Developmental Testing

Early Understanding for Lifelong Growth

Expert assessment. Compassionate care. Clear guidance.

At Washington Behavioral Medicine Associates, we offer developmental testing for children aged 2 to 5 years. Our licensed neuropsychologists and psychologists are highly trained in early childhood development and evolving research about the developing brain.

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Our Approach to Developmental Testing

We create a positive and supportive environment for every evaluation. Here’s what sets our approach apart:

Expert Assessment Team

Our licensed neuropsychologists and psychologists conduct comprehensive developmental assessments, emphasizing play observations and rapport building to ensure your child feels comfortable.

Personalized Evaluation Process

Each assessment protocol is tailored to your child's unique profile, using the most appropriate techniques to facilitate participation and develop an accurate understanding.

Comprehensive Understanding

We identify both areas of strength and areas of need, providing a path for understanding which supports will aid your child's individual development.

What Developmental Testing Can Help Identify

Based on our experience, developmental testing is effective for:

Our Developmental Testing Process

Child-Centered Approach

Play observations and rapport building
Support and encouragement throughout
Welcoming environment for different communication styles
Standardized nonverbal assessments when appropriate
Possible observations in daycare, preschool, and/or home environments

Testing Experience

Empathetic greeting and strong rapport building
Support and positive feedback throughout
Breaks may include game play, quiet time, or conversation
Parents/caregivers encouraged to stay during evaluations

Your Child’s Development Matters

We want every child to feel cared for and comfortable during their developmental assessment. Through our comprehensive evaluation process, we’ll work to understand your child’s unique strengths and needs, creating a path forward for their individual development.

FAQs About Developmental Testing

What is developmental testing?

Developmental testing is a comprehensive evaluation process that helps understand how a child is developing across various areas including language, social interaction, attention, and sensorimotor functioning. It provides valuable insights for early identification of neurodivergence and developmental differences, helping create a path for appropriate support and understanding.

Why is early developmental testing important?

Early testing can help identify developmental differences, neurodivergence like ADHD and Autism, learning disabilities, and emotional-behavioral patterns. This early identification allows for timely support and appropriate interventions during crucial developmental years.

What areas does developmental testing typically examine?

Developmental testing evaluates various aspects of a child’s growth including language development, social interaction, attention, sensorimotor functioning, and emotional-behavioral patterns. It helps identify both challenges and strengths.

What can developmental testing help identify?

Developmental testing can help identify early signs of neurodivergence, developmental differences in language and social interaction, learning disabilities, special education needs, and appropriate educational support settings.

How does developmental testing benefit children and families?

Testing provides insights that help create appropriate support strategies, determine suitable educational environments, and understand a child’s unique developmental path.