Assessments that take the time to understand
Every evaluation begins with your questions. We choose tests for the person's age and concerns, gather views from home and school, and look for everything that might be going on, not only the first possibility.
All assessments
Autism
A thorough, play-based autism evaluation in Fort Worth for ages 12 months through adulthood, with a detailed written report and a feedback session.
See what's included in the Autism assessmentAge 24 months through adulthoodADHD
ADHD testing in Fort Worth from 24 months through adulthood, with input from home and school, look-alike conditions ruled out, and a detailed report.
See what's included in the ADHD assessmentAge 6 through adulthoodLearning disorders
Evaluations for dyslexia and other learning disorders in reading, writing and math, with achievement testing and practical recommendations for school.
See what's included in the Learning disorders assessmentToddlers through adulthoodLanguage disorders
Evaluations of how children and adults understand and use language, with attention to related autism, ADHD and learning concerns.
See what's included in the Language disorders assessmentAdolescents and adultsFocused diagnostic testing
Focused diagnostic testing in Fort Worth for anxiety, depression or personality disorders, using one or a few targeted tests instead of a full battery.
See what's included in the Focused diagnostic testing assessmentTeens and adultsCareer & vocational
Career and vocational testing for teens and adults that maps interests, aptitudes and work style to realistic next steps.
See what's included in the Career & vocational assessmentTwo paths to answers
Your provider recommends a path after the diagnostic interview. If a focused test can answer your question, you won't be asked to complete a full battery.
Full battery
For autism, ADHD, learning, language and developmental questions, or when several concerns overlap.
- A detailed history and forms from home, school and others
- 2 to 6 testing sessions of about 2 hours each
- Look-alike and co-occurring conditions ruled in or out
- A comprehensive report, usually 20 to 75 pages, and a feedback session
Focused diagnostic testing
For a narrower question, such as anxiety, depression or a personality disorder, when one test or a few can answer it.
- A diagnostic interview to define the question
- One or a few targeted measures
- Generally shorter, less intensive and less expensive
- A written summary with treatment recommendations
How deep a full battery goes
A brief screening can tell you whether a closer look is a good idea. A full battery is that closer look. It's one of two testing paths at Fair Winds, and it's the one used for autism, ADHD, learning and developmental questions.
Read what to expect- 1
A conversation about what you're noticing
Where every evaluation, and every quick screening, begins.
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A detailed developmental, medical and family history
From early milestones to today, so patterns are seen over time.
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Forms from home, school and other observers
Parents or guardians, teachers and others each add their view.
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2 to 6 direct testing sessions, about 2 hours each
Activities chosen for each age group, from 12 months to adult.
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Ruling out co-occurring and look-alike conditions
Anxiety, mood, language, learning and attention are all considered.
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About 9 hours of scoring, analysis and writing
Your provider pulls every result into one clear picture.
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A comprehensive report, explained in person
Usually 20 to 75 pages, depending on the complexity and the information needed.
Exact steps depend on age and the questions being asked. Your provider will explain the plan for your evaluation before testing begins.
Not sure which assessment fits?
That's one of the most common questions we hear. Call and tell us what you're noticing. We'll help you choose, and if a full evaluation isn't needed, we'll tell you that too.