Step 3: Adult-Centered Implementation

PSYCHOLOGICAL DIAGNOSTIC DOMAIN

Major Area of Testing

What is Being Measured

Assessment Instrument Types

Primary Users and Purposes

Cognitive Abilities

Neuropsychological Involvement

Neuropsychological Testing

Used by schools and workforce preparation programs to diagnose and to suggest treatment and accommodations in these areas.

Learning Disabilities

Diagnostic Testing

Behavioral
Social
Emotional

Emotional Behavior

Behavioral Analysis

Used by schools and workforce preparation programs to identify, diagnose, and suggest treatment in behavioral, social and mental health environments.

Social Skills

Social Adaptation and Work-Related Behaviors

Mental Health

Mental Health Screening and Assessments

Chemical Health

Screening for Drug and Alcohol Usage

Used by schools, organizations, and employers to detect the use of drugs or alcohol by participants.

Chemical Dependency Assessment

Used by schools and others to detect dependency on drugs or alcohol by participants.