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It might never be ADHD. When is the assessment not correct?

Learn how Robert Yerkes and the US Army played roles in current assessment tests.

When evaluating young children for possible learning difficulties, it's important to understand the categories defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA). This legislation provides a framework for identifying specific types of learning disabilities, which are critical for determining eligibility for special education services. While we are covering how IDEA defines these areas today, it’s also important to keep in mind that the schoo

Mine is Behavioral Observation! A Hill I Will Die On When it comes to assessment, it is essential for providers to focus not only on the content—such as the specific words individuals use during therapy or the numerical scores derived from psychological tests—but also on the process, which encompasses how clients interact and behave throughout the assessment. In my experience, there have been very few occasions where the results of a psychological test genuinely surprised me.

What do you think: Do people accurately report their own psychological symptoms?

Navigating the world of healthcare billing can often feel like a daunting task for many patients. With complex insurance policies,...

The origins of telehealth can be traced back to the invention of the telephone in 1876, which paved the way for innovative uses in...

Importance of Learning in New Assessments