Psychological assessment, testing

	A psychologist evaluates a child for treatment.

Psychological tests measure children’s current academic, behavioral, social-emotional, adaptive and cognitive functioning. The results of these tests are used to develop an individualized intervention plan that uses a child’s strengths and addresses areas of need.

Glossary of terms

• Behavioral functioning: a child's behaviors
• Cognitive functioning: intellectual and learning strengths and weaknesses
• Social-emotional functioning: how well the child is regulating his or her verbal and nonverbal communication, plus emotions
• Adaptive functioning: activities of daily living, such as self-help skills, home living skills, health and safety awareness, socialization, academic functioning and communication.