At Utah Center for Psychological Services, we provide comprehensive developmental disabilities testing in Salt Lake City and throughout Utah to help families better understand how their child learns, communicates, and functions day to day.
When a child is developing differently than expected, it can be hard to know what to make of it or what to do next. Our goal is to move beyond labels or assumptions and provide a clear, meaningful understanding that can actually guide support, services, and next steps.
Sometimes concerns are obvious early on. Other times, things feel more subtle. A child may be making progress, but not in the same way or at the same pace as others.
Developmental testing may be helpful if your child is:
Detailed Clinical & Developmental History Interview
Standardized Testing of Cognitive, Adaptive, Behavioral, Social, & Emotional Functioning
Review of Relevant Records (School, Medical, Genetic, or Prior Evaluations)
Input from Parents, Teachers, or Other Sources
Careful Integration of all Data into a Written Report with Clear Conclusions and Recommendations
We also recognize that traditional testing methods do not always work well for every child. Our psychologists use flexible, individualized approaches so the evaluation reflects your child’s abilities as accurately as possible.
We take a thoughtful, individualized approach to assessment.
Children with developmental differences are often evaluated many times, but not always in a way that brings everything together clearly. Our goal is to provide a more complete understanding that feels useful, respectful, and grounded in real life.
Our evaluations are designed to:
Insurance often covers the cost of a developmental disability evaluation.
Because coverage varies, our team will verify your benefits before scheduling and provide a clear estimate of your out-of-pocket cost.
For those without insurance, these evaluations cost $3,100.
Please see our Fees & Insurance page for more information.
If you are looking for developmental disabilities testing in Utah or trying to better understand your child’s development, we can help.
We are happy to talk through your concerns, answer questions, and help you determine whether an evaluation would be a good fit.
Contact us to learn more or schedule an appointment.
Developmental disabilities testing looks at the broader picture of how a child is functioning across areas like thinking, communication, and daily living skills. Autism or ADHD evaluations focus on specific diagnoses, while this type of testing helps understand overall developmental functioning and support needs.
That is very common. Many families seek a more comprehensive evaluation to better understand strengths, needs, and how to support their child moving forward. A diagnosis alone does not always provide enough guidance.
Yes. We use flexible assessment approaches designed for children with a wide range of communication styles and abilities. The goal is to understand your child as they are, not force them into a rigid testing format.
Yes. A comprehensive evaluation can provide documentation and recommendations that support school services, therapies, and other resources.
