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GREATER MINNESOTA ASSESSMENT SERVICE
FOR DEAF, DEAFBLIND AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN AGES 0-21

Lifetrack Resources' Greater Minnesota Assessment Service provides communication appropriate specialized psychological and social assessments, follow-up, school and family consultation and training to benefit children who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing, ages 0-21 residing in Greater Minnesota, outside the seven-county metro area.

Program Highlights:

• Professionals with Lifetrack Resources are fluent in American Sign Language and familiar with communication and medical choices that includes Cochlear Implants, Cued Speech, Oral, tactile and gesture. Licensed Psychologists are experienced in understanding both the physical and mental health needs of deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind people. They are familiar with deaf culture in addition to issues facing deafblind and hard of hearing children and youth.
• The selected psychologist is matched with the needs identified by families and schools.
• A typical assessment includes: a formal application process, clinical interviews, comprehensive testing, observations, immediate feedback the day of testing, a written report and follow-up provided by the assessment service team.
• Consulting psychologists will travel statewide conducting assessments and consultations. This travel approach allows for additional testing time and observation as well as connecting with family members and community professionals involved with the child's development.
• Presentations, workshops, and training for families, agencies and professionals are offered statewide.
  

The Greater Minnesota Assessment Service addresses issues related to:

• Mental health and psychiatric status
• Behavior and adaptive behavioral issues
• Social/emotional status
• Childhood trauma
• Learning Disabilities
• Cognitive skills
• Daily living skills and transition
  

The Greater Minnesota Assessment Service is funded through a grant awarded to Lifetrack Resources by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division.