Diagnostic Testing Services

What Are Diagnostic Tests?

Diagnostic tests are published peer reviewed standardized psycho-diagnostic measures and measurement devices of statistical significance that provide relevant information about the person being tested. Psychological assessments are used in many areas: education, industry, the military and the legal system, to name a few. In the area of education, the need for psychological assessments usually arises when a teacher or parent wants to understand why a child is not functioning well relative to his or her peers. For example, the child may exhibit problems with reading or the child may not be motivated to learn at school.

Why Do A Diagnostic Test? Purposes

While the purposes of diagnostic testing may be varied generally, seven major goals are the ultimate aim of diagnostic testing

To create a legal document.
To provide a meaningful translation of data collected via various methods.
To provide accurate assessment with qualitative information and test data.
To support or refuse hypotheses about the person being tested with.
To serve as a source of clinical hypotheses and appropriate interventions.
Creating a record of meaningful baseline of information about current functioning and/or to evaluate future progress after the implementation of appropriate interventions.
To obtain clinical hypotheses and appropriate course of action.

Who Needs Diagnostic Testing?

Individuals or related parties that have a questions related to psychological difficulties need to contact a Clinical Psychologist that has been specifically trained in the administration, scoring and analysis of psychodiagnostic tests.

Methodology

A typical comprehensive psychological assessment and evaluation may require three to four office visits. In some cases a single visit may be enough. During the initial stage the psychologist will collect all pertinent medical, administrative and clinical documentation will be gathered and a clinical interview will be conducted to assess the individual’s difficulties. After the initial assessment the appropriate testing protocol will be established. The following sessions will be dedicated to the administration of the test. After all the data is collected the psychologist will analyze and interpret the data and tests results to compile a comprehensive written report. Lastly a final session will be required where the psychologist will provide a written report and appropriate verbal and written feedback and recommendation. During this last step any question or concern that may linger over the diagnostic process will be addressed.

Most Common Tests & Test Batteries

BDI-II: The Beck Depression: Inventory is the most widely used instrument for detecting depression, takes just five minutes to complete and is more clinically sensitive than ever.
Bender–Gestalt II: Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt Test, Second Edition: This test provides interpretive information about an individual's development and neuropsychological functioning. Reveals the maturation level of visuomotor perceptions, which is associated with language ability and various functions of intelligence Ideal for use as a first measure in an extended psychological battery or as a screener for neuropsychological impairment. Comprehensive testing observations include physical demeanor, drawing technique, test-taking behavior, and attitude.
CAT: Children’s Apperception Test: CAT measures aspects of personality, including level of reality testing and judgment, control and regulation of drives, and degree of autonomy.
DAS: Differential Ability Scales: The DAS is used to provide an in-depth analysis of children’s learning abilities, strengths and weaknesses. Once identified, effective planning, intervention, appropriate goals, and progress monitoring can be developed. This test is appropriate for ethnically diverse populations as it can predict achievement with cultural fairness.
Hare's Checklist (PCL-R): PCL-R is a diagnostic tool used to rate a person's psychopathic or antisocial tendencies. People who are psychopathic prey ruthlessly on others using charm, deceit and violence.
Mental Status Exam: This is a structured assessment of the patient's behavioral and cognitive functioning.
MCMI-III: Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-III Corrections Report: MCMI-III is a psychological assessment tool intended to provide information on psychopathology, including specific disorders outlined in the DSM-IV. It is intended for adults (18 and over). This test was created to help support crucial programming and placement decisions. MCMI-III™ provides clinically based statements on six issues of most concern in corrections settings to implement effective mental health interventions, substance abuse treatment, and anger management services. This test will assess: Reaction to Authority Escape Risk Disposition to Malinger Response to Crowding / Isolation Amenability to Treatment / Rehabilitation, and Suicidal Tendencies
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-Adolescent: MMPI-A test contains adolescent-specific scales, and other unique features designed to make the instrument especially appropriate for today’s youth. Offering reports tailored to particular settings, the MMPI-A test helps provide relevant information to aid in problem identification, diagnosis, and treatment planning for youth (ages 14–18).
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2: MMPI-2 is one of the most widely used and researched test of adult psychopathology. Used to assist diagnosis and selection of treatment methods. This test is frequently used to assess major symptoms of social and personal maladjustment, to identify suitable candidates for high-risk public safety positions, and to provide a strong empirical foundation for a clinician's expert testimony.
PAI: Personality Assessment Inventory is a multi-scale test of psychological functioning that assesses constructs relevant to personality and psychopathology evaluation.
Rorschach Test: The inkblot test is a method of psychological evaluation. Psychologists use this test in an attempt to examine the personality characteristics and emotional functioning.
Stanford Binet Intelligence Scale-V: Current uses for the test include clinical and neuropsychological assessment, educational placement, compensation evaluations, career assessment, adult neuropsychological treatment, forensics, and research on aptitude.
SII Strong Vocational Interest Inventory: The Strong Interest Inventory is an interest inventory used in career assessment. The goal of this assessment is to give insight into a person's interests, so that they may have less difficulty in deciding on an appropriate career choice for themselves. It is also frequently used for educational guidance as one of the most popular career assessment tools.
TAT: Thematic Apperception Test is a projective psychological test. Proponents of this technique assert that a person's responses reveal underlying motives, concerns.
TOMM Test of Memory Malingering: This test also assess for exaggerated or deliberately faked memory impairment.
WAIS–IV Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale for Adults: WAIS IV was developed to provide the most advanced measure of cognitive ability.
WIAT Wechsler Individual Achievement Test: Assesses the academic achievement of children, adolescents, college students and adults, aged 4 through 85. The test enables the assessment of a broad range of academics skills or only a particular area of need. There are four basic scales: Reading, Math, Writing, and Oral Language.
Vineland-II: Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales has been a leading measure of personal and social skills needed for everyday living. Psychologists and other professionals depend on it to identify individuals who have Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, and other impairments. Not only does Vineland aid in diagnosis, but it gives you valuable information for developing educational and treatment plans. A measure of adaptive behavior from birth to adulthood. The leading instrument for supporting the diagnosis of intellectual and development.
WISC-IV Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children — Fourth Edition (WISC-IV): Ages / Grades: Children 6:0–16:11) is a cognitive ability assessment of verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory, and processing speed.
Woodcock-Johnson® III Tests of Achievement: This test measures academic achievement for children and adults: Ages 2 to 90+ years.

