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Welcome to Dr. Megan Lavado & Associates
Our practice specializes in comprehensive psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. We provide in-depth assessments to support diagnostic clarity to guide individualized treatment planning and recommend accommodations. Our expertise includes evaluations for autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disorders, PTSD, mood disorders, and a range of psychiatric conditions. Our goal is to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis and offer recommendations to help you succeed and reach your highest potential.
Offering Autism, ADHD, Psychoeducational and Psychological Evaluations
ADHD EVALUATIONS
An ADHD evaluation is recommended when a patient exhibits persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity that interfere with daily functioning across multiple settings, such as school, home, work or in social settings.
AUTISM EVALUATIONS
An autism evaluation is recommended when a patient demonstrates ongoing difficulties with social communication and interaction, along with restricted or repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities.
COMPREHENSIVE DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATIONS
A Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation (CDE) is conducted to assess a patient’s overall functioning and to develop an individualized treatment plan. These evaluations often support recommendations for appropriate interventions, such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy.
PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL EVALUATIONS
A psychoeducational evaluation is recommended when a patient is experiencing ongoing academic challenges or difficulties with learning. These evaluations can identify Reading Disorder (Dyslexia), Math Disorder (Dyscalculia), and Written Expression Disorder (Dysgraphia) to guide interventions, accommodations, and educational planning.
GIFTED EVALUATIONS
INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY EVALUATIONS
An intellectual disability evaluation is recommended when there are concerns about a patient’s cognitive functioning and adaptive skills. These evaluations identify the level of support needed to promote success at home, school, work, and in the community.
PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS
A psychological evaluation is recommended when a patient presents with emotional, behavioral, or other psychological concerns that may affect daily functioning. These may include symptoms related to anxiety, depression, mood instability, behavioral outbursts, defiance, substance use, eating-related difficulties, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, trauma-related distress, impulse control challenges, hallucinations, delusions, and/or sleep disturbances.
PTSD EVALUATIONS
A PTSD evaluation is recommended when a patient has experienced a traumatic event and is exhibiting symptoms such as intrusive memories, flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance behaviors, hyperarousal, or significant distress that interferes with daily functioning.