A diagnostic assessment aims to see if the individual being assessed meets the criteria or demonstrates behaviors or symptoms that would meet the criteria for a formal diagnosis. Families are often seeking answers about whether their child has a certain condition, want a second opinion after their child has already been given or hasn’t been given a diagnosis by another evaluator, or are wanting answers to why their child is or is not acting or developing in a certain way. Diagnostic assessments identify areas that the client would benefit from additional support or services of some sort, and given their strengths, what may be the best approach or type of services and supports to teach them new skills. Diagnostic assessments also determine medical necessity for conditions like autism spectrum disorders.

This process consists of gathering information to assess an individual’s behavioral health needs. This helps clinicians determine the best service mix of mental health, addiction, and/or employment and vocational rehabilitation services to assist in recovery.
 A diagnostic assessment is a clinical evaluation provided by a licensed professional in order to gather information to determine appropriate treatment based on the initial problem, current mental status, and the diagnostic impression. The clinician will share the results of the diagnostic assessment with you in order to begin treatment planning.

Depression treatment
Grief counseling
Post-traumatic stress treatment
Mental health counseling
Anger management counseling
Anxiety treatment
Suicidal thoughts

What is a Diagnostic Assessment?

What is an evaluation and diagnostic assessment?

Common referrals for diagnostic assessment include

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