What types of questions are commonly addressed via pediatric psychological testing?

What types of questions are commonly addressed via pediatric psychological testing?

Does my child have __________?

• Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Autism spectrum disorder
• A developmental delay
• Anxiety
• Depression
• A very high/low IQ
• A learning disability
• Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
• Bipolar disorder
• Intellectual disability
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

What is causing my child’s __________?

• Disruptive behavior/noncompliance
• Fears/phobias/worries
• Excessive sadness/tearfulness
• Inattention/distractibility
• Hyperactivity/impulsivity
• Anger issues
• Learning difficulties/poor grades
• Bad mood/irritability
• Odd/unusual/repetitive behavior
• Extreme difficulty adjusting to changes/new routines
• Interpersonal conflict

Why is my child __________?

• Behaving this way
• Always in his or her own world/not more interested in playing with other kids
• Not making progress in treatment
• Always so sad/angry/worried/irritable/afraid
• Struggling so much at school
• Unable to keep/maintain friends
• Not meeting the same developmental milestones as others his/her age

Does my child need __________?

• Therapy
• Medication
• More help at school