https://www.firststepspsychology.com/home daily 1.0 2025-06-04 https://www.firststepspsychology.com/contact daily 0.75 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed5b3798ac9990a90bd84f6/1591751506737-L66UNOP6OS1QNN5XQRHB/image-asset.jpeg Contact Us https://www.firststepspsychology.com/drprobst daily 0.75 2026-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed5b3798ac9990a90bd84f6/847a318f-401e-4227-b56c-89eeeab76baa/IMG_6549.jpeg Dr. Probst https://www.firststepspsychology.com/appointments daily 0.75 2026-03-02 https://www.firststepspsychology.com/assessment daily 0.75 2022-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed5b3798ac9990a90bd84f6/1593621042324-UQLG9SVHUN1J3X4LZH7H/1591641330079-65X7KXLQ3ASI8BBJHB3T.jpeg General - Evaluations of: Cognitive functioning (IQ) Developmental milestones Academic achievement Neuropsychological functioning (executive functioning, attention, memory, language, perception) Daily living skills Social-emotional functioning Results from an assessment assist with diagnosis, treatment planning, and tracking progress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed5b3798ac9990a90bd84f6/1593626180401-IO03B7BWC8FX8IYTECR7/image-asset.jpeg General - What happens if we choose to complete an assessment? The process is tailored to your child but generally includes: Interview where you meet with Dr. Warning-Probst to discuss your concerns and your child’s background history. Contact with your child’s teachers and care providers (e.g., pediatrician, therapist, etc.). Sometimes an evaluation includes a classroom observation. Testing sessions where Dr. Warning-Probst administers standardized measures. There are typically 1-2 testing sessions for a total of 6-9 hours. Feedback session in which you meet with Dr. Warning-Probst to go over results from the evaluation as well as appropriate recommendations. Written report will be provided to you within 2-3 days following the feedback session. Follow-up sessions can be scheduled with our team, in an effort to quickly address key areas noted by the evaluation. https://www.firststepspsychology.com/autism-spectrum daily 0.75 2023-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed5b3798ac9990a90bd84f6/1592359870511-S90QPE92A5C9KWX5RZ2A/image-asset.jpeg Autism - What is Autism? Autism is known as a developmental disability, but it is so much greater than that! Over the last few years, we’ve all become more aware of autism, but, in many cases, we are still working on accepting and appreciating Autism as a difference in how our brain is wired rather than as a deficit or disease. This difference in the brain can lead to some wonderful strengths. Helping a person understand whether or not they have autism is about helping them understand part of their identity. Autistic children are often taught to be different – more like other kids, and, as we talk more and more with autistic adults, it becomes clear that, “fixing,” an autistic brain isn’t possible or helpful. Instead, we want to shift our focus to learning about each child and embracing their unique set of traits and abilities. When thinking about testing, it is important to take every aspect of a child’s development into account. During the evaluation, we ask a lot of questions about early growth and development, as we find there are some common shifts in development for autistic individuals. Because development issues can be detected during early childhood, it is best to try and test for autism as early as possible. Although not the only components of a diagnosis, there are a few areas we often see impacted in autistic children: speech and language, emotional regulation, rigidity, and sensory differences. https://www.firststepspsychology.com/adhd daily 0.75 2025-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed5b3798ac9990a90bd84f6/1593627505654-P0T1S8LCJJCAIK7687ZP/image-asset.jpeg ADHD What is ADHD? ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, but there is so much more to it than just those words! Over the years, we’ve come to understand ADHD as a difference in how the brain manages attention, activity, and self-control—not simply as a problem or a deficit. People with ADHD often have unique strengths, such as creativity, energy, and the ability to think outside the box. Helping a person understand whether or not they have ADHD is about helping them understand more about how their brain works. Children with ADHD are sometimes encouraged to “just try harder” or “sit still,” but as we listen more to the voices of people with ADHD, it becomes clear that their brains are simply wired differently. Our goal is not to “fix” ADHD, but to learn about each child, appreciate their unique qualities, and find strategies that help them thrive. When considering an assessment, it’s important to look at every part of a child’s development and daily life. During the evaluation process, we ask about early growth, school experiences, friendships, and how your child manages emotions and routines. ADHD can show up in many different ways, and we want to get a full picture before making any conclusions. Because ADHD symptoms can emerge early in childhood, it’s helpful to seek evaluation if you notice ongoing difficulties with attention, self-control, or activity level. While these are not the only areas we assess, we often see challenges in focus, organization, impulse control, and emotional regulation in children with ADHD. https://www.firststepspsychology.com/educational daily 0.75 2021-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed5b3798ac9990a90bd84f6/1592361085501-X9DPMMF0RV58PU4OZF3B/image-asset.jpeg Educational If your child is struggling with behaviors in the classroom or academically, the school may recommend, or you may wish to seek out, a psychoeducational evaluation. Reasons for an evaluation may include: trouble learning to read not understanding what they read not understanding math facts difficulty with spelling trouble writing a sentence or paragraph lots of difficulty completing homework frequently getting in trouble at school An evaluation can help you to highlight your child’s areas of strength and know which areas of weakness to target. Psychoeducational evaluations are also conducted