PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION
Three types of psychological evaluation are offered
They may be performed conjointly or separately.
Usually, between 3-4 sessions are needed to complete an evaluation (depending on the complexity of the situation, more sessions may be added). Sessions are ideally performed once a week (but can be performed every other week).
1
EVALUATION OF THE AFFECTIVE PROFILE
A
Evaluation of the social and emotional functioning of the individual.
B
Methodology usually used:
Chosen according to the motives
of consultation, preliminary clinical hypotheses, and working hypotheses. Modifications (adding or withdrawing a test or questionnaire) may be done during the evaluation.
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Clinical interview.
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Projective tests.
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Personality tests.
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Behavioral questionnaires (for example, questionnaires measuring anxiety, mood, impulsivity).
C
Results of the evaluation will lead to the definition and implementation of an efficient intervention plan.
2
EVALUATION OF AN ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER WITH OR WITHOUT HYPERACTIVITY (ADHD)
A
Determining if an ADHD is present
or not.
B
Methodology usually used:
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Clinical interview.
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Behavioral questionnaires.
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Cognitive tests measuring attention processes.
C
Results of the evaluation will lead to the definition and implementation of an efficient intervention plan.
3
EVALUATION OF COGNITIVE ABILITIES
A
Evaluation of cognitive abilities,
in order to characterize cognitive aptitudes and their influence on school performance and everyday life.
B
Methodology usually used:
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Wechsler Scale: WPPSI-IV
for 2-7 years old children.
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Wechsler Scale: WISC-V
for 8-16 years old youths.
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Wechsler Scale: WAIS-IV
for 16-99 years individuals.
C
Results will lead to the identification of efficient cognitive abilities, and cognitive abilities which could be optimized. Recommendations will be issued, notably in relation to the need of performing a more thorough neuropsychological evaluation.
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HONORARY FEES
Honorary fees are paid at the end of each session. A receipt is issued for insurance purposes.