– Testing & Assessment –

Testing and assessment are the vital first steps in a successful treatment program. A significant number of behavioral health cases are misdiagnosed. This is due, in part, to the complex presentation of many cases. For example, ADHD and Autism Spectrum have symptoms that mimic those of other disorders such as hearing problems, learning disabilities and mood disorders. In addition, these conditions are often accompanied by other co-existing disorders. Diagnostic accuracy increases when testing and assessment is performed by a trained and experienced specialist. 

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Data generated from testing and assessment contributes to an accurate diagnosis. It also helps in developing an understanding where treatment should begin and what areas should receive the most focus. Follow up testing provides an objective measure of progress toward treatment goals. Plans are adjusted accordingly. 

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The Upper Room Testing and Assessment services are designed to: 

• Accurately diagnose behavioral health conditions 

• Identify each patient’s specific strengths and weaknesses 

• Use this specific knowledge to develop an individualized treatment plan 

• Measure progress toward treatment goals 

 

Anxiety, Depression, OCD, and other conditions

• Aides in treatment planning and progress monitoring 

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Computerized Performance Tests (CPT)

• Objectively measures attention performance

• Objectively measures reading comprehension performance 

• Aides in treatment planning and progress monitoring 

 

Patient / Parent / Teacher performance assessment tools

• Individual assessment inventory of skills and performance helps determine strengths and weaknesses and aids in diagnosis 

• Aides in treatment planning and progress monitoring 

 

A tailored treatment plan may include: 

• Cognitive / Behavioral Therapies (CBT / BT)

• Psychiatric medication management (Rx)

• Performance-based interventions which consider strengths to address weaknesses

• Family-based interventions which develop and reinforce boundaries, expectations and skills development

• Play Therapy

• Group or Family Therapy

• Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

• Individualized Education Program (IEP) planning

• Ancillary / Supportive interventions as appropriate