Evaluations & Testing

Evaluations & Testing

Helping You Understand the Whole Picture

Sasco River Center offers a wide range of evaluations to better understand how a child, teen, or adult is thinking, learning, and feeling. Whether you're concerned about learning differences, attention, behavior, or development, our goal is to provide answers and a clear plan forward.

Our evaluations are tailored, thoughtful, and compassionate. We don’t just give you results,  we guide you to the right next steps.

Types of Evaluations

Neuropsychological & Psychoeducational Evaluations

These comprehensive assessments help determine and understand cognitive, academic, and emotional strengths and challenges. We often assess for:

  • Learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia, math, and writing disorders)

  • ADHD & executive functioning vulnerabilities

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Screening for expressive/receptive language disorders

  • Emotional or behavioral concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder)

  • Giftedness or twice exceptionality (2e)

  • Visuospatial and nonverbal learning challenges

  • Cognitive and academic functioning after brain injury (e.g., concussion, epilepsy)

Common reasons families or adults seek these evaluations include:

  • To identify and better understand  learning, attentional, social, and emotional difficulties

  • To receive recommendations, and when indicated, to support classification and the development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan

  • To help guide school placement or services

  • To provide documentation to support accommodations for standardized tests (SAT, ACT, LSAT, etc.) 

  • To assess cognitive or emotional functioning post-injury

  • To identify appropriate college or workplace supports

What to Expect

For Children & Teens:

  • A parent intake session to understand concerns and goals

  • Typically 2 to 3 interactive one-on-one testing sessions

  • Questionnaires completed by parents, teachers, and the child/teen

  • A feedback session with parents to review findings and recommendations

  • A clear, user-friendly written report

  • Optional Feedback session with the child, depending on age

  • Optional presence and support during a Planning and Placement Team (PPT), Section 504, or Educational Programming meeting

  • Optional 30-minute follow up consultation 3-months post-evaluation

For Adults:

  • A personal interview (family members are welcome to join)

  • Testing completed in one or more sessions, depending on needs

  • A feedback session with practical recommendations and a written report

Multidisciplinary Evaluations

When delays span multiple areas (e.g., language, motor, academic, emotional), a team-based approach is best. Our interdisciplinary team, including a psychologist or neuropsychologist, speech-language pathologist, and occupational therapist, works together to provide the most comprehensive understanding of your child’s needs.

This is our most in-depth evaluation and results in an actionable, easy-to-understand plan to support your child at home and in school.

Targeted Evaluations

At times, a focused assessment to answer a specific question could be appropriate, rather than a comprehensive evaluation. Targeted evaluations are best suited when a comprehensive evaluation has already been performed. 

Academic Update Evaluation

Track progress or revisit prior findings. Ideal for when an evaluation has already been done and you want an update on academic, behavioral, or emotional growth.

ADHD Evaluation

A targeted evaluation to confirm or rule out an ADHD diagnosis. Includes attention testing, behavior checklists, and detailed feedback with a written report.

Let’s Find the Right Fit

Not every situation requires the same approach. Whether you're looking for a full evaluation or something more focused, we’ll help guide you toward the right kind of assessment for your needs.

Have questions or not sure where to start?
Contact us today to learn more about how we can help.

Frequently Asked Questions

We offer comprehensive neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations, multidisciplinary evaluations, and targeted assessments. These evaluations help us understand how a child, teen, or adult thinks, learns, and feels, and provide clear, actionable recommendations.

Evaluations are helpful for children, teens, and adults experiencing challenges with learning, attention, behavior, emotional regulation, social functioning, or development. They can also be beneficial following a concussion or other brain injury, or when seeking academic, workplace, or testing accommodations.

These evaluations may assess for learning disabilities (such as dyslexia or math disorders), ADHD, executive functioning challenges, autism spectrum disorder, language difficulties, emotional or behavioral concerns, giftedness or twice exceptionality (2e), and cognitive changes following injury.

A comprehensive evaluation provides an in-depth understanding across multiple areas of functioning. A targeted evaluation focuses on answering a specific question—such as confirming ADHD or updating academic progress—and is often recommended when prior testing has already been completed.

The process typically includes a parent intake session, 2–3 one-on-one testing sessions, questionnaires completed by parents, teachers, and the child or teen, and a feedback session with parents. Families receive a clear, user-friendly written report and practical recommendations.

Adult evaluations include a personal interview (family members may join), one or more testing sessions depending on needs, and a feedback session with a written report. Recommendations are practical and tailored to academic, workplace, or personal goals.

Multidisciplinary evaluations are ideal when concerns span multiple areas such as language, motor skills, academics, or emotional functioning. A team including a psychologist or neuropsychologist, speech-language pathologist, and occupational therapist works together to create a comprehensive, coordinated plan.

Yes. When appropriate, evaluations can support the development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan, guide school placement or services, and provide documentation for standardized testing accommodations (e.g., SAT, ACT, LSAT).

You’ll receive individualized, actionable recommendations to support success at home, school, college, or work. Our goal is not just to provide results, but to guide you toward meaningful next steps.

Not every situation requires the same approach. Our team will help you determine whether a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, or targeted evaluation is most appropriate based on your concerns and goals. If you’re unsure where to start, we’re happy to guide you.