Ellison Psychological Services
Comprehensive evaluations for children, teens, and adults — ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, diagnostic clarification, pre-surgical clearances, and disability examinations. In-person in Belmont, NC and virtual across PsyPact states.
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What I Test For
Comprehensive evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults.
ADHD Testing
We go beyond checklists to evaluate executive functioning, attention, and impulsivity — distinguishing ADHD from anxiety, learning differences, or mood disorders. For children and adults.
Autism Spectrum
Using gold-standard tools including the ADOS-2 and MIGDAS-2, we evaluate the full spectrum — from high-masking individuals to those with significant support needs. For children and adults.
Learning Disabilities
Dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia. We identify where the breakdown in learning occurs and provide documentation for IEPs, 504 Plans, and college or workplace accommodations.
Mental Health Evaluations
Diagnostic clarification for complex or overlapping symptoms — anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and personality patterns. Provides a clear roadmap for treatment and medication guidance.
Pre-Surgical Evaluations
Required psychological clearance for bariatric surgery and spinal cord stimulators. We coordinate directly with your surgical team to provide timely reports that satisfy insurance requirements.
Admissions & Gifted Testing
Cognitive and achievement testing for private school admissions and gifted programs, using gold-standard assessments accepted by major independent schools — with prompt scheduling to meet application deadlines.
Disability (DDS) Exams
Consultative examinations for NC Disability Determination Services. If DDS scheduled you for an exam with Dr. Ellison, see what the appointment involves, what to bring, and where we are.
What to Expect
The five-step evaluation process — clinical interview, rating scales, testing, report, and feedback — with typical timeframes and virtual options through PsyPact.