Child Assessments
Early Childhood
Ages 2 to 5 years old
Early childhood is a time of incredible growth and development. For many parents it can also be a period full of questions and concerns. Questions I oftentimes hear parents ask include:
“What can I do to support my child’s optimal development?”
“Is my child behind?”
“My child isn’t interested in play with friends, could he have autism?”
“Is this behavior normal?”
As parents we want what is best for our child at every stage of development and sometimes we are unsure of what that is. A developmental assessment will look at your child’s early skills across multiple areas of development including speech, motor, cognition, adaptive skills, and social domains in order to identify areas of strengths and areas for growth. Using that information, Dr. Smith will work with the family to develop individualized recommendations to bolster your child’s development.
Research has shown time and again the importance of early intervention. Developmental assessment provide parents with value insights into possible areas of need and help parents to develop an action plan so that their child is set up for success as they transition to school.
School-Age Children
6 to 12 years old
As children enter elementary and middle school they begin to establish their identity as a student and social groups become increasingly important over time. Children explore their independence and from the outside it can feel like an emotional roller-coaster. Common questions I hear from parents of school-age children include:
“My child’s teacher said that he cannot pay attention in class and distracting others around him. How can I help?”
“My child gets worries stuck in her head and is too scared to try new activities. She spends hours on her homework making sure everything is perfect and melts down if she makes a mistake.”
“Why is my child struggling to make friends?”
“My child is struggling with reading and it is beginning to impact him in other subjects, like social studies and history. What can I do?”
As children learn and grow their needs change and an assessment provides valuable insight into areas of strength and growth. Targeted assessments dig deep into one area of concern while more comprehensive assessments span across domains to better understand the interconnections.
Common Questions
Early Childhood (2 to 5 years old):
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Speech Delay
Behavior Problems
Global Developmental Delay
Assessment of School Readiness
Parent Coaching
School-Age Children (6 to 12 years old)
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Learning Problems (e.g., dyslexia, dysgrpahia)
Mood Concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression)
School Placement
Gifted & Talented Testing
Parent Coaching
Let’s Get Started
Schedule your free 20 minute consultation session to learn more about how a developmental assessment can help you understand your unique child’s needs during this time of rapid growth and development.