Dr. Ashley Baker PSYD

“THE” TESTING PSYCHOLOGIST

WHO NEEDS IT?

Pavilion serves ages three and up to help diagnose psychological problems

WHAT IS IT?

Psychological testing uses a variety of standardized measures to clarify diagnoses, assist with treatment, and is used before medication to help understand the presenting problem

WHAT CAN IT DIAGNOSE?

Psychological testing is used to diagnose ADHD, Autism, Learning Disorders, Fine Motor Problems, Anxiety, Giftedness, Personality Disorders, and Substance Abuse problems

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

It helps save money and time by understanding comprehensive problems at the outset and treating the underlying problem not the symptoms

Pavilion Psychological Services specializes in psychological testing. Often, mental health diagnoses overlap, and it’s difficult to determine what’s clinically abnormal versus just a phrase. Assessments offer specific insight into not just weaknesses but also strengths, learning styles, and assistance with treatment planning.

The assessment process consists of:

  • a one-hour intake session to discuss your concerns and reasons for testing
  • comprehensive in person testing (often broken up into parts since it requires 2-7 hours, depending on the breadth of concern)
  • and a one-hour feedback session to discuss in detail the next steps and how to assist.

While feedback sessions are typically for parents or older teenagers, Dr. Baker believes that every child should understand themselves better after testing. That’s why she writes a unique and specialized letter to every child, detailing results (strengths and areas to target) and customized plans. These letters are reviewed with parents, and then provided to the children with their consent. This also creates a child-centric bridge to discuss their mental health without complex reports.

  • Learning disabilities (including dyslexia and dysgraphia)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Developmental Delays
  • Gifted and Talented Testing
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Anxiety (Panic, Social, and Generalized)
  • Risk Taking Behaviors and Suicidality
  • Fine Motor and Handwriting Delays
  • Court Required Evaluations
  • Guardianship
  • Personality Disorders
  • Autism Spectrum and Neurodivergence
  • Psychoeducational Evaluations
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (Inattentive and Hyperactive Types)
  • Behavioral Concerns

Psychological testing can be used to develop treatment plans, school accommodations, workplace assistance, and self-insight.

There is a brighter future ahead!