At Knight Psychological Institute, we provide comprehensive clarity for children experiencing significant global delays. We look beyond surface-level milestones to understand your child’s unique cognitive and adaptive profile, ensuring they receive the specialized support necessary for long-term independence.
Signs & Symptoms: Does this sound like your child?
Developmental Milestones: Significant delays in reaching early physical, social, or communication milestones (such as walking or first words).
Conceptual Challenges: Difficulty with memory, logical reasoning, and understanding time or money concepts as they grow.
Social & Practical Skills: Challenges with age-appropriate social interactions and daily living tasks like grooming, safety awareness, and following routines.
General Learning Gaps: A persistent difficulty in keeping up with the standard school curriculum across all subject areas.
Our "Whole Child" Evaluation Process
Comprehensive Clinical Interview: We gather a detailed developmental history, starting from pregnancy and early infancy, to understand the trajectory of your child’s growth.
Cognitive/Intellectual Testing: We use standardized tools to measure verbal and non-verbal reasoning abilities compared to age-matched peers.
Adaptive Behavior Assessment: We evaluate how your child functions in daily life, looking at communication, self-care, and social skills across home and school settings.
Clinical Observations: We observe your child's persistence and problem-solving strategies to identify their unique learning style.
Results: A Roadmap for School & Home
Formal Diagnosis: A clinical diagnosis of Intellectual Disability or Global Developmental Delay recognized by medical and state agencies.
Educational Advocacy Data: Our reports provide the necessary data for school teams to consider IEP placement under the "Intellectual Disability" category within East Valley school districts.
State Resource Navigation: We provide the documentation required to apply for support through the Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).
Ready to find answers for your child?
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