The DePaul University Community
Mental Health Center provides psychological assessment for children and adolescents up to
age 17. Testing is done by licensed clinical
psychologists and graduate level trainees supervised by licensed clinical psychologists. Common reasons for referring children for
psychological testing are:
· Concerns about a child’s
intellectual abilities (not performing in school, poor problem-solving, poor
comprehension, school readiness)
· Concerns about possible learning
disabilities (language, visual or auditory processing problems, motor skill delays)
· Concerns about attention deficit
disorder (inattentive, impulsive, hyperactive)
· Concerns about the child’s
emotional functioning (interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, coping abilities, trauma,
depression, anxiety)
What happens in the Psychological Testing Program?
In the
initial interview, staff gather information about the problems the child is experiencing
to determine the need for psychological testing. If
psychological testing is determined as necessary, the testing process can take 3 to 6
hours and is usually completed over a series of 2-3 sessions.
After testing is complete, a feedback session is held with the family to
discuss the findings and recommend a course of action to support the child. Testing helps families understand their
child’s strengths and weaknesses so they can better realize their potential. Testing may also support the family in seeking
additional support from the child’s school.
What does it cost?
Fees at DePaul Community Mental Health
Center are on a sliding scale based on income and the number of dependents. The sliding fee is established at intake. Testing fees are two-times the family fee for
counseling. The maximum time
billed is 6 hours. No one will be denied
service due to inability to pay. We do ask
that the payments be made after each session to avoid the expense of billing. The Center will bill Medicaid for those clients
that are eligible.
If you are interested in beginning the
evaluation process or would like more information, please call (773) 325-7780 and ask for
a Psychological Testing intake. |
