Psychological Evaluations at The Wellness Vineyard

Our psychological evaluations offer a comprehensive understanding of emotional, behavioral, and cognitive functioning. Each evaluation is tailored to the individual and designed to identify underlying factors contributing to current challenges. Using clinical interviews, standardized assessment measures, and behavioral observations, we integrate findings into a cohesive clinical profile that highlights strengths, challenges, and areas for growth.

Goals of the psychological evaluation include:
* Clarifying diagnostic questions
* Understanding emotional and behavioral patterns
* Informing effective and efficient treatment planning
* Guiding recommendations for academic, workplace, or daily living supports

Conditions We Commonly Evaluate:

ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cognitive Impairments
Developmental Delays/Disorders
Dyslexia
Executive Functioning Disorders
Intellectual Disabilities
Learning Disabilities
Psychiatric/Mental Health Disorders

Our approach emphasizes clinical accuracy, integrative understanding, and individualized recommendations to support meaningful progress and wellbeing. More specific types of psychological evaluations provided at The Wellness Vineyard are described below.

Neuropsychological Evaluation

A neuropsychological evaluation is a type of psychological evaluation that provides a detailed assessment of how brain function influences cognitive, emotional, and behavioral performance. We assess cognitive functioning across key domains to clarify how neurological and cognitive factors influence behavior and performance, offering precise recommendations for support and intervention.

This comprehensive process includes:

* Cognitive testing across attention, learning and memory, executive function, language and verbal abilities, visual spatial/perceptual skills, and emotional/behavioral regulation skill areas
*Identification of brain-behavior relationships

* Recommendations for accommodations, therapy, or skill-building

In addition to the goals of any psychological evaluation, a neuropsychological evaluation will include clarifying diagnostic questions related to neurological or developmental conditions and differentiating cognitive from emotional causes of difficulty.

Psychoeducational Evaluation

A psychoeducational evaluation provides a comprehensive assessment of learning, cognitive abilities, and academic functioning to better understand how an individual processes information and acquires skills. Our psychoeducational evaluation is designed to identify strengths and areas of difficulty that may be affecting academic performance, attention, or overall learning efficiency. By examining how cognitive abilities interact with academic skills, we develop a clear and cohesive profile of learning patterns and needs.

The process includes measuring intellectual functioning, academic achievement, and relevant cognitive processes, along with clinical interviews, behavioral observations, and developmental or educational history.

Findings from a psychoeducational evaluation support diagnostic clarification as well as educational criteria set forth by the Texas Education Agency for learning disabilities like dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, auditory and language processing disorders, or other specific concerns. Conditions The outcomes will guide individualized recommendations, including instructional strategies, academic interventions, and educational accommodations.

The goal is to provide meaningful insight that helps individuals, families, and educators support learning, growth, and long-term academic success.

Additional Evaluation Components

Additional components may be necessary for a thorough investigation of a client's functioning and may include, but are not limited to:

* Extensive Record Review

* On-site Observations (e.g., school, daycare)

* Functional Behavior Assessment