Testing and Evaluation
Psychological assessment tests are used to objectively evaluate an individual’s developmental, cognitive, and attentional processes. Test results are not used on their own to establish a diagnosis; they are interpreted together with clinical interviews and professional evaluation.
1. Emotional Assessment
Children and adolescents may not always be able to express their feelings directly. For this reason, during the clinical assessment process, special methods are used to better understand their inner world and emotional experiences. Emotional assessment helps us understand a child’s internal conflicts, anxieties, relationship patterns, and coping strategies. Through emotional assessment, we gain insight into the child’s feelings, relational themes, perspective on the outside world, and coping methods.
Assessment Tools Used
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Rorschach
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TAT
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CAT
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Drawing Tests
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Story Stem
2. Developmental Assessment
AGTE – Ankara Developmental Screening Inventory
A parent-interview-based developmental screening test that evaluates language, motor, social, and cognitive development in children aged 0–6. It provides a general profile of whether the child’s development is appropriate for their age.
Denver II Developmental Screening Test
A practical developmental test for children aged 0–6 that evaluates personal-social, fine motor, language, and gross motor skills. It is used to identify early signs of developmental delay risk.
Metropolitan School Readiness Test (MET)
A test that evaluates whether a child has the skills and developmental level needed to start primary school. It provides information about concept knowledge, language development, and basic cognitive skills. Suitable for preschool children.
3. Cognitive and Neuropsychological Assessment
Intellectual assessments are used to determine a child’s overall cognitive level based on their age group. This helps us understand the child’s cognitive strengths and needs.
For children and adolescents, identifying cognitive level is especially important when there are concerns such as difficulty keeping up with peers academically, delayed development in certain areas, adjustment difficulties, trouble sustaining attention, or excessive activity.
Based on assessment results, we can better understand the underlying reasons for the child’s difficulties and shape the appropriate follow-up and treatment plan.
WISC-IV (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fourth Edition)
A comprehensive intelligence test that evaluates cognitive performance in verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory, and processing speed. It is often used in the assessment of learning difficulties, attention concerns, and academic performance.
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Age Range: 6–16
Bender–Gestalt Visual-Motor Perception Test
An assessment tool that provides information about visual perception, visual-motor coordination, and neuropsychological maturity. It is used as a supportive tool in learning difficulty and developmental assessments.
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Age Range: 5 and above
Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST)
A neuropsychological test that evaluates cognitive flexibility, problem-solving, set shifting, and executive functions. It provides information especially about attention, planning, and mental flexibility.
MOXO Attention Test
An objective, computer-based test that measures attention, timing, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. It is used to assess symptoms related to attention deficit and hyperactivity. Child and adult versions are available.
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Age Range: 6–70
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Areas Assessed:
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Sustained attention
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Impulsivity
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Hyperactivity
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Distractibility
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