CLINICAL ASSESSMENT
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Adult Psychological Assessment
Dr. Young conducts psychological assessments for individuals to clarify diagnosis and inform treatment planning. These evaluations draw on comprehensive personality assessment and differential diagnostic methods to distinguish among overlapping or complex presentations, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and personality disorders, providing a clear, evidence-based understanding of an individual’s psychological functioning. An Adult Psychological Assessment may be appropriate when:
- A diagnosis is unclear due to overlapping or complex symptoms
- Prior diagnoses or treatment approaches have not adequately addressed the individual’s presentation
- A treatment team or referring provider needs a clearer understanding of an individual’s psychological functioning to inform next steps An Adult Psychological. Assessment may include:
- Clinical interview and comprehensive personality and diagnostic testing.
- Differential diagnostic evaluation, including consideration of Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, personality disorders, and other overlapping presentations.
- Review of relevant medical and psychological records.
- Consultation with collateral sources (family members or treating providers, as appropriate).
- A written report with diagnostic clarification and treatment recommendations.
Child/Adolescent Psychological Assessment
Dr. Young conducts psychological assessments for children and adolescents to clarify diagnosis and inform treatment and educational planning. These evaluations use comprehensive personality assessment and differential diagnostic methods to distinguish among overlapping or complex presentations, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD, and to provide parents, schools, and treatment teams with a clear, evidence-based understanding of a child’s psychological functioning. A Child/Adolescent Psychological Assessment may be appropriate when:
- A diagnosis is unclear due to overlapping or complex symptoms.
- A school, pediatrician, or treatment team needs a clearer understanding of a child’s psychological functioning to guide next steps.
- Prior diagnoses or treatment approaches have not adequately addressed the child’s presentation.
A Child/Adolescent Psychological Assessment may include:
- Clinical interview with the child and parent/guardian, and comprehensive personality and diagnostic testing.
- Differential diagnostic evaluation, including consideration of Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and other overlapping presentations.
- Review of relevant medical, psychological, and educational records.
- Consultation with collateral sources (parents, teachers, or treating providers, as appropriate).
- A written report with diagnostic clarification and treatment and educational recommendations.