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  Psychological testing for kids. Get clear results, diagnoses, and clinical
  recommendations for your child's mental health needs with Brightline.
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# Psychological testing to bring clarity for you and your child

When questions about your child’s behavior, emotions, or learning feel unanswered, our psychological testing provides expert insight and actionable next steps. 

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- [Request testing](/start/testing-appointment/) 
- [(718) 715-4390](tel:+17187154390) 

## Hear what Brightline parents have to say

“The Brightline team helped ease my concerns of bringing my daughter into the program. With her being so young and in need of the provided resources, I was worried she might be afraid to participate. Everyone’s been incredibly welcoming and focused on my entire family’s well-being.”


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## In-network coverage with select health plans and programs



Brightline services are available in person and online in NY, NJ, and CT. Care in MA and WA is online only at this time. 

## When is psychological testing right?

*Psychological testing with Brightline’s clinical psychologists is for kids up to age 18. Families come to Brightline for testing for different reasons.*

- Autism or other developmental concerns
- Learning disorders or concerns about academic performance
- Patterns of executive functioning, memory, or other cognitive skills
- Readiness to start school, academic strengths, and giftedness



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## What to expect

*Our testing is done in person and involves the following:*

- An initial testing appointment and possibly additional testing
- In a follow-up session, you’ll receive test results, impressions and diagnoses, and a written report with detailed clinical recommendations, behavioral observations on the day(s) of testing, specific test scores and performance, interpretation of results, and other conclusions
- Information gathering (with parent permission) from important adults in your child’s life, like teachers and other care providers, to ensure a well-rounded view of your child



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