Psychoeducational Testing
What are the characteristics of special education disabilities?
- Learning Disability
- A problem with processing information in specific academic areas.
- Emotional Disability
- An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors and may include an inability to have satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers/teachers, inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances, and emotional problems.
- Other health impairments
- A documented medical condition that adversely impacts educational learning, e.g. ADHD.
FAQs
- Who does our testing?
- Should I have my child tested?
- What types of tests are there?
- How do I schedule a testing?
- How much will educational testing cost?
Who does our testing?
Dr. Michelle Cleckler is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in working with children and adolescents. Dr. Cleckler earned her doctorate in clinical psychology at Pacific University in Portland, OR. She has worked conducting psychological evaluations in a variety of settings including the public school system, juvenile correctional facilities, community mental health centers, and out-patient mental health clinics. Dr. Cleckler recently worked as a Licensed School Psychologist conducting evaluations and advocating for children in need of special educational services. She is now bringing these skills to the private sector.
Should I have my child tested?
Testing is helpful in:
- Screening for and identifying learning difficulties
- Determining a child's overall cognitive and aptitude levels
- Establishing a child's specific learning style so that instruction can be individualized
- Identifying a child's emotional functioning and its impact on schooling
- Establishing present levels of performance so progress can be measured
- Objectively evaluating a child against stated criteria
- Comparing a child's performance against a larger group of children (with similar characteristics and at a similar age)
What types of tests are there?
- Cognitive testing
- This testing measures a student's intellectual abilities and shows how a child solves problems, how she/he processes information (visual, auditory, etc.), memory, and speed of processing information.
- Educational testing
- This testing compares a student's academic functioning with other children the same age. Testing can focus on reading, writing, math, and oral language. Several areas within each major area are assessed.
- Emotional functioning
- This testing may be assessed informally (observations, interviews) or formally (students, parents, and teachers may be asked to complete rating scales).
- Psychological evaluation
- This testing might include cognitive, emotional/social functioning, and adaptive functioning.
- Adaptive behavior
- This testing looks at a child's ability to care for his/herself.
How do I schedule a testing?
Contact the offices of Knippenberg, Patterson & Associates at (303) 756-4924. Dr. Cleckler can be reached by telephone at ext. 9.
How much will educational testing cost?
- Comprehensive Learning Disability Evaluation: $1400.00
- Comprehensive Social/Emotional Evaluation: $1200.00
- Comprehensive ADHD Evaluation $900.00
- Gifted & Talented Assessment: $500.00
- Prices may vary, depending on previous testing conducted. Sliding fee scale testing administered by a graduate student is also available
- Evaluations include testing, a feedback session to discuss the results, and a written report that can be used for problem solving meetings in your local school.
- If desired, Dr. Cleckler is also available to attend a one hour meeting at the school to discuss the results and make recommendations for no additional charge.