GJR in Indiana Diagnostic Services

Dr. Cooney and Dr. Cacciola complete Psychological Evaluations for children ages 3 and up and Neuropsychological Evaluations for ages 3 to 16. Some of the assessments they may complete, depending on the client, are as follows:

Assessment Tool List

Cognitive Assessments

  • Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV)
  • Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition (WISC-V)
  • Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV)
  • Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence, Second Edition (WASI-II)
  • Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales, Fifth Edition (SB-5)

Achievement Tests

  • Kaufman Tests of Educational Achievement, Third Edition (KTEA-3), Brief and Full Test Battery
  • Wide Range Achievement Test, Fifth Edition (WRAT-5)

Other Neuropsychological Tests

  • Neuropsychological Assessment for Children, Second Edition (NEPSY-II)
  • Conners Continuous Performance Test, Third Edition
  • Comprehensive Trail-Making Test (CTMT)

Autism Assessment Tools

  • Social Responsiveness Scale, Second Edition (SRS-2; various forms/ages)
  • Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2)
  • Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum, Second Edition (MIGDAS-2) (sometimes, but not always utilized)

Personality Measures/Inventories

  • Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) Adolescent and/or Adult and/or restructured versions
  • Millon Pre-Adolescent Clinical Inventory (MPACI)
  • Millon Adolescent Clinical Inventory, Second Edition (MACI-II)
  • Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory, Fourth Edition (MCMI-IV)
  • Rorschach Inkblot Test (projective measure)

Parent/Teacher Rating Scales

  • Adaptive Behavior Assessment System, Third Edition (various age ranges)
  • Behavior Assessment System for Children, Third Edition (BASC-3, various forms)
  • Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS)
  • Trauma Symptom Checklist for Young Children (TSCYC)

Self-Report Measures and/or Rating Scales

  • Revised Children’s Manifest Anxiety Scale, Second Edition (RCMAS-2)
  • Children’s Depression Inventory, Second Edition (CDI-2)
  • Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS)
  • Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children (TSCC)
  • Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC-3), Third Edition (BASC-3), Parenting Relationship Questionnaire
  • Parenting Stress Inventory, Fourth Edition (PSI-4)

Contracted Practitioners

Dr. Cindy Cooney, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Cooney worked with youth and families as a Master's level clinician for several years before returning to school to obtain a doctorate in psychology (PsyD) from the University of Indianapolis in 2015. She then completed a postdoctoral fellowship with the LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disorders) program at the Riley Child Development Center from 2015-2016. From 2016 to the present time, Dr. Cooney has focused her career on providing comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations to children and adults involved with the Department of Child Services (DCS) and/or Juvenile Probation. She is able to provide Psychological Evaluations for individuals from age 3 through adulthood. She can complete Neuropsychological Evaluations for youth ages 3 to 16.

Dr. Jenna Cacciola, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Jenna Cacciola is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist whose practice focuses on completion of comprehensive psychological evaluations with individuals ages 4 and above. She graduated from the University of Indianapolis with a Doctoral Degree (Doctorate in Psychology; PsyD) in Clinical Psychology. She loves assessment, consultation, and collaboration with individuals and their treatment teams. Her hope is that throughout the evaluation process, youth, adults, and/or their families will be able to recognize and understand their/their family member’s unique strengths, interests, talents, gifts, and needs, remember that they have what it takes to heal, and to bring about growth and changes they envision and desire to work toward. These paths/changes come in many forms and look different for everyone, but the goal remains the same. That is, Dr. Cacciola strives to utilize assessment to inform treatment planning with the hope that it will help individuals to thrive and reach their fullest potential.

Sara Wetzel, Licensed School Psychologist

Sara Wetzel is a Licensed School Psychologist who completes evaluations under the supervision of Dr. Cooney.  She earned her Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in School Psychology and Master of Education (M.Ed.) degrees from Indiana State University, and holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from the University of Indianapolis.  With a strong background in psychological assessment, intervention, and consultation, Ms. Wetzel is determined and compassionate in her work with families. She is committed to providing fair, comprehensive, and ethical assessments that help inform effective treatment planning and promote each individual’s success and quality of life. She strives to make every client feel seen, supported, and confident in their abilities—helping them reach their fullest potential.
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