Professionals who work with children and adolescents want to address the problems as soon as possible to increase a child's chances for successful development in the future. Psychological testing can make crucial differential diagnoses. Assess clinical severity. Develop highly individualized recommendations. Child A boy shows impulsive and agitated behaviors in the classroom and is failing his classes.
Several teachers complain.
By adding neuropsychological and psychological testing to the standard medical work-up, caregivers may rapidly distinguish psychological contributions from neurological, pharmacological, or other medical etiologies. Appropriate intervention at this crucial developmental stage is the best in preventative care. The child could have an adjustment disorder, separation anxiety, acculturation problems, depression, sensory deficits, or a learning disorder. Psychological testing can help to differentiate these potential diagnoses. Early effective interventions enhance achievement capacities and prevent the child from developing permanent self-esteem problems.