JCFS Chicago provides comprehensive psychological evaluations and testing for adults and children to assess for social, emotional, behavioral, developmental and academic needs.
Our caring and professional team of senior-level clinical psychologists and qualified clinical trainees meets with clients in a relaxed and comfortable setting. Our evaluation results are highly individualized and incorporate formal test data, diagnostic interview, background history, direct observation and, when indicated, additional sources of information. We offer many services, including, but not limited to:
Psychological and Neurodevelopmental Evaluations
- Emotional, behavioral, social, adaptive and intellectual functioning assessments
- Cognitive and academic testing to identify educational learning styles and disorders
- Multi-disciplinary team assessments to diagnose autism spectrum disorder
- Second opinions of school evaluations, treatments and intervention options
Multi-Disciplinary Autism Spectrum Evaluations
At JCFS Chicago, our Psychological Services and Integrated Pediatric Therapies teams collaborate to lend their expertise in the assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders. With the goal of providing clients with diagnostic clarification and further understanding of his or her current level of functioning, clinicians provide feedback and a written report that identifies individualized recommendations for educational or career placement, speech/language therapy, occupational therapy, behavioral interventions or counseling.
Recommendations from our team are highly specific and may also be used to advocate for a child’s educational placement or the career and vocational needs of an adult.
These comprehensive assessments typically range from 8-12 hours of testing time scheduled in the most developmentally appropriate way for a client. During each session, our experienced team interviews the client and parents/caretakers, administers standardized as well as semi-structured tests of communication, adaptive functioning, and social interaction, and direct evaluations of the client including intellectual and language testing.
We also participate in community health programs and professional groups, giving presentations on topics such as preschool attachment, understanding psychological evaluations and behavior management skills.
To learn more and speak with one of our clinicians, call 855.ASK.JCFS today.