as a part of requests for accommodations in school or on standardized tests, such as the ACT/SAT, GRE, LSAT, or MCAT. If you suspect your child has a Learning Disorder (e.g., Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia) or learning differences, a psychoeducational evaluation may be beneficial to better understand your child’s needs in the school environment. https://www.firststepspsychology.com/bariatric daily 0.75 2020-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed5b3798ac9990a90bd84f6/1592361648173-1R85PD7DUWFO07EHQYAI/image-asset.jpeg Bariatric Dr. Warning-Probst conducts psychological assessments for adolescents who want to undergo bariatric surgery. The evaluation process is individually based but, generally includes: Interview in which you meet with Dr. Warning-Probst to discuss your concerns and your child’s background history. Contact with your child’s teachers and care providers (e.g., pediatrician, therapist, etc.). Testing session where Dr. Warning-Probst administers standardized measures related to weight loss, personality, intellectual functioning, and emotional well being. There is normally one testing session for a total of 2-3 hours. Feedback session in which you meet with Dr. Warning-Probst to go over results from the evaluation as well as appropriate recommendations. Written report will be provided to you within 2-3 weeks following the feedback session. https://www.firststepspsychology.com/appointments/privacy-policy daily 0.75 2020-07-15 https://www.firststepspsychology.com/contact/thank-you-contact-us daily 0.75 2020-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed5b3798ac9990a90bd84f6/1591751506737-L66UNOP6OS1QNN5XQRHB/image-asset.jpeg Thank You for Contacting Us https://www.firststepspsychology.com/appointments/thank-you-for-requesting-an-appt daily 0.75 2020-09-01 https://www.firststepspsychology.com/learning-disorder-evaluations daily 0.75 2020-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed5b3798ac9990a90bd84f6/1592361085501-X9DPMMF0RV58PU4OZF3B/image-asset.jpeg Learning Disorder Evaluations If your child is struggling with behaviors in the classroom or academically, the school may recommend, or you may wish to seek out, a psychoeducational evaluation. Reasons for an evaluation may include: trouble learning to read not understanding what they read not understanding math facts difficulty with spelling trouble writing a sentence or paragraph lots of difficulty completing homework frequently getting in trouble at school An evaluation can help you to highlight your child’s areas of strength and know which areas of weakness to target. Psychoeducational evaluations are also conducted as a part of requests for accommodations on standardized tests, such as the ACT/SAT, GRE, LSAT, or MCAT. If you suspect your child has a Learning Disorder (e.g., Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia) or learning differences, a psychoeducational evaluation may be beneficial to better understand your child’s needs in the school environment. https://www.firststepspsychology.com/classroom-behavior-evaluations daily 0.75 2020-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed5b3798ac9990a90bd84f6/1592361085501-X9DPMMF0RV58PU4OZF3B/image-asset.jpeg Classroom Behavior Evaluations If your child is struggling with behaviors in the classroom or academically, the school may recommend, or you may wish to seek out, a psychoeducational evaluation. Reasons for an evaluation may include: trouble learning to read not understanding what they read not understanding math facts difficulty with spelling trouble writing a sentence or paragraph lots of difficulty completing homework frequently getting in trouble at school An evaluation can help you to highlight your child’s areas of strength and know which areas of weakness to target. Psychoeducational evaluations are also conducted as a part of requests for accommodations on standardized tests, such as the ACT/SAT, GRE, LSAT, or MCAT. If you suspect your child has a Learning Disorder (e.g., Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia) or learning differences, a psychoeducational evaluation may be beneficial to better understand your child’s needs in the school environment. https://www.firststepspsychology.com/dyslexia-evaluations daily 0.75 2020-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed5b3798ac9990a90bd84f6/1592361085501-X9DPMMF0RV58PU4OZF3B/image-asset.jpeg Dyslexia Evaluations If your child is struggling with behaviors in the classroom or academically, the school may recommend, or you may wish to seek out, a psychoeducational evaluation. Reasons for an evaluation may include: trouble learning to read not understanding what they read not understanding math facts difficulty with spelling trouble writing a sentence or paragraph lots of difficulty completing homework frequently getting in trouble at school An evaluation can help you to highlight your child’s areas of strength and know which areas of weakness to target. Psychoeducational evaluations are also conducted as a part of requests for accommodations on standardized tests, such as the ACT/SAT, GRE, LSAT, or MCAT. If you suspect your child has a Learning Disorder (e.g., Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia) or learning differences, a psychoeducational evaluation may be beneficial to better understand your child’s needs in the school environment. https://www.firststepspsychology.com/add daily 0.75 2020-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed5b3798ac9990a90bd84f6/1593627505654-P0T1S8LCJJCAIK7687ZP/image-asset.jpeg ADD Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a neurological condition that involves inattention, hyperactivity, or impulsive behavior. It might look like: difficulty paying attention trouble listening to adults not following directions being easily distracted trouble organizing difficulty completing tasks that require a lot of mental effort, like homework having trouble settling down difficulty waiting their turn interrupting others difficulty sitting still When a diagnosis of ADD is suspected, we complete an evaluation of your child’s skills using several standardized measures. 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