Wediko assessment program brochure final

WEDIKO’S CONTINUUM OF CARE: Established in 1934, Wediko Children’s Services brings hope to children and their families when facing life’s challenges. Whether it’s a sudden loss, sustained adversity, or ingrained challenge to learning, Wediko’s continuum of mental health and therapeutic programs helps children build skills, develop mastery, and make positive connections for happier and healthier lives.

Wediko knows one size does not fit all. Our comprehensive services, spanning four distinct programs, enable us to respond effectively to a spectrum of profile complexity. Wediko School, Wediko Summer Program, Wediko School- Based Program, and Wediko Community Programs comprise a continuum of care tailored to helping children with social, emotional, and academic challenges make lasting change.

For more information, agency or school personnel should contact: Jane Greenstein, Ph.D. Cell: (617) 230-1877 jgreenstein@wediko.org

Boston Headquarters: 72-74 East Dedham Street Boston, MA 02118 Phone: 617-292-9200 Fax: 617-292-9275 www.wediko.org wediko@wediko.org

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM

ASSESSMENT PROGRAM: •

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W ediko is committed to working with children, parents, school personnel, and service providers to provide high-quality assessments that lead to better understanding of the needs of the child, particularly those with complex presentations.

W ediko’s team of psychologists understand the importance of connection, collaboration, and flexibility in the assessment process.

T eam members’ have a strong foundation in behavioral intervention and clinical assessment, enabling them to connect with students with a variety of strengths and struggles.

Wediko is uniquely qualified to provide school districts comprehensive evaluations that typically would be beyond the expertise of in-house psychologists.

EXPERTISE: •

N eurodevelopmental assessment of young children, including questions about delays in development and disorders of early childhood, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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D ifferential Diagnosis for complex presentations and histories.

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A ssessment of Emotional Disabilities with sensitivity to the impact of trauma and neglect, including assessment of reality testing.

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N europsychological assessment of executive functioning, attention control, memory, and processing.

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A ssessment of Intellectual Disability with attention to areas of relative strength and challenge in order to provide individualized recommendations about treatment planning.

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P sychoeducational Assessments that are appropriate for use in determining eligibility for special education services and/or 504 accommodation plans.

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A id in developing targeted interventions that fit in the real world.

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Provide diagnostic clarification.

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Instill a greater sense of empathy for the student’s struggles and inspire greater hope in the adults supporting that child.

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Incorporate both evidence based psychometric test data as well as classroom observations, parent and teacher reports, school and medical records, and clinical assessment.

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A re centered around the identified concerns of the referring school/agency.

“We count on Wediko for insightful assessments that help us build a thorough understanding of our students’ learning strengths and challenges.”

- Kristin Harrison, Executive Director, McAuliffe