PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION

The main purpose of psychological evaluation is to help individuals gain a better understanding of his/her behaviour, identify personal difficulties with cognition, and better understand personal strengths and weaknesses.

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Types of Psychological Evaluations

Here are some possible but non-exhaustive list of the type of psychological evaluations offered at Redwood Psychology Singapore. Possible referring parties include self, family member, employer or other healthcare professionals.

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Diagnostic Purposes:

• Does the individual meet the diagnostic criteria for a specific mental health disorder (e.g., Major Depressive Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder etc.)?

• Does the individual meet the diagnostic criteria for a neuro-developmental disorder (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), intellectual disability etc.) or learning disorders (e.g., Dyslexia, Dyscalculia etc.)?

• What are the underlying causes or contributing factors to the individual's psychological symptoms?

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Personality and Emotional Functioning:

• What are the individual's personality traits, coping mechanisms, and emotional regulation skills?

• Are there any significant personality factors influencing the individual's behaviour or interpersonal relationships?

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Behavioural Assessment:

• What are the observable problematic behaviours exhibited by the individual in various contexts (e.g., home, school, work)?

• Are there any behavioural patterns or psychological challenges that require intervention or support?

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Functional Impairment:

• How do the individual's psychological symptoms or conditions impact their daily functioning, relationships, work, or school performance?

• What are the barriers to achieving optimal functioning, and how can they be addressed?