inform treatment decisions.

Emotional Difficulties (Depression, Anxiety)

Our assessments also cover emotional difficulties, such as depression and anxiety. By identifying these issues, we can provide clients with targeted recommendations for therapeutic interventions and coping strategies to improve their emotional well-being. For individuals on the autism spectrum, we can also assess the presence of co-occurring anxiety and mood disorders. The aim is to foster positive emotional growth in clients with the help of appropriate interventions.

Executive Functioning Difficulties

Executive functioning difficulties can significantly impact an individual's ability to plan, organize, and complete tasks. Our evaluations assess these challenges and provide insights into the most effective strategies and supports to enhance executive functioning skills. With the right interventions, clients can better manage their executive functioning difficulties and achieve success.

Learning Difficulties

We evaluate learning difficulties, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other specific learning disorders, to help clients better understand their cognitive strengths and weaknesses. This understanding enables us to recommend accommodations, interventions, and support services to promote academic success. When we understand the learning difficulties, we can suggest appropriate educational or vocational pathways for older children and adults.

Social Problems

Our assessments also address social problems, such as difficulties forming and maintaining relationships, understanding social cues, and navigating social situations. With a comprehensive evaluation, we can provide guidance on social skills development and recommend suitable social groups or individual counseling to improve clients' social functioning.

These evaluations are just some of the assessments we offer to help clients improve their well-being and reach their potential.

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The Psychological Testing Process: What to Expect

The psychological testing process at SociAbility Therapy is thorough and comprehensive, ensuring we get an accurate understanding of each client's unique needs and challenges.

Structured Clinical Interview

The process begins with a structured clinical interview, during which our skilled psychologists gather information about the client's background, history, and presenting concerns. Our psychologists will ask questions to understand better the individual's current functioning and any difficulties they may be experiencing. This interview allows us to understand the client's needs clearly and informs the selection of assessment tools.

Administration of Psychological Assessments

Following the clinical interview, our psychologists administer various psychological assessments to assess the client's cognitive, neuropsychological, and social-emotional functioning. These assessments may include intelligence tests, memory, and attention tasks, measures of executive functioning, achievement tests, personality inventories, and questionnaires assessing emotional well-being and social skills.

Comprehensive Psychological Report

Upon completing the assessments, our psychologists analyze the results and compile a comprehensive psychological report. This report includes a detailed explanation of the findings, an accurate diagnosis (if applicable), and tailored interventions, accommodations, and support services recommendations.

Feedback Session

To ensure clients and their families fully understand the evaluation results, we offer a feedback session during which our psychologists review the findings, answer questions, and provide guidance on implementing the recommended strategies and interventions.

Ongoing Support and Collaboration

We believe in providing ongoing support and collaboration to help clients achieve their full potential. Our team is available to consult with teachers, medical professionals, and other service providers to ensure a coordinated approach to care.

Cost and Insurance Information

Please reach out to us for pricing details. We recommend contacting your health insurance provider to discuss your benefits, as many insurance companies cover a portion of the cost of psychological assessment. Our staff is available to assist and answer questions about this process.

Conveniently Located in Northbrook, IL

Serving Chicagoland and the North Shore, SociAbility Therapy is conveniently located in Northbrook, IL. Your health insurance provider may cover psychological evaluations and testing, making it easier for you to access our services. Please reach out to us for more information.

Contact Us for Scheduling and General Questions

For scheduling and general questions regarding psychological evaluations at SociAbility 

Therapy, please get in touch with our team at staff@sociabilitychicago.org or call us at (847) 559-3240.

We are conveniently located in Northbrook, IL, and serve Chicagoland and the North Shore. Psychological evaluation and testing may be covered by your health insurance provider. Please reach out to us for details, today. For scheduling and general questions regarding psychological evaluations, please contact staff@sociabilitychicago.org or call (847) 559-3240.