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.