Heather Kuhl, Psy. D., LMFT:
Helping Adults and Children Better Understand Themselves so They
Can Experience Personal, Professional and Academic Success.

Psychological & Psychoeducational Testing for Children:

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There are a variety of reasons an evaluation may be the right step to take for your child. Academically, testing can help to uncover learning differences, auditory or visual processing difficulties, or shed light on problems with attention and/or memory. All of these factors can play a role in learning.

Socially, children have difficulties developing friends for various reasons such a fear of rejection or humiliation, difficulties with communication, or related to neurodiversity such as with an autism.

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Lastly, certain emotions and behaviors can make it difficult for children to function at home and/or at school. Therefore, it is critical to understand the source of various emotions such as sadness or anxiety, or behaviors such as defiance and aggression to provide proper supports at home and school.

For instance, a child can have a meltdown due to severe anxiety, to be manipulative, or related to an autism spectrum disorder. It is important to understand the cause as the approach to treating each behavior is vastly different. I take time to thoroughly understand your child and provide an accurate diagnosis which is the first step to creating a roadmap for their success.

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Gifted Testing for Children:

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I provided gifted testing for children in private and public school settings. A private evaluation has several benefits including a more comfortable environment, one-on-one testing experience, more comprehensive look at intellectual functioning, and qualitative observations that may provide further insight into a child’s score and their functioning.

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Autism Testing for Children & Adults:

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Testing specifically for autism may be warranted for several reasons. I work with many adults and children who have never been diagnosed but suspect an autism spectrum disorder based upon various behavioral traits. I also provide brief autism testing for children who have already received a diagnosis from a medical professional but require a formal diagnosis and evaluation in order to get services such as for applied behavioral analysis (ABA).

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ADHD Testing for Children & Adults:

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Do you find yourself making careless mistakes at work or in your day to day life?  Perhaps you feel frustrated  because you often forget important details or miss deadlines. You notice that day dreaming and getting lost in your thoughts makes it hard to focus at work and home. If any of these apply to you, an ADHD evaluation may help you better understand these behaviors and provide a plan for how to overcome these challenges. 

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Psychological Testing for Adults:

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For adults who find certain behaviors and emotions interfering in developing relationships or  personal, academic, or occupational success, a psychological evaluation may help you gain insight into obstacles. Testing is individualized to meet your unique needs and answer various questions you may have about yourself.

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Cogscreen Evaluation for Pilots: 

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I provide Cogscreen - Aeromedical Edition (AE) testing for a select group of pilots in accordance with requirements for the Federal Aviation Administration.  

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Counseling for Adults:

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While the majority of my practice is devoted to testing, I carry a small caseload of individual therapy clients. Areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, self-esteem, adjustment difficulties, communication challenges, relationship difficulties, and substance use and recovery.

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