Screeners
A Perspectives screener is a brief assessment of a specific concern designed to rule out problems or indicate a need for treatment or further testing. These evaluations are ideal for clients who present a specific problem.
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These screeners include:
- Initial meeting and interview with parents and child
- Phone consultations with professionals who work with the child (e.g., teachers)
- 2 – 4 hours of testing
- Feedback session with parents and child
- Written report with targeted recommendations
Free Screeners are provided by the Perspectives team to provide community services. We provide ADHD, reading, writing, and math screeners for school through university-aged students. Please see our Events Calendar to show up to one of our events!
Academic Achievement Screening
Academic achievement screeners aim to provide more information about a targeted academic or cognitive concern or a child or adolescent. This screener is typically suitable for children and adolescents. We can screen for the following disorders:
- Screening for Learning Disorders
- Reading Disorder
- Writing Disorder
- Math Disorder
- Nonverbal Learning Disorder
- Language Disorder
- Pragmatic Communication Disorder
ADHD & Executive Functioning Screening
ADHD screeners aim to differentiate problems with attention and behavior from other concerns. It is suitable for children, adolescents, and adults.
Head Injury Screening
Head injury screeners aim to assess the severity of concussion symptoms and related functional changes. It is suitable for children, adolescents, and adults.
Dementia Screening
Dementia screeners aim to determine possible causes of memory loss and whether a mild or major cognitive impairment is present. This screener applies to adults.
Psychological Assessment Screening
Psychological assessment screeners aim to provide an indicator of potential psychological or psychiatric problems impacting functionality. It is suitable for children, adolescents, and adults.