About SIMPS Psychology

At SIMPS Psychology, LLC, our expertise lies in providing thorough and personalized psychological assessments tailored to individual mental health needs. Our practice specializes in the in-depth evaluation of conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, intellectual/cognitive functioning, learning disabilities (psychoeducational evaluations), and social and emotional well-being. We are committed to offering comprehensive support through sensitive and clinically informed care.

A comprehensive psychological evaluation is conducted when there are noteworthy academic, cognitive, social-emotional, or behavioral concerns in a child's life. Such an evaluation can be a valuable tool when there is a suspicion that a child may be grappling with the emergence of learning difficulties, such as Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, or Dyscalculia. It is also instrumental in uncovering disorders related to attention or hyperactivity, such as ADD/ADHD, as well as global developmental delays or intellectual disabilities. Our assessment process is particularly attuned to identifying autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and addressing behavioral challenges, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, like depression, and language and communication delays in a caring and supportive manner.

The purpose of our psychological evaluation is to delve deeply into understanding the unique strengths and challenges of our clients. Through this process, we shed light on how each individual learns best and identify factors that may be influencing their ability to reach their full potential, whether it's in the realms of academics, social interactions, emotions, or behavior. Once we have a profound understanding of our client's distinctive profile, we can offer recommendations for tailored interventions, accommodations, and various forms of support, both at home and in educational or community settings. Dr. Simpson engages in clinical interviews and utilizes a diverse range of psychological assessments to collaboratively work with families in gaining a comprehensive grasp of the client's strengths and needs. This understanding becomes the cornerstone for guiding future treatment strategies. The knowledge gleaned from our psychological evaluation serves as a foundation for outlining best practices and remediation approaches that are specifically attuned to the client's unique learning style. It also aids future providers in comprehending the client from a holistic perspective. The resulting written report serves as an invaluable resource that supports the client's development and educational progress throughout their life, enabling effective communication and collaboration with various treatment providers along the way.

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A psychological evaluation is recommended in a variety of situations, including when:

• An individual exhibits persistent challenges related to social communication, non-verbal cues, and restricted, repetitive behaviors.

• An individual faces difficulties in school performance or standardized tests.

• A noticeable gap exists between an individual's potential or effort and their actual school performance.

• An individual struggles with learning or memory.

• The reasons behind an individual's difficulties are unclear.

• There is a history of neurological issues or developmental delays, such as delayed language or motor skills.

• There is a suspicion of giftedness.

• You seek to document changes in an individual's abilities or achievements since previous evaluations.

A comprehensive evaluation forms the cornerstone of most educational and treatment plans. It equips families with a deeper understanding of an individual's unique needs and empowers them to advocate more effectively on their behalf. Our evaluations are tailored to an individual's individual strengths and challenges, culminating in a detailed written report that serves as a valuable starting point for various services, including:

• Accessing Applied Behavioral Health Services

• Accessing Speech and Language Services

• Accessing Occupational Therapy Services

• Developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

• Implementing 504 Plan accommodations

• Arranging SAT/ACT accommodations

• Preparing for college accommodations

• Conducting intelligence and academic achievement testing for gifted/talented program applications

• Exploring twice-exceptional testing

• Conducting independent educational evaluations

• Pursuing testing for admission to Gifted school programs

• Accessing statewide waiver programs for additional support and services.