Assessments

Even after an initial evaluation, results may remain unclear or require further clarification. Tree of Knowledge is a district-approved alternative assessment provider, which means that we re-evaluate the child, offer a diagnosis, and provide an educational and/or treatment plan.

As executive director of Tree of Learning, clinical psychologist Dr. Mordechai Salfer, PhD spearheads our assessment process. For over 15 years, he has specialized in social, cognitive, and behavioral assessment for children and adolescents, with which he develops programs for focused therapeutic treatment (modalities include EMDR and trauma therapy, DBT/CBT Therapy, and family therapy). He has worked with children and families from diverse populations and backgrounds, as well as a wide spectrum of clients with a variety of diagnoses. Dr. Salfer is recognized in the field for his holistic and solution-focused approach, as well as his dedication for helping each client achieve their goals and realize their potential.

Autism Screening & Diagnosis

The path to helping a child on the Autism Spectrum begins with a diagnosis. This allows access to resources, supports, interventions, therapies, instruction, and a variety of other services. We offer comprehensive Autism screenings that identify the child’s strengths and challenges, and a diagnosis that determines their eligibility for in-school support, special education services, and state- and federal-funded assistance.

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Autism Screening & Diagnosis

OT Assessments

Occupational Therapy assessments determine a child’s ability to complete everyday motor and processing tasks, as these affect their ability to function both in school and out in the world. The results help us determine whether there are necessary environmental setups, social supports, assistive devices, or instructional tools that help the child learn better.

Behavioral Assessments

A behavioral assessment demonstrates how a person works, interacts, and achieves their goals. While certain learned behaviors might achieve the desired result, there might be others that will be more effective. We use this information to create a comprehensive behavior plan.

Speech Assessments

Speech assessments evaluate and diagnose problems of speaking, swallowing, comprehension, and writing. They also find issues in receptive language (how much the child understands), expressive language (how much they can say), articulation (how sounds are pronounced), and social communication/play (interaction and engagement).

Psychological Assessments

Psychological assessments evaluate a child’s behavior, character, strengths, emotional reactivity, and cognition to determine how the child operates – and, in turn, how they learn. With this information, we can create an educational/treatment plan that will work for them.

Academic Assessments

Academic assessments measure students’ academic ability in all subject areas, including reading fluency, comprehension, and math. This information is vital to determine and track the child’s progress and implement a plan to help them progress toward educational goals.