Social/Emotional Testing
Is your child experiencing difficulties with their emotions, social interactions, or behavior that are impacting their daily life, relationships, or academic performance? Social/Emotional Testing provides a comprehensive evaluation of their emotional functioning, social skills, and behavioral patterns.
Understand your child’s inner world
Social and Emotional evaluations can help:
Identify Emotional and Behavioral Challenges: Determine if a child meets the criteria for conditions such as anxiety, depression, oppositional defiant disorder, or social communication difficulties.
Understand Underlying Emotional and Psychological Processes: Gain insight into the child's feelings, coping mechanisms, and how they relate to others.
Inform Therapeutic Interventions: Provide specific recommendations for therapeutic approaches, strategies, and supports to address identified social and emotional needs.
Support School-Based Interventions: Offer data to inform school-based counseling, social skills training, and behavioral support plans.
Empower Understanding and Support: Provide parents, educators, and the child with a clearer understanding of their social and emotional landscape, fostering empathy and effective support strategies.
Making sense of the results
We focus on translating the assessment findings into practical strategies to foster your child's social and emotional well-being:
Clear Identification of Social and Emotional Challenges: If a specific condition is present, we will clearly explain the diagnostic criteria and its potential impact.
Providing Insights into Underlying Emotional Processes: We'll help you understand the potential root causes and contributing factors to your child's difficulties.
Guiding Therapeutic Interventions: Our recommendations will include specific therapeutic approaches (e.g., CBT, play therapy, social skills groups) that are likely to be beneficial.
Developing Effective Behavioral Support Strategies: We'll offer practical strategies for parents and educators to manage challenging behaviors and promote positive social interactions.
Connecting with Mental Health Resources: We can help connect you with qualified therapists, counselors, and support groups in your community.
What’s included:
Our Social/Emotional Testing utilizes a variety of methods to gain a comprehensive understanding of your child's inner world and social interactions. A typical assessment includes:
Clinical Interviews with Child and Parent(s): In-depth discussions to explore the child's feelings, experiences, relationships, and behavioral patterns from multiple perspectives.
Behavioral Rating Scales: Utilizing standardized questionnaires completed by parents, teachers, and sometimes the child themselves (depending on age) to assess specific behavioral and emotional symptoms (e.g., anxiety, depression, aggression, social skills). Examples include the BASC-3, Conners, and Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS-2).
Projective Measures (as appropriate): Utilizing techniques like drawing tasks or story completion to gain insight into underlying emotions and thought processes.
Direct Behavioral Observations (if applicable): Observing the child in relevant settings (e.g., home, school) to gather firsthand information about their social interactions and behavior.
Social Skills Assessments (as needed): Utilizing standardized measures or observational tools to evaluate specific social skills and communication abilities.
Written Report with Targeted Recommendations: A detailed report summarizing the findings, providing diagnostic impressions (if applicable), and offering specific recommendations for therapeutic interventions, social skills training, behavioral management strategies, and home/school supports.
Clear, Upfront Pricing
We believe in making the evaluation process as stress-free as possible, and that starts with transparent pricing. All of our services are clearly listed with flat rates based on Tiers—so you know exactly what you're paying for, with no hidden fees or surprise charges.
No phone tag.
No drawn-out consultations just to get a quote.
We take the guesswork out of the equation so you can focus on what matters most: getting the answers and support you need.
Social/Emotional Evaluations are a TIER ONE service. As such, the flat rate is:
$800
Frequently Asked Questions
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At RootEd Psychology, we use a tiered pricing model with flat rates for each type of evaluation. This means you’ll know the full cost upfront—no hidden fees or surprise bills.
Our pricing is based on the time and materials involved, including:
Clinical intake and background review
Direct one-on-one testing with a licensed psychologist
Scoring and interpretation of standardized assessments
A comprehensive written report with clear, actionable recommendations
A feedback session to review results and next steps
Social/Emotional Testing is a Tier One assessment and costs $800.
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Scheduling an evaluation with RootEd Psychology is simple and stress-free. You can:
Submit a contact form through our website
Email us directly at admin@rootedpsychology.net
Call our office at 303-219-0677
We’ll reach out promptly to gather a bit of background, confirm the best assessment tier for your needs, and offer available testing dates. After scheduling, we’ll send over digital intake forms and any documentation we’ll need prior to your child’s session.
There’s no consultation required just to get pricing or information—we keep it clear, upfront, and easy from the start.
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We design our evaluations to be comfortable, engaging, and developmentally appropriate. Most children actually enjoy the one-on-one attention and the variety of puzzles, questions, and activities.
Here’s what to expect:
Your child will meet with a licensed psychologist in a calm, welcoming setting.
Testing is broken into short, manageable tasks with plenty of breaks.
For younger children, sessions are kept shorter and playful.
Older children and teens are encouraged to work at their own pace in a low-pressure environment.
We never rush. Our goal is to understand how your child thinks and learns, not just collect scores. Parents are welcome to wait nearby or return when testing is complete, depending on the child’s age and comfort level.
After testing, we’ll schedule a feedback session to walk you through the results, answer your questions, and help you feel confident in the next steps.
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No referral is needed. You can schedule an evaluation at RootEd Psychology directly—no pediatrician, school, or insurance referral required.
Many families come to us with questions or concerns about their child’s learning, attention, or development, and we’re here to help guide that process. Whether you're seeking insight, documentation for school, or eligibility for accommodations, you can reach out to us anytime.
That said, if your doctor, therapist, or school has recommended testing, we’re happy to coordinate with them (with your consent) to make sure we’re addressing the right questions.
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From start to finish, most evaluations take 2–4 weeks, depending on the tier of assessment and scheduling availability.
Here’s a general timeline:
Week 1 – Intake forms + scheduling
Week 2 – In-person testing (1–2 sessions, depending on age and tier)
Week 3–4 – Scoring, interpretation, and report writing
Week 4 – Feedback session and final report delivery
We know families are often working with school timelines or application deadlines, so let us know if you're on a time crunch—we’ll do our best to accommodate.
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The best preparation is helping your child feel calm, rested, and comfortable. There’s no need to study or practice in advance—the tests are designed to measure how your child naturally thinks, learns, and solves problems.
Here are a few tips:
Get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy meal before testing.
Explain the day in simple, positive terms (e.g., “You’ll be doing puzzles, answering questions, and working one-on-one with a nice adult to learn how your brain works!”).
Avoid calling it a “test” if your child finds that stressful—“activities” or “challenges” often feel more fun and approachable.
Bring a favorite snack and water bottle, especially for younger kids.
Let them know it’s okay to take breaks or ask questions—we want them to feel confident and at ease.
We’ll take care of the rest! The environment is warm and child-friendly, and we adjust the pace based on your child’s needs and comfort.
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We ask that parents wait outside the testing room during the evaluation.
This helps your child:
Feel more independent and confident
Stay focused without the pressure of being observed
Build direct rapport with the psychologist
You’re always welcome to wait nearby, and we’ll keep you updated throughout the session. Our goal is to make the experience smooth, supportive, and stress-free for everyone involved.