Additional Diagnostic Tests Provided

This is not a complete list, however, we will always help you identify what diagnostic tests would be most beneficial nd appropriate to your needs.

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Advanced Clinical Solutions for WAIS-IV and WMS-IV
Alcohol Use Inventory
Asperger’s Syndrome Diagnostic Scale
b Test
Battery for Health Improvement-2
Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development-III
Beck Anxiety Inventory
Beck Depression Inventory-II
Beck Hopelessness Scale
Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation
Behavior Rating of Executive Function
Benton Neuropsychological Test Battery
Bender Visual Motor Gestalt Test-II
Benton Facial Recognition
Benton Right-Left Orientation
Benton Serial Digit Learning
Benton Temporal Orientation
Benton Visual Form Discrimination
Benton Visual Retention Test-5
Boston Naming Test-2
Boston Block Building Test
Brief Cognitive Status Exam
Brief Symptom Inventory
Brown Attention Deficit Disorder Scales
California Verbal Learning Test-II
Category Test
Childhood Autism Rating Scale 2
Children’s Apperception Test
Children’s Category Test
Children’s Memory Scale
Classification Test
Color Trails Test
Comprehensive Assessment of Mathematical Abilities
Comprehensive Assessment of Spoken Language
Comprehensive Test of Nonverbal Intelligence-II
Comprehensive Trail Making Test
Conners Adult ADHD Rating Scales
Connors Continuous Performance Test
Dementia Rating Scale
Draw a Bicycle
Draw a Clock
Draw a Person
Mini Mental Status Examination
Dot Counting Test
Facial Recognition Test
Finger Tapping Test
Fist-Edge-Palm Test
Geriatric Depression Scale
Gifted Rating Scales
Gilliam Asperger’s Disorder Scale
Gillium Autism Rating Scale
Gray Oral Reading Test-4
Halsted Reitan Neuropsychological Test Battery
Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised
Hooper Visual Organization Test
House Tree Person Test
Hue Test
Illinois Test of Psycholinguistic Abilities
Judgement of Line Orientation
Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement-III-Beta version
Leiter International Performance Scale-Revised-Cognition
Lindamood Auditory Conceptualization Test-3
Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing Program-$
Luria Nebraska Neuropsychological Test Battery-I
Mazes Test
McCarthy Scales of Children’s Abilities
Mental Status Checklist
Miller Forensic Assessment of Symptoms Test
Millon Adolescent Clinical Inventory
Millon Adolescent Personality Inventory
Millon Behavioral Medicine Diagnostic
Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-III
Mini Inventory of Right Brain Injury
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-II
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-Adolescent
Motivation Assessment Scale
Nelson-Denny-Reading Test with and without accommodations of extended time
Neonatal Assessment of Preterm Infants
Oral and Written Language Scales-II
Pain Patient Profile
Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-III
Personal History Checklist
Personality Assessment Inventory
Picture Arrangement Test
Quality of Life Inventory
Quick Neurological Screening Test
Raven Progressive Matrices
Rey 15 Item Memory Test
Rey Osterrieth Complex Figure Test
Rockwood Driving Battery
Rorschach Inkblot Test
Sentence Completion Test
Sentence Repetition Test
Stanford Binet Intelligence Scale-V
Stroop Color and Word Test
Structured Interview of Reported Symptoms
Symbol Digit Modalities Test
Symptom Checklist-90-Revised
Tactile Performance Test
Test of Memory Malingering
Test of Nonverbal Intelligence-IV
Test of Variables of Attention
Test of Verbal Conceptualization and Fluency
Thematic Apperception Test
Trail Making Test
Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children
Trauma Symptom Inventory
Verbal Fluency Test
Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale-II
Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-IV
Wechsler Individual Achievement Test-III
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-IV (WISC-V is in beta)
Wechsler Memory Scale-IV
Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scales of Ability-III (IV is in Beta)
Wide Range Achievement Test-4
Wide Range Assessment of Memory and Learning-2
Wisconsin Card Sorting Test
Woodcock Johnson Test of Achievement-III
Woodcock-Johnson Test of Cognition-III