CEDAR Clinic
CEDAR School Psychology Clinic
Please note that the CEDAR Clinic has been temporarily relocated to the Ritenour Building which is across from the HUB. The receptionist room is 126A Ritenour.
The School Psychology Clinic provides services to children, adolescents, and young adults. Every client is given an individually selected group of tests which could include intelligence, academic achievement, personality, interest, visual-motor, adaptive behavior, and social-emotional performance. Also, clients may be observed in a variety of situations.
At the Clinic, doctoral school psychology students gain experience in working with individuals with a wide variety of problems. The student staff is closely supervised by certified school psychologists. The clinic director is a professional licensed psychologist who has also been certified as a school psychologist by the Department of Education. Additional support services are provided by members of the Speech and Hearing Clinic and other consultants, each of whom hold appropriate licenses or certificates.
CEDAR Clinic Services
The CEDAR School Psychology Clinic provides services to children, adolescents, and young adults. Clinicians work together to create a complete picture of each client's strengths and weaknesses. The Clinic day begins at 9:00 a.m (on Fridays and Saturdays). Before arrival, background information is reviewed by Clinic staff and supervisors. Based on the information supplied (such as reports of any previous evaluations, recent school grade reports, standardized test results, and examples of schoolwork, if applicable) and the primary referral concern, the clinicians design an individual assessment plan for the clinic day.
For most clients, a full day is necessary; for others, only a half day is needed. The assessment process typically consists of a series of psychological and educational tests. Clients or their parents also are interviewed by a clinician regarding early development, health, educational history, and current social behavior.
The day includes a break for lunch. If more time is needed, another appointment is scheduled.
CEDAR Clinic Referrals
Clients come to the School Psychology Clinic for many reasons. Parents of preschool children may want to know if their child is ready for kindergarten. Older students are often referred because they are having difficulty in reading, math or other academic subjects. Other students are seen due to behavioral problems or difficulty with school adjustment. Some students are referred to determine if they are intellectually or academically gifted. Parents who are concerned about the appropriateness of a previous evaluation or special class placement can bring their child to the clinic for an independent evaluation. Referrals can be made for home- or school-related concerns.
Referral forms can be obtained from:
Assistant for the CEDAR Clinic
The Pennsylvania State University
CEDAR School Psychology Clinic
126A Ritenour Building
University Park, PA 16802
Telephone: (814) 865-1881
Fax: (814) 865-7066
