Services

The Testing Process

Assessment usually begins with a question:

Different types of assessment can help answer these questions. Formulating them is the first step and that takes place at the initial visit. In this 60-90 minute visit, parents and child are introduced to the examiner and the Center, the questions that prompted the testing are formulated and plans are made. Then, one or more testing sessions will occur with the child (generally lasting three to four hours with breaks). For very complex testing, up to six sessions may be required. Parents are asked to fill out forms and a history is taken. Input also can be asked from schools and teachers. At the end of the assessment, a report is produced with recommendations for further consideration, which is presented during a one to three hour feedback session with the examiner and parents.

Psychoeducational testing usually consists of one or two intellectual instruments, a test of visual-motor abilities, a test of expressive vocabulary and achievement testing in reading, spelling, writing and mathematics. For children with more extensive issues such as possible learning problems, AD/HD, Asperger Syndrome, or other social and emotional problems, more extensive assessment is available using neuropsychological instruments, diagnostic achievement tests and checklists. Also emotional functioning can be assessed for children using projective instruments.

The Gifted Resource Center of New England offers a variety of assessment services. These can include intellectual, achievement, neuropsychological testing and testing for social and emotional status.

Waiting List

Because of the demand for testing assessments, there is usually a waiting list, especially for more extensive assessments as these take a significant amount of time both for administration and write-up Please check the status of the list by calling the main number: (401-421-3426)