testing & assessments

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Psychoeducational testing and comprehensive diagnostic evaluations each provide distinct but complementary benefits for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. 

Psychoeducational testing focuses on assessing cognitive abilities, academic skills, and learning styles, helping to identify specific learning challenges and guide the development of targeted educational interventions and accommodations. This type of testing is especially valuable for creating effective individualized education plans (IEPs) or 504 Plans that support academic achievement.

A comprehensive diagnostic evaluation (CDE) goes beyond academic and cognitive functioning to include assessments of behavior, social-emotional development, and adaptive skills. For individuals with autism, this broader evaluation helps confirm a diagnosis, understand the full impact of neurodevelopmental differences, and inform appropriate therapeutic and educational supports. A CDE is sometimes required by insurance companies to confirm or reconfirm a diagnosis.