Who is involved in the pediatric psychological testing process?

Who is involved in the pediatric psychological testing process?

Several professionals collaborate to complete pediatric psychological testing. Specifically, our multidisciplinary team includes the following providers:

• Licensed clinical child and adolescent psychologist
• Board-certified pediatrician
• Certified psychiatric nurse practitioner

In addition to the members of the multidisciplinary team, a much larger group of individuals may contribute to or participate in the evaluation directly or indirectly, such as by providing information/records for the psychologist to review and integrate into the evaluation findings. For example, information may be gathered from:

• School staff/educational team: Including teachers, related service providers and a school psychologist/counselor
• Behavioral health clinicians: Such as inpatient or outpatient therapists and/or psychiatrists
• Allied health treatment providers: Such as physical, occupational and speech therapists
• Early intervention therapists
• Medical professionals: Including the child’s pediatrician and providers from relevant specialties