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At SWA all assessments / consultation requests can be developed for administration either in-person, or virtually based on the individual’s requests.
Assessments/Consultations: Description
Assessments at SWA are built on the foundation of psychometrics. Psychometrics is a field of study within psychology and education that focuses on the theory and technique of psychological measurement. This includes the development, administration, and interpretation of quantitative tests designed to measure psychological variables such as intelligence, personality traits, attitudes, and abilities. Psychometricians use statistical methods to ensure that tests are reliable and valid, meaning they consistently measure what they are intended to measure and accurately reflect the construct being assessed.
Assessments/Evaluations refer to the collection and analysis of information gathered through interviews, questionnaires, and standardized tests.
Assessments/Evaluations are used to answer specific questions about the nature of a Client’s problem and to offer recommendations and/or solutions to resolve or manage the problem more effectively.
Assessments/Evaluations:
Common General Assessments
Mental Health Assessment / Consultation
The purpose of mental health assessments is to determine what is happening in the individual’s life that may be interfering with their ability to behave, feel, and/or achieve in a more appropriate and constructive manner. Assessments are designed to ensure that the whole person is considered when evaluating a situation, to assist clarify important issues, and then guide the recommendations in a treatment plan. The ultimate assessment goal is assisting an individual to optimize their functioning leading to their highest quality of life.
Assessment / Consultation: Common Types
- Depressive Disorder
- Sleep Disorders
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Adjustment Disorder
- Parenting Capacity
- Custody & Access
- Anxiety Disorder
- Eating Disorders
- Intellectual Disorders
- Addiction
- Greif / Loss
- Forensic
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Learning Disorders
- Bipolar Affective Disorder
- Attachment Disorder
- Separation / Divorce
Alternative Opinion Consultations
At SWA we acknowledge at times that a new perspective can lead to new theories and new opportunities for personal growth. With 25 years of offering comprehensive community based and residential treatment services we have had the opportunity to review assessments from all over the world. We have a comprehensive review process and the ability to add new data collection to advance understanding how issues have changed over time to establish a plan for better long-term outcomes.
Additional General Assessments
- Personality Assessment
- Competency Assessment
Common Specialized Assessments
Psycho-educational Assessment
Assessment and treatment services are provided to children, adolescents, and adults who exhibit symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and/or Learning Disabilities. We utilize a comprehensive evaluation to help identify or rule out the presence of attention deficits, a learning disability, and/or an emotional problem, including: (1) intellectual and cognitive testing; (2) academic and achievement assessment; (3) personality/emotional testing; and (4) neuropsychological testing, screening and diagnosing neurologically-based attention deficits.
Once an accurate diagnosis is attained, a variety of proven effective treatments are available to help the distractible, inattentive, and/or hyperactive child or adult learns to concentrate and reach his/her potential.
Parenting Capacity Assessment
Family and parenting assessments, bonding assessments, and/or parenting capacity assessments, are comprehensive evaluations that: (1) identify a caretaker’s overall ability to appropriately care for children including objective measurement of the adult’s parenting skills; (2) evaluate interrelationships among each of the family members including the child(ren)’s perceptions and ratings of their parent/caretaker; (3) provide specific recommendations regarding the referral questions while taking into concern the profound differences among various families; and (4) address pertinent agency/court goals.
This assessment requires the participation of all immediate family members and others recognized as a significant part of the family’s functioning. The assessment is done in three phases: Interviewing, Structured Interaction, and Standardized Assessment.
Additional Specialized Evaluations and Psychological Assessment
- Eating Disorders
- Child Custody & Access
- Forensics
Consultations
- Consultations involve a brief evaluation or review of information along with an opinion based on the information and possible courses of action.
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