Iowa City Psychological Testing

The Iowa City Psychological Testing team is ready to help you or a loved one to get the care they need. Symptoms of a psychological or neuropsychological disorder can sometimes be clear, however, oftentimes the issue is not as easy to pinpoint and requires testing to rule out certain conditions and provide an accurate diagnosis. Testing is a way of evaluating behavioral patterns, social and emotional functioning, and intellectual abilities in order to understand the strengths and capabilities an individual may have, as well as difficulties or impairments they may face. Iowa City Psychological Testing can be used to help guide treatment as well as provide information to the individual, as well as family members, teachers, doctors, social workers, mental health professionals, and other care team members, so they are able to support and help that individual improve functioning.

Benefits of Testing

Helps to clarify mental health diagnoses and provide insight
Provides insight and understanding of strengths and weaknesses
Help identify developmental delays
Helps with identifying cognitive impairments or concerns (ex. memory concerns), and establishing baseline abilities
Used to assess the level of focus and attention issues, and identify or rule out Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Used to assess academic ability and identify or rule out a learning disorder
Helps with identifying autism spectrum disorders
Helps guide treatment plan goals and lead to referrals for appropriate services
Provides information for individuals to share when applying for social security or other disability services
Helps provide information that may be helpful to obtain school services, such as an IEP or 504 Plan, early entrance into kindergarten, acceptance in the gifted/talented program
May be required for employment, such as for a Police Officer
Provides information regarding psychological functioning to determine appropriateness to participate in surgery