• Have you been feeling that something is just not right with your loved one?
• Are you confused by multiple diagnoses and recommendations you've received?
• Is your loved one having behavioral problems that will not remit?
• Are you concerned that your child is not progressing like he/she should be in school?
• Does your loved one have marked difficulty acquiring or keeping skills?
• Would you like a second opinion on a diagnosis or treatment progress?

Consultation Services:

You will be given the opportunity to meet with a doctoral and/or masters level clinician and go over your concerns.  This 1 to 2 hour consultation can occur in our office, at your home, or in your child's school depending on the nature of your needs.  The result of the consultation will be specific recommendations on how best to proceed and help your loved one or address your own needs. 

Evaluation Services:

There are a variety of evaluation services that can address both behavioral and emotional problems.  Evaluations are a critical component that leads to the identification of the problem(s) that you or your loved one are experiencing.  Evaluations not only identify the problem, but provide other useful information including: exposing strengths and weaknesses, providing recommendations for successful treatments that can be used to remedy the problem, and monitoring treatment effectiveness and progress.  Our clinicians strive to make evaluations a positive experience and work to meet the needs of the individual and family.  

Among the issues that can be addressed through Evaluations:

• Problematic behaviors  
• Speech and language delays
• Emotional concerns
• Learning difficulties
• Attention deficit, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
• Social difficulties
• Memory problems
• Sensory issues
• Motor development  
• Adaptive and Self-Care Skills

Types of Evaluations

Neuropsychological Evaluation
A neuropsychological evaluation includes a profile of an individual's cognitive, emotional, and behavioral strengths and weaknesses, as well as diagnoses as warranted, and provides comprehensive recommendations for remediating deficits and strengthening areas of need. Emerge clinicians strive to make evaluations a positive experience for parents, adults, and children and work to meet the needs of the individual and family.

Psychological Evaluation
A full Psychological Evaluation includes comprehensive assessment of the individual's cognitive, behavioral, social, and emotional functioning. These assessments help to understand the nature of the individual's strengths and difficulties, provide appropriate diagnoses and make recommendations for the remediation of symptoms.

Forensic Evaluation
Forensic evaluations are offered for individuals that may need services related to legal matters.  The forensic evaluation may consist of a neuropsychological or psychological evaluation depending on what the nature of the presenting problem. 

The cost of evaluations varies dependent on the needs of the clients, and the number and experience of professionals involved, as there may be a team of individuals working to complete the evaluation.  Please call our office at 303-322-9000 for more information or to schedule a consultation or evaluation.