Our services
Evaluations that go beyond the score
Every evaluation at White Psychological Services is designed to tell a complete story — one that informs your clinical work and helps your client move forward with clarity.
Tailored to each individual
We work with children, adolescents, and adults across a wide range of referral questions. Whether you're seeking diagnostic clarity, educational planning support, or a deeper understanding of a client's psychological functioning, we bring the same care and rigor to every case.
Psychoeducational Evaluations
A comprehensive assessment of cognitive ability, academic achievement, processing skills, and learning style. Psychoeducational evaluations are designed to identify learning disabilities, intellectual giftedness, and other factors that affect academic performance.
Useful for
- IEP development and school placement decisions
- Identifying dyslexia, dyscalculia, or other learning differences
- College accommodation documentation
- Understanding the gap between potential and performance
ADHD Evaluations
A thorough, multi-method assessment of attention, executive function, impulse control, and behavioral patterns across settings. We gather information from multiple sources — including rating scales, clinical interview, and cognitive testing — to arrive at a well-supported diagnostic impression.
Useful for
- Diagnostic clarification for ADHD or related conditions
- Medication management support
- Workplace or academic accommodation documentation
- Differentiating ADHD from anxiety, mood disorders, or learning differences
Autism Spectrum Evaluations
Gold-standard diagnostic evaluations for autism spectrum disorder, conducted with sensitivity and respect for each individual's unique presentation. We use validated instruments alongside clinical observation and developmental history to provide a thorough and nuanced assessment.
Useful for
- Diagnostic clarification for ASD across the spectrum
- Late-identified or previously missed presentations
- Access to services and supports
- Understanding social, sensory, and communication profiles
Psychological Evaluations
Broad-based assessments of personality structure, emotional functioning, and mental health. Psychological evaluations are useful when a client's presentation is complex, when diagnostic clarity is needed, or when treatment planning would benefit from a deeper understanding of underlying psychological patterns.
Useful for
- Diagnostic clarification for mood, anxiety, or personality disorders
- Treatment planning and therapeutic direction
- Understanding trauma history and its psychological impact
- Second opinions or complex presentations
Forensic Evaluations
Psychological evaluations conducted for legal or court-related purposes, including competency assessments, risk evaluations, and evaluations related to custody, disability, or criminal proceedings. Forensic evaluations are conducted with strict attention to objectivity, documentation, and professional standards.
Useful for
- Competency to stand trial evaluations
- Risk and dangerousness assessments
- Disability and functional capacity evaluations
- Court-ordered psychological assessments
What to expect
Most evaluations involve an initial intake interview, one or more testing sessions, and a feedback meeting to review findings. Reports are thorough, clearly written, and delivered within an agreed-upon timeline. We welcome communication with referring providers throughout the process.
Learn about our referral processOur approach
Intake interview
We begin with a thorough clinical interview to understand your client's history and your referral question.
Testing sessions
One or more sessions of standardized assessment, tailored to the referral question and the individual.
Report & feedback
A comprehensive written report followed by a feedback meeting to review findings and recommendations.
Have a client in mind?
We welcome referrals from therapists, pediatricians, schools, and other licensed providers across Vermont. Reach out to discuss whether an evaluation is a good fit.