Comprehensive educational and psychological evaluations are conducted.
C.O.P.E. offers psychological evaluation and testing services in Sarasota and Manatee counties
Note: Dr. Files-Hall and Dr. LaCivita are approved providers of educational, psychological, and gifted evaluations/testing in both the Manatee and Sarasota county school systems.
*ALL testing is completed by Dr. Files-Hall or Dr. LaCivita. A psychometrist is NEVER used.*
Gifted
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Learning Disabilities
Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, etc.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Impulsive-Hyperactive Presentation, Predominately Inattentive Presentation, Combined Presentation
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Click here for Multimodal Treatment of ADHD Study by Dr. Stephanie K. Lirio
Determine eligibility for testing accommodations on nationwide exams
PSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GED, etc.
Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Developmental Delay
Emotional Disorders
Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, etc.
Behavioral Difficulties
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorder
Processing Problems
Memory, executive functioning, processing speed, etc