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Assessment Services at Step Stone
Our tailored assessment services can provide valuable insight into you or your child’s emotional, social, academic, and/or behavioral well-being.
Whether you’re seeking clarity around mood, anxiety, attention, and/or learning, our assessment services can assist you in learning more about yourself or your child.
Our Assessment Services at a Glance
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Psychoeducational
Psychoeducational assessments looks at how a child, teen, or adult learns and processes information. It combines measures of cognitive abilities (such as problem-solving, memory, and reasoning) with academic skills (like reading, writing, and math) to identify learning strengths and challenges. These assessments can clarify whether difficulties are related to learning disorders, attention, or other factors, and provide tailored recommendations to support success at school, work, and home. These are our most comprehensive assessments.
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Psychological
Psychological assessments explore emotional, social, and behavioral functioning to better understand how someone is feeling and coping. It may involve interviews, questionnaires, and standardized measures to identify concerns such as anxiety, depression, attention difficulties, or behavioral challenges. The goal is to provide a clear picture of strengths and areas of concern, guiding individualized recommendations for therapy, school, or daily life.
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ADHD & Autism
ADHD or Autism assessments examine attention, behavior, social communication, and daily functioning to understand strengths and challenges. These assessments may include interviews, questionnaires, and standardized measures, along with input from parents, teachers, or caregivers. The results provide clarity on whether ADHD or Autism may be present and offer tailored recommendations to support learning, relationships, and overall well-being.
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Forensic (Legal)
A forensic (legal) assessment applies psychological expertise to answer specific legal questions clearly and objectively. Depending on the referral, this may include evaluations of decision-making capacity, risk and safety, criminal or civil responsibility, fitness to stand trial, parenting and custody, personal injury/trauma impact, or workplace/academic accommodations. We use evidence-based tools, collateral information, and focused reports tailored to the court or legal context, offering clear opinions and practical recommendations.
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Identity and Gender-Affirming
A gender-affirming assessment centers the person’s lived experience, strengths, and identity while evaluating mental health, social supports, and any barriers to well-being. These assessments use respectful, trauma-informed interviews and validated measures when needed, and prioritize informed consent, confidentiality, and culturally competent care. The goal is to provide clear, compassionate recommendations that support a person’s gender journey—whether for clinical planning, medical care (e.g., letters for gender-affirming care, such as hormone replacement or surgeries), school/work supports, or legal purposes—while affirming their identity every step of the way.
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Pre-School Readiness Screener
Starting preschool is an exciting milestone, and a readiness screener can help ensure your child feels confident and prepared. This assessment looks at early skills such as language, pre-academics, social interaction, emotional regulation, and motor development. The goal is to identify your child’s strengths and any areas where extra support may be helpful, giving parents and teachers practical recommendations to help your child thrive as they begin their school journey.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Assessments
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A psychoeducational assessment focuses on learning and cognitive abilities, such as memory, attention, problem-solving, and academic skills (reading, writing, math). A psychological assessment looks at emotional, social, and behavioral well-being to better understand challenges like anxiety, depression, or behavioral difficulties. Sometimes both types of assessments are recommended for a full picture.
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If you or your child are struggling with learning, focusing, or keeping up in school despite putting in effort, a psychoeducational assessment can help identify underlying learning differences, such as ADHD or a learning disability, and provide strategies to support success.
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A psychological assessment typically involves an interview, questionnaires, and sometimes standardized tests. It helps uncover underlying factors contributing to emotional or behavioral concerns, such as anxiety, depression, or difficulties with coping and relationships.
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These assessments include interviews, questionnaires, and sometimes direct testing, along with input from parents, teachers, or caregivers. They explore patterns of attention, behavior, and social communication to determine if ADHD or Autism may be present, and provide tailored recommendations for home, school, and community supports.
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Forensic assessments are requested in legal settings, such as court cases or workplace claims. They may address issues like parenting and custody, decision-making capacity, workplace accommodations, or the psychological impact of trauma. These evaluations result in a formal report designed to answer specific legal questions.
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This type of assessment is designed to support an individual’s gender journey in a respectful, validating, and compassionate way. It may be required to access gender-affirming medical care, provide documentation for schools or workplaces, or guide mental health support.
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It depends on the type of assessment. Some may take just a few hours across one or two sessions, while more comprehensive evaluations (such as psychoeducational or forensic assessments) may take multiple sessions to complete.
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It depends on the type of assessment. Some may take just a few hours across one or two sessions, while more comprehensive evaluations (such as psychoeducational or forensic assessments) may take multiple sessions to complete.
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Yes. All assessments include a detailed, easy-to-understand written report with findings, a clear explanation of results, and personalized recommendations.
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After the evaluation, we meet with you (and your child, if applicable) to go over the results, answer questions, and discuss next steps. We also provide recommendations and resources for therapy, school, or other supports.
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Yes. Results are confidential and shared only with you unless you request otherwise or unless a legal requirement applies (such as a forensic evaluation).
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Fees vary by assessment. For a full assessment quote, please book a meet-and-greet with one of our clinicians specializing in conducting assessments for a full break down of expected prices per assessment.