Psychological Testing in Chicago
Psychological testing can help clarify your diagnosis, but the testing process isn't just about finding a label that fits. It helps uncover the “why” behind your symptoms. At HumanKind Psych, we'll translate your evaluation results into clear, practical recommendations so you can get the right treatment and support to truly thrive.
Comprehensive Psychological Evaluations for Teens and adults
HumanKind Psychological Services provides comprehensive psychological evaluations for adults seeking greater clarity about their mental health, attention, executive functioning, social experiences, and cognitive strengths and challenges. Testing can help determine whether symptoms are consistent with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or another psychological diagnosis, distinguish between conditions with overlapping symptoms, and provide individualized recommendations for treatment and support.
Psychological testing may be helpful if you're experiencing difficulties with:
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Attention, focus, or distractibility
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Organization, planning, and time management
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Memory and problem-solving
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Impulsivity, impatience, restlessness
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Social communication and navigating relationships
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Understanding social cues or expectations
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Sensory sensitivities (e.g., sounds, textures, lights)
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Changes in routine, transitions, or unexpected situations
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Emotional regulation or irritability
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Anxiety, stress, persistent overwhelm
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Low motivation or difficulty getting started on tasks
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Depression or mood changes
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Feeling different from others
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Exhaustion from masking your authentic self
We use multiple sources of information, including clinical interviews, standardized psychological measures, and information about your history and current functioning, to develop a comprehensive picture of what may be contributing to your symptoms. This allows us to consider conditions such as ADHD and/or Autism alongside other conditions that can cause similar or overlapping difficulties.
The goal isn't simply to determine whether you meet criteria for ADHD, Autism, or any other diagnosis. We want to understand why you're struggling and translate the results into practical recommendations for treatment, accommodations, and next steps.
Testing for ADHD and diagnostic clarification is available for individuals age 16 & up. Testing for Autism is available for individuals age 18 & up.
Please note: All testing includes an in-person portion, which takes place at our testing center at 2835 N Sheffield Ave. You must be physically located in Illinois to obtain psychological evaluation at HumanKind Psych.
Our Psychological Testing Services
We offer comprehensive, individualized evaluations to help you better understand your experiences, clarify potential diagnoses, and identify meaningful next steps. Most commonly, our testing helps answer questions about whether you have ADHD or autism (as well as distinguishing between the two, or finding overlap such as "AuDHD.")
Our evaluation process can also be useful even if you just want to know more broadly "what's going on with me?" You can always request testing for diagnostic clarification, if you are unsure which direction you'd like to explore.
What to Expect from Psychological Testing at HumanKind:
Get Set Up
Complete our request form here. On the form, please provide the name of the provider who referred you (if you have one), any past diagnoses, and any psych medications you currently take. This information will help us confirm whether we can help you. Our team will then respond within two business days to set up your evaluation for our next available date, share more about our testing process, and send you intake paperwork to complete.
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Do an Intake Interview
After you've completed the intake forms, you'll receive a link to meet via telehealth for the intake appointment. During this session, we will gather information about your symptoms, your history, and what you are hoping to get from the evaluation. Your clinician will then choose which testing measures to give you to help answer the referral question(s). We will schedule your in-person testing sessions at that time.
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Come in for Testing
You'll come to our office to complete the testing measures. You may need to come for multiple testing sessions, depending on the nature and extent of the testing being done. To better understand your symptoms, your evaluator may also ask to speak with other people who know you well, such as a parent, partner, or treatment provider.
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Get Your Results & Report
Once all testing has been administered and scored, we write up a full evaluation report. The report will explain the evaluation findings, including any diagnosis that the results support. We will then meet with you for a feedback session to go over the results, provide treatment recommendations, and answer any questions you may have. We strive to complete evaluations within a few weeks (occasionally a bit longer) so you can get your results quickly and plan next steps for treatment.
Insurance & Fees
HumanKind Psych is paneled as an in-network provider for the following insurance plans:
If we are not in-network with your insurance plan, you may see us as an out-of-network provider and submit a bill to your insurance company. They may reimburse you. We also accept out-of-pocket payment for evaluations. When you schedule your evaluation, our intake coordinator will discuss billing and payment options with you and provide an estimate of the costs.
Please note: we can only provide estimates, as the total cost may vary depending on your individual insurance plan (if using insurance) and the amount of testing and time needed. All evaluations incur a non-refundable $225-$275 materials fee, regardless of whether you are using insurance or not. This fee amount depends on the specific type of testing you are receiving and is billed after your first testing session.