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Other Assessments and Services

Personality Types and Styles (Introversion/Extroversion)

bulletMurphy-Meisgeier Type Indicator for Children; materials, scoring, copies of relevant reading matter.
bulletMyers-Briggs Type Indicator for Adults; materials, scoring, copies of relevant reading matter.

Achievement Testing/Grade-Level Readiness

bulletWechsler Individual Achievement Test-II (WIAT-II) - A complete achievement battery that was published in 2002 and has norms available as young as age 4 through college and adult levels. Materials, testing session, and written report.
bulletMini-Battery of Achievement (MBA) ages 4 to adult; subtests in reading, math, writing and factual knowledge; materials, scoring, written report of results and recommendations.

Self-Concept Profiles (from Susan Harter, U. of Denver, CO)

For any of the following, the fee includes materials, scoring, written interpretation and report. I highly recommend these as a way of determining whether or not the individual is depressed, feeling support from family and school, and further isolating factors that may be contributing to underachievement issues. The forms are sent to your home, completed, and mailed back for scoring and interpretation. Prices reflect my time for scoring and reporting, not relative value of each scale.

bulletSelf-Perception Profile for Children
bulletSelf-Perception Profile for Adolescents
bulletAdult Self-Perception Profile
bulletSocial Support Scale for Children
bulletDimensions of Depression Profile for Children and Adolescents
bulletA Scale of Intrinsic Versus Extrinsic Orientation in the Classroom
bulletSelf-Perception for Learning Disabled Students

Kindergarten Early Admission Package

bulletStanford-Binet (Form LM or 5); Scales of Independent Behavior-Revised (SIB-R), preschool level subtests of the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test-II (WIAT-II). Approximate time required, 2.5 hours, plus written follow-up reports with recommendations included.

Assessment Packages:

Arranged on an Individual Basis

bulletConsultations can be arranged for professional guidance concerning a child, adolescent, or adult regarding issues of intellectual level, achievement, or anything related to better understanding how the individual "fits in" to the overall scheme of things. Dr. Ruf has extensive background in educational systems, parenting issues, and how intellectual ability affects social, emotional, and intellectual development and adjustment. Not a therapist, Dr. Ruf will recommend licensed psychologists and therapists for those needing such direction and support. Fees are hourly. If no assessments are done, there is a file analysis fee that is charged at the same rate. Dr. Ruf prefers to give an estimate of time and cost before the appointment is agreed upon.
 
bulletPhone consultations are conducted by first presenting charge card information and billing is based on a by minute charge prorated by the hourly consultation fee. People who cannot meet personally, as well as families that have no assessments done by Dr. Ruf, will be charged a file analysis fee before their consultation, either in person or by phone.

Speaking*:

bulletLocal Presentations;  discount for MCGT chapters
bulletKeynote Addresses
bulletParent or Teacher Seminars: half day or full day

*Travel and expenses extra. Rates are somewhat negotiable.

Cash, personal check, and VISA/MasterCard are accepted at time of service. All rates subject to change.

To set up an appointment, or for help selecting the best package for your family's needs, please contact Educational Options directly.