Testing and Assessment

At our psychological clinic, Psykologerne Johansen og Kristoffersen, we offer assesments and examinations that are evidence-based and aimed at children and youngsters as well as adults and entire families. The assessments are carried out by competent and experiences psychologists and may entail anything from a single psychological test to an extensive clinical investigation and examination programme. Assesments are central to diagnosing and treatment-planning, or they may serve as a tool for identifying specific recommendations or plans of action. On this page, you can learn more about psychological testing and what we offer in terms of intelligence testing, diagnostic testing, personality testing ect. The testing, assessment and possible therapy sessions will primarily take place in one of our two nice clinics – one is located in Aarhus and one just by the subway at Frederiksberg.

Would you like an assessment, or do you have any questions about psychological testing?
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Testing and Assessment at Our Clinic

We offer a wide array of evidence-based psychological assessments targeted at children, adolescents, adults and families. These assessments range from simple testing of individual personality, intelligence or other psychological factors to comprehensive examinations, entailing a combination of testing and observation tailored to individual needs. It is of utmost importance to us that each inquiry is met with qualified guidance and advice in regard to the different types of assessment and testing, so that the individual client may make an informed decision about their chosen course of action. 

A complete list of the conditions and issues for which we offer testing and assessment, as well as the components in an evidence-based approach to each of these, would be much too comprehensive to state on our website. However, this page does provide a list of examples of some of the most common tests and assessments. You can find a more comprehensive overview of our offered psychological tests here. If you are unsure about whether or not you, your child or a family member might benefit from psychological assessment, you are more than welcome to reach out to us for appropriate guidance. 

Below is a list of some of our most common assessments: 

  • Intelligence testing using WISC-Vwhen applying for private or international schools or for personal guidance aimed at optimizing learning 
  • Personality or intelligence testing of adults when applying for adoption from abroad 
  • Intelligence testing using WAIS-IV when applying for membership in Mensa 
  • Diagnostic assessment for learning difficulties and/or developmental disorders in children and adolescents
  • Neuropsychological assessment in relation to suspected brain damage, post-concussion syndrome or mild cognitive impairment
  • Diagnostic assessment for ADHDin children, adolescents and adults
  • Diagnostic assessment for neuropsychologicaland psychological conditions in children, adolescents and adults with evidence-based recommendations with regards to family life, education or working life.
  • Diagnostic assessment for behavioral disorders in children and adolescents with recommendations for treatment measures on an individual, social and educational basis. 
  • Assessment and evaluation of work capacity including draw-up of a personalized plan for returning to the labor market
  • Assessment and recommendations for preventive measures in individual working conditions in relation to stress and sick leave.
  • Diagnostic assessment of problems of attention and memory in children, adolescents and adults, including recommendations for individual, academic, environmental or familial adjustments.
  • Diagnostic, neuropsychiatric assessment of autism spectrum disorders and associated developmental disorders, including a draw-up of a functionality evaluation and recommendations for measures to alleviate core symptoms or associated problems.
  • Diagnostic assessment in relation to trauma and PTSD

Intelligence Testing (WAIS-IV/WISC-IV/WISC-V/WPPSI-IV):5.450 DKK with attestation or 6.750 DKK with report

When acquiring an intelligence test, you have the option to choose between two kinds of result feedback; either an attestation or a report. The attestation includes an overview of the general test results, while the report also includes a detailed description and analysis of the results, an indication of strengths and weaknesses with regard to learning and problem solving, for example, as well as educational recommendations based hereon.

Psychological Assessments

Each assessment program is tailored to individual needs as a combination of the following services. At the bottom of this page, you can learn more about the elements of these services.

Initial meeting / examination: 1.075 DKK

A psychological assessment is always preceded by an initial meeting. During this meeting, any needs for further examination or testing is evaluated, among other things. Based on the initial examination, one of the three types of assessments are recommended depending on the necessary magnitude and type of testing to sufficiently investigate the issue in question and to provide recommendations for individual, environmental, academic or educational measures or treatment. A brief description of the scope and contents of the three types of assessments follow.

Basic Assessment: 8.950 DKK

A basic assessment includes a single psychological test, one feedback-session as well as one network meeting or a written statement made for another authority (report). An assessment program is always preceded by an initial meeting, but the price for this is not included in the above price.

