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Psychological Evaluations:
* Assess cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
* Often used to diagnose learning disabilities, ADHD, or emotional disorders.
Educational Assessments:
* Focus on academic skills, such as reading, writing, math, and general learning capabilities.
* Used to identify specific learning disabilities or challenges in school performance.
Intellectual or Cognitive Testing:
* Assess a student's intelligence and cognitive abilities, often through IQ testing.
* Commonly used to identify giftedness or intellectual disabilities.
Behavioral Assessments:
* Analyze students' behavior in the classroom or school setting.
* Used to identify behavioral issues or mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, or conduct disorders.
Social-Emotional Assessments:
* Focus on assessing social skills, emotional regulation, and overall mental health.
* Used for identifying issues like bullying, anxiety, or other mental health challenges.
Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA):
* Used to determine the underlying causes of disruptive or problematic behaviors in students.
* Helps design behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
Adaptive Behavior Assessments:
* Assess daily living skills and functional abilities, particularly for students with developmental disabilities.
* Focuses on areas like communication, self-care, social skills, and community participation.
