Common types of Psychological Evaluations
Diagnostic assessments
Diagnostic psychological evaluations are used to determine if an individual exhibits any signs of specific psychological diagnosis. These tests are useful in determining if any psychological conditions are underlying an individual’s behavior.
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
e.g., Autism and Asperger’s - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Affective Disorders
e.g., Depression and Bipolar - Anxiety Disorders
e.g., Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, OCD, and PTSD - Psychotic Spectrum Disorders
e.g., Schizophrenia and Delusional Disorder
Intelligence tests
Intelligence tests differ from achievement tests in that they measure one’s potential for learning in addition to acquired knowledge.
- Intellectual Disabilities: e.g., Mental Retardation
- Borderline Intellectual Functioning
- Giftedness
Achievement tests
Achievement (or aptitude) tests measure one’s knowledge or mastery of a specific area. Subjects such as reading and mathematics are often the topics of such assessments.
- Learning Disorders
e.g., Reading, Mathematics, and Written Expression
Psychoeducational testing
Psychoeducational testing is usually required by schools to implement any educational accommodations and/or individual plans (e.g., IEP’s or 504 plans).
Personality assessments
Personality assessments are used to assist psychologists in developing clinical diagnoses of personality traits and characterological strengths and weaknesses.
Neuropsychological tests
Neuropsychological tests are designed to measure difficulties with cognitive functioning. These difficulties may include one’s ability to reason, think, or speak; often the result of brain damage, stroke, or substance abuse.
Occupational tests
Occupational tests are designed to match your interests with the interests of persons in known careers.
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Dr. Steven N Hannant, PsyD. MSCP, Clinical Psychologist in licensed in NC and FL and has evaluated thousands of patients for more than a decade. He is an expert in psychiatric diagnostics and also has specialty in psychopharmacology for those interested in psychiatric medications or holistic care recommendations.
Virtual Psychological Testing has become increasing popular since the onset of COVID. Virtual Psychological testing aka: TeleHealth Psychological Evaluations are conducted using the computer (recommended) over the Internet via a secure platform. Virtual Testing has its limitations but overall has been found to be effective diagnosing most mental health conditions for most people. Virtual testing includes a diagnostic interview, psychiatric symptom inventory, adaptive, intellectual, and personality assessment.
Dr. Steven N. Hannant, PsyD, MSCP. Chief Psychologist“Dr. Steve” specializes in the psychological testing with pediatrics of all types, as well as adults with special needs. He is well trained to assess Autism, intellectual, developmental, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Common evaluations determine IQ functioning, Autism, Asperger’s, Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, ADD, Developmental Delays, Intellectual and Learning Disorders. Dr. Steve evaluates individuals every day and is generally able to rule-out or diagnosis a condition within one to three visits. Dr. Steve also holds a post-doctorate degree in Clinical Psychopharmacology and has a speciality in understanding psychiatric medication. His testing and speciality may be helpful when making specific recommendations to prescribing physicians, pediatricians, and psychiatrist.
