Psychodiagnostics and Assessment
All kinds of psychological evaluations are done with a clear rationale. The rationale could be to help in diagnosis or estimate level of difficulty or understand level of improvement. Assessments are done also to understand personality and specific psychological parameters which could be useful for psychotherapy.
At Vidula we make sure that the reports of the assessments are given in the most concise, clear and reader-friendly ways.
Personality and psychodiagnostics Assessments :
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For some individuals it becomes crucial to assess and clarify the emotional and psychological issues. The extent of their emotional disturbance is paramount and clinical diagnosis helps to design appropriate and effective treatment plans.
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Personality tests give an insight into the traits and characteristics that a person has. They are used for understanding a person better, find reasons for their emotional difficulties and challenges. They help us to understand patterns of personality and presence of psychopathology in the case of individuals that may have significant emotional disturbances. Most widely used type of personality tests are self report tests and projective tests.
There are Intelligence Quotient Assessments (I.Q) indicative of a child’s potential and intellectual functioning. Their result shows the areas in which an individual can excel in comparison with their age group. They measure ability to problem solve, logically apply reason, language, numerical abilities, creativity etc.
We also conduct testing to rule out Neurodevelopmental disorders like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and Learning disabilities (LD). Neuropsychological assessment to assess children with Epilepsy, Brain injury are also conducted.
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We also, do assessments for other behavioral and emotional challenges.
Assessments for Children and adolescents:
Neuropsychological Assessments:
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Psychological assessment for cognitive impairment, issues related to brain damage/inquiry in a host of neurological conditions is called Neuropsychological Assessment.
We use standardised assessment tools as NIMHANS neuropsychology battery as well as others to comprehensively assess patients and generate reports that would give insights into further treatment. These assessments are conducted for children as well as adults.
Assessment for Gender Incongruence:
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We do conduct assessment for the clients with gender dysphoria / Incongruence. Appropriate referrals are also made based on the requirements of the clients.
Aptitude and Interest Tests :
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Being aware of one’s aptitude (strengths and weaknesses) along with one’s interests can give us a comprehensive understanding of an individual’s plausible successes. They are used mainly when people want to select which careers they are most suited for.
A complete battery of various tests is desirable to get a picture of person's capabilities, aptitude and interests is administered.