Services

The Assessment Process

At our practice each assessment is tailored to your individual needs. We begin with an intake appointment to evaluate your concerns. This is followed by an assessment that features a curated psychological battery. We then end with a feedback session providing detailed recommendations. Typically, the intake and feedback sessions are done virtually, while the assessment is virtual or in-person depending on what is needed. A description of each appointment is below:

    • Prior to the appointment, you will complete an intake form covering your current and past experiences related to your concerns

    • We will collaborate to identify the best approach to address your concerns

    • The intake appointment lasts approximately 60 minutes

    • Appointments are typically conducted virtually for your convenience

    • We will schedule assessment and feedback sessions during the intake appointment

    • Conducted after the intake appointment, generally on a different day.

    • After determining the right fit for you, we lead you through activities that measure different cognitive processes. Activities include:

      • Answering questions

      • Writing

      • Drawing

      • Completing puzzles

    • The appointment length varies and will be reviewed with you in the intake appointment

    • Typically medications should be taken as usual on the testing day unless your clinician says otherwise

    • ADHD medication should NOT be taken on testing day

    • Brining your own snacks and water can be helpful during breaks

    • We will review your results with you

    • Included with the results will be personalized recommendations.

    Lastly during the feedback session, Dr. Worm will walk you through the results of the our process and provide curated recommendations.

Below are the types of assessments we offer.

Unsure which one suits you? Reach out to us today, and we'll help you find the right service.

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Comprehensive Adult ADHD Assessment

We offer thorough ADHD assessments designed to empower individuals with a clear understanding of their symptoms and challenges. Our comprehensive evaluations cater to a diverse range of clients, including college students and adults, ensuring that everyone receives the support they need.

Recognizing that ADHD can impact various aspects of life, our testing is ideal for addressing pressing diagnostic questions including:

  • Our testing can help determine which accommodations can help you excel in the classroom.

  • Many standardized tests including the SAT, LSAT, and MCAT require objective testing to determine whether you need specific accommodations. Our comprehensive psychological battery can help provide the answers you need to get you the support you deserve on these test.

  • Our comprehensive battery can help you determine which accommodations are right for you. Typical accommodations can include providing structure breaks, creating a quiet workplace to limit distractions, and assistive technology (e.g., timers, apps).

  • If you have ever wondered if medication could help you with your attentional difficulties, our comprehensive ADHD assessment can help. While we cannot prescribe medication, we are happy to work with your prescribing physician to provide you with the medical care that you need.

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Learning Disability Assessment

Unlock your potential with a learning disability assessment tailored for adults. Many remain unaware of their specific learning challenges, affecting work performance, relationships, and overall quality of life. Our assessments identify undiagnosed learning disabilities, providing insights into your cognitive profile. Our experienced psychologists use validated techniques to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses. Common learning disabilities include:

  • Typical difficulties with dyslexia may include:

    • Reading fluency

    • Spelling

    • Written expression

  • Typical difficulties with dyscalculia may include:

    • Counting

    • Estimating number quantities

    • Mental math

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Brief Adult ADHD Assessment

Are you or a loved one experiencing challenges with focus, organization, or task completion? It might be time to consider a brief ADHD assessment. At Initiative Psychological Services, we understand that life can often feel overwhelming, and identifying ADHD is crucial for finding effective strategies and support.

Our brief ADHD assessment is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of your symptoms in a streamlined format. It explore many areas ADHD can impact including:

  • Typical difficulties with ADHD may include:

    • Focusing

    • Misplacing items

    • Always running late

    • Memory Issues

  • In the workplace ADHD may impact your ability to:

    • Focus

    • Meeting deadlines

    • Schedule time for tasks

    • Run late to meetings and appointments

    • Pay attention to conversations

    • Misplacing items

  • Have you and your partner noticed common ADHD signs and symptoms including:

    • Difficulty following conversations

    • Memory issues

    • Being forgetful

    • Losing items

    • Inability to prioritize different tasks