COGNITIVE & ACADEMIC EVALUATIONS
Understand How You or Your Child Thinks, Learns & Performs
Comprehensive cognitive and academic evaluations designed to identify strengths, uncover learning challenges, and provide clear recommendations for moving forward.
Clear Answers Through Comprehensive Assessment
Cognitive and academic evaluations examine intellectual abilities, learning processes, and academic performance. These assessments can provide valuable insight into how an individual processes information, approaches learning, and performs across different academic areas.
By developing a clearer picture of cognitive and academic functioning, Dr. Mari Overlock can help individuals, families, and schools better understand areas of strength and difficulty and determine appropriate next steps.
What We Evaluate
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Intellectual & Cognitive Assessments
Evaluate intellectual abilities and cognitive functioning to better understand individual strengths and areas of difficulty.
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Learning Disability Evaluations
Assess learning and academic concerns to help identify difficulties that may be affecting educational performance.
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Cognitive & Academic Testing
Examine cognitive abilities alongside academic performance to provide a more complete understanding of learning needs.
Educational Support Recommendations
Provide individualized recommendations that can help guide educational planning, accommodations, and academic support.
When an Evaluation May Be Helpful
A cognitive and academic evaluation may be appropriate when there are concerns about:
Learning or academic performance
Intellectual or cognitive functioning
Possible learning disabilities
The need for educational accommodations or additional support
Understanding individual cognitive and academic strengths and challenges
What to Expect
A clear, supportive process designed to provide meaningful answers and practical next steps.
1. Clinical Interview
The evaluation begins with a clinical interview. The psychologist gathers information about current concerns, emotional symptoms, medical and family history, social functioning, education, employment history, and previous mental health treatment.
2. Psychological Testing
Based on the reason for the evaluation, specific assessments may be recommended. These can include questionnaires, rating scales, personality measures, cognitive assessments, attention testing, and symptom inventories. Testing may take place in one session or across multiple appointments.
3. Observation & Assessment
Throughout the process, the psychologist observes communication patterns, emotional responses, behavior, and problem-solving abilities. These observations are combined with the interview and testing results to develop a complete understanding of the individual’s functioning.
4. Results & Recommendations
After the evaluation, the psychologist reviews the information and prepares a written report. A feedback session may be scheduled to explain the findings, answer questions, and discuss recommendations. With authorization, the report can also be shared with healthcare providers, schools, or other professionals to help guide future care and treatment planning.