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Name: Social Care Services
Address: 8833 Perimeter Park Blvd #201, Jacksonville, Florida, 32216
Telephone: (904) 294-5329

Diagnostic Assessment Services

Why Offer Evaluations?

We are providing diagnostic evaluation services to allow not only for essential early intervention but also increased access to care. The evaluations provide diagnostics needed for obtaining ABA services, speech and occupational services, mental health services, and educational services such as a 504 plan or IEP, grade placement, school/daycare placement, or college and university educational accommodations. Evaluations further allow for recommendations for support groups and a better basis for treatment plans. If there is a possibility for a diagnosis, evaluations are sometimes more than just helpful: they can be vital in getting a patient the treatment they need.
Disorders We Offer Screenings for:

● Dyslexia/Impairment in Reading
-Ages 6.6-16.5 years

● Dyspraphia/Impairment in Written Expression
-Ages 6.6-16.5 years

● Dyscalculia/Impairment in Mathematics
-Ages 6.6-16.5 years

● Autism Spectrum Disorder
-Ages 24 months-43 years

● Integrative Sensory Disorder
-Ages 3-65 years

● Academic Achievement Ability
-Ages 5-65 years

● Auditory Processing Disorder
-Ages 5-21 years

● Auditory Comprehension Disorder
-Ages 18-97

● ADHD/ODD/Conduct/Anxiety/Depression
-Ages 6-12

● IQ
-Ages 4-90, verbal
Screening Tools Utilized:
● Dyslexia Screening Test-Junior
- The DST-J provides a profile of strengths and weaknesses which can be used to guide the development of in-school support for a student from ages 6.6 to 11.5.
● Dyslexia Screening Test-Secondary
- The DST-S provides a profile of strengths and weaknesses which can be used to guide the development of in-school support for a student from ages 11.6 to 16.5.
● Childhood Autism Rating Scales-Second Edition
- The CARS-2 is a brief rating scale that helps identify autism in children from ages 2-18.
● Gilliam Autism Rating Scales-Third Edition
- The GARS-3 is a brief rating scale that helps identify autism in children from ages 3-22.
● Sensory Profile 2
- The Sensory Profile 2 is a family of assessments, which evaluates a child's sensory processing patterns in the context of home, school, and community-based activities from birth to age 14.11 years.
● Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile
- The AASP is an assessment, which evaluates an individual’s sensory processing patterns in the context of home, school, and community-based activities from 11-65 years.
● Wide Range Achievement Test-Fifth Edition
- The WRAT5 is an assessment to identify possible learning disabilities in reading, spelling, and math skills for ages 5-65.
● NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scale
- The Vanderbilt helps assess for ADHD, ODD, anxiety, and depression in children of 6 to 12 years based on parent input.
● The Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test, second edition revised
- The Kaufman is an assessment to obtain a brief measure of verbal and nonverbal intelligence.
● Test of Auditory Processing Skills - Fourth Edition
- The TAPS-4 provides information about language processing and comprehension skills across three intersecting areas: phonological processing, auditory memory, and listening comprehension.
● Neuropsychological Assessment Battery
- The NAB is a comprehensive assessment of auditory comprehension.
● Autism Diagnostic Interview, Revised
- The ADI-R is a comprehensive interview tool that provides a thorough assessment of children and adults who are suspected of having autism or other autism spectrum disorders.
Choosing the Right Evaluation:
A screening is recommended for each category with 2 or more demonstrated behaviors.

Dyslexia/Dysphraphia/Dyscalculia Autism
1. Reversing sounds in words
2. Not responding when spoken to
3. Reading well below age level
4. Avoiding eye contact
5. Mirrored writing
6. Repetitive movements or hand flapping
7. Difficulty counting backwards
8. Non-verbal or speaking with flat tone
9. Poor spelling
10. Lacking social cues or reciprocal behavior
Sensory Achievement
1. Issues with certain clothing textures
2. Poor memory
3. Gags with certain food textures
4. Poor reading and/or math ability
5. Covers ears or eyes to sound or light
6. Difficulty with sequencing
7. Clumsiness
8. Difficulty following directions
9. Difficulty controlling volume or strength
10. Class clown/behavioral issues
Auditory ADHD/ODD
1. Not responding when spoken to
2. Poor concentration or focus
3. Not responding to name
4. Hyper or impulsive
5. Difficulty understanding speech
6. Arguing or talking back
7. Difficulty completing multiple steps
8. Difficulty following directions
9. Easily startled by loud noises
10. Behavioral issues