Extended Assessment: 13.550 DKK

The extended assessment includes three diagnostic interviews, fire rating scales, three psychological assessments, one feedback-session as well as either one network meeting or a written statement made for another authority (report). An assessment program is always preceded by an initial meeting, but the price for this is not included in the above price. This type of assessment program is widely used with regard to common psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents.

Major Extended Assessment: 16.900 DKK

The Comprehensive Extended Assessment includes five diagnostic interviews, six rating scales, five psychological assessments, one feedback-session as well as either one network meeting or a written statement made for another authority (report). An assessment program is always preceded by an initial meeting, but the price for this is not included in the above price. This type of assessment program is used in case of some rare types of issues or disorders that demand a particularly complex assessment.

The individual elements of assessment programs

Initial meeting

The initial meeting or session marks the beginning of any psychological assessment. An initial examination and evaluation during this meeting will provide the basis for further assessment.

During the session, a thorough and systematical interview (recording an anamnesis) will be performed and will cover topics such as familial predispositions for psychological or somatic diseases, pregnancy, childbirth, early childhood, later development and well-being, including, for example, motor and linguistic development. Furthermore, information is collected in regard to physical development and possible somatic illness, mental development, social skills as wells as hobbies and leisurely activities.

Past difficulties and problems are elucidated and the current situation is investigated: A detailed interview about current problems and symptoms, their onset, intensity and occurrence is performed. Likewise, possible resources and situations in which problems are non-present are assessed.

During this initial meeting, possible psychological tests are discussed, and any other relevant case files that may have been prepared by the municipal authorities such as PPR, hospitals, clinics, etc. are reviewed. It is beneficial to bring any such relevant files or information from other entities along for the initial session. Likewise, the parents or client should ideally fill out and bring our standard form sent to you upon booking with PJK.

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Feedback session

The feedback session is a planned follow-up session with the parents, client or other relatives with the intention to inform about the outcome of the completed assessment.

During this meeting, we’ll answer any questions and elaborate on the provided recommendations as needed. The session will typically last for the duration of a regular consultation.

Network meeting

A network meeting is intended to form a basis for exchange of information and expectations as well as for making agreements regarding the distribution of responsibilities and tasks in a specific case.

A distinction is made between professional networking meetings, which exclusively concern the professionals involved with the case, and the more common networking meetings in which the client or child/youngster, parents and other significant persons attend as well. Network meetings typically last for an hour and a half.

Statement for another authority

Such a statement will include a thorough description of the issues in question as well as the reason for inquiry, present symptoms, severity and impact on daily functioning. Any other relevant health information and social conditions may be described as well. In the report, the resources of the examined individual will be compared to the severity of the challenges. Furthermore, the results of conducted assessment as well an evaluation of these results in relation to symptoms and daily functioning will be included.

The statement will also include a conclusion containing any diagnoses (based on multi-axial diagnostics according to ICD-10) in both Danish and Latin, recommendations for treatment and/or support for the evaluated individual and/or his or her family, an estimation of the expected effect the proposed treatment/support as well as an appraisal of the effects of not implementing the proposed treatment/support. Finally, the statement will indicate the attitude of the examined individual and/or his or her family towards the psychologists’ description and recommendations.

Diagnostic interview

The diagnostic interview is a structured or semi-structured interview based on scientifically recognized manuals and is conducted in order to identify diagnostic indications and differential diagnostic alternatives. For example: MINI, SCAN, SCID-I, SCID-II, ADI-R, DIVA 2.0, CY-BOCS, Y-BOCS, YGTSS, PANSS, KIDDIE-SADS.

The interview may include completion or reviewing of some simple rating scales, etc. (e.g. CAARS, Conners 3, CBRS, HAD, BDI-II, BAI, BPRS, MADRS, BYI, YMRS, SPAI, LSAS, GAF-S, GAF-F, SCQ, ASSQ, ADHD-RS, ASRS v1.1, AQ, RAADS-R).

Psychological Assessment

During the main psychological assessment, the applicable tests of general cognitive functioning, developmental tests or the like are conducted in a manner consistent with the age, problems and symptoms of the subject.

Examples of tests: WIAT-III, WAIS-IV, WISC-IV, D-KEFS, RCFT, TOMAL-2, LEITER-R, Raven’s Progressiv Matrices, MCMI-II, NEO-PI-R, BRIEF, BRIEF-V, The D2-test, ADOS-2, ABAS-II.

During the assessment, the tests will typically be conducted to their full extent. The written assessment will then include a clear summary of the overall test result as well as a conclusion regarding the completion of the test.