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all about KidS
Is Testing My Child Worth The Money?
By Jim Forgan, Ph.D. Licensed School Psychologist
You might wonder if time doing a thorough inspection to identify problem 1. First we meet with parents so you can share your
testing your child is worth items that are hidden from your visual inspection. The concerns and we can review paperwork that helps us
the money. The short answer home inspector looks for hidden concerns that might create a unique evaluation to answer your most important
is “yes” because testing cause you future problems. questions.
provides information about In that same spirit, testing your child could identify 2. We individually test your child.
the best way to help your hidden concerns like anxiety or low self-esteem. If these 3. We analyze the results and write up a written
child. It also explains areas are treated when your child is young, the outcome summary.
how your child learns and is much better than if anxiety and low self-esteem worsen 4. Parents meet with us to discuss the results.
processes information. all the way into adulthood. Likewise, the toll from an 5. Together we create a brief action plan of next steps.
Testing your child also helps unidentified reading learning disability that goes undetected The recommendations offer suggestions for helping
you understand your child’s all the way until high school causes your child to harbor a at home and in school. At the conclusion of the testing
self-esteem. Furthermore, lot of emotional baggage. These kids often live feeling dumb process you understand more about your child and what
the testing process discovers any hidden areas that can and like they don’t fit in at school. They often associate with to do to help at home and school.
be the underlying cause of your child’s struggles. others who might be prone to risky teen behavior. Contact us if we can help you understand your child.
Think about this. Have you ever purchased a house? As Here’s a quick rundown of what happens during the
part of the process you hired a home inspector to spend testing process.
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longer serve your higher purpose (LOVE and HEALTH). You will sleep better too. There is no time like the present to seize the day. Happy
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