At Martinich Enterprises, we conduct comprehensive, thoughtful, and individualized diagnostic evaluation reports and psychological and neuropsychological testing services for individuals who range in age from 15 months to 97 years.
- What is Psychometric Testing?
- Cognitive testing compares a person’s scores to people from their age group.
- Standardized and normed psychometric instruments used to measure various aspects of a person’s symptoms and functioning.
- Symptom-specific testing compares people to the general population for their age and to a specific demographic (such as gender, clinical versus nonclinical, education level).
- Determination of mental health concerns often based on how much a person’s scores differ from the average.
- These are sophisticated measures that are developed through research.
- Personality and symptom-specific testing includes assessment of validity of the person’s responses.
- Multiple tests are usually used to measure the same/similar domains.
- When various tests are combined to assess an individual, this is called a battery.
- Diagnostic evaluations include psychometric testing, but these assessments also include clinical interviewing and a review of collateral records.
- Why Are Diagnostic Evaluations Important?
- Determine accurate diagnosis using best practice.
- Diagnosis is critical to informing the most effective treatment.
- Provide an explanation and understanding of a client’s behavior and symptoms.
- Determine interventions to help the client succeed given their symptoms and functioning level.
- Types of Evaluations We Provide
- Psychological Evaluations (ages 6+)
- Neuropsychological Evaluations (ages 5+)
- Cognitive and Learning Evaluations (ages 5+)
- Neurodevelopmental (Autism Spectrum) Evaluations (ages 15 months+; adult evaluations require a medical provider referral)
- Cognitive and Adaptive Functioning Evaluations (ages 30 months+)
- Types of Insurance Accepted
- Most Medicaid and Medicare plans
- Tricare
- Several Private Insurances, including:
- AetnaAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare