Testing services
Cognitive, Developmental, Behavioral & Academic Testing
Our team is dedicated to making sure your child receives the most thorough evaluation possible. We offer a wide variety of evaluations to support your child’s individual educational needs. Let us help you with your child’s academic journey.
At a glance
- CognitiveIQ testing of general cognitive abilities
- DevelopmentalMilestones compared with children the same age
- BehavioralAutism, ADHD, executive functioning and social-emotional concerns
- AcademicReading, writing, mathematics and processing skills
Evaluations we offer
All testing services are provided by licensed, nationally certified school psychologists.
Cognitive
Cognitive testing
Cognitive testing, more commonly known as Intelligence Quotient (IQ) testing, is used to better understand general cognitive abilities. IQ testing measures a person’s general intelligence in relation to people of the same age.
Developmental & behavioral
Developmental & behavioral testing
Developmental testing compares your child’s developmental milestones with those of children the same age. It helps parents better understand their child’s strengths and weaknesses and may identify developmental delays.
Behavioral testing identifies your child’s behavioral difficulties, what function the behavior serves and how it may be affecting your child academically.
Academic
Academic testing
Academic testing may help determine your child’s levels of reading, writing, mathematics and processing skills, and identify academic strengths and weaknesses.
Preparing for testing
Testing usually takes 1–2 hours, depending on the individual. If your child is being evaluated, we recommend that you:
- Choose a time of day when your child is most alert.
- Make sure your child gets plenty of rest before testing.
- Make sure your child has eaten a well-balanced meal and is feeling well.
Try not to place too much emphasis on the test session itself. Instead, encourage your child to do the best they can.
What behavioral testing covers
Examples of behaviors that are assessed include, but are not limited to:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Executive functioning disorders
- Social-emotional concerns
The cost of behavioral testing is covered under Medicaid and Medicare through Sunshine Health Insurance.
Schedule an evaluation
Call (305) 270-1440 (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm) or request an appointment online to discuss which evaluation is right for your child.
Questions about testing?
Our team can explain each evaluation and help you choose the right one for your child.