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assessment608If your child is struggling in school, you might be considering an evaluation. There are different kinds of evaluations, and the terms for them can be confusing. You might hear them referred to with different names, depending on who’s talking.
Understood breaks down the different terms people use for evaluations. Read the article on the Understood website for a clear understanding of the differences among a public school evaluation, private evaluation, psychological evaluation, psychoeducational evaluation, neuropsychological evaluatio, and other related terminology.

Source: Understood | Different Terms You May Hear for Evaluations, https://www.understood.org/articles/en/different-terms-you-may-hear-for-evaluations | Copyright © 2014–2021  Understood.org
Understood’s mission is to help the 1 in 5 individuals who learn and think differently to thrive in life. As a leading digital resource and nonprofit organization, Understood empowers millions of families and educators through personalized resources, access to experts, interactive tools, and a supportive online community.

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