Where do we start?

You might have been referred for an evaluation by a physician, a therapist, a teacher, an attorney, or employer, or you may have referred yourself. The first step is to get perfectly clear as to the purpose of the evaluation. Who will read the report? What will the results be used for? Once that is determined, I can select the appropriate tests and measures to use to answer the questions. The report will be written with both the purpose of the testing and the intended reader(s) clearly in

• Answers to referral questions are presented in plain, jargon-free language. You will come away with a useful, practical report that clearly explains the findings, and recommends specific ways the information can be of direct benefit to you.

• I maintain a large library of psychological tests and select ones that specifically address the referral questions. I do not use a canned battery of one-size-fits-all tests. . I use computerized testing, when appropriate, to save time and reduce costs.

• I test clients wherever it’s most appropriate and convenient. Clients can be tested in my office, at home, in the hospital, at the workplace, even in jail. I prefer to start assessments early in the day, especially with children.

• Not all that clear what you want to learn from an evaluation or what might be involved? Call me at (240) 277-7800, email me, or fill out and send me a Referral Form.  I look forward to being helpful to you.

• If we decide to work together, I’ll ask you to read the Welcome to My Practice letter that details my policies and fees; to sign the Consent for Services agreement, and to fill out and bring with you to the testing session the Client Background Questionnaire.