Assessment for services
During the first step in the assessment process, student clinicians collect background information about the client. This generally involves visits to the client's home for a parent interview and/or family assessment and a school visit for school-aged children.
Next, the client is scheduled to visit the HDC for an evaluation. Student clinicians interview the client and family and use other evaluation procedures to address the referral concerns.
The results of the evaluations and recommendations are presented to the client and/or parents at a multidisciplinary staffing or conference. Various options are explored during this conference. These might include special educational programming, referral to a service agency, or follow-up services that the HDC can provide or develop for the client. Clients receive written reports following this meeting.
Who is typically referred to the Human Development Center (HDC)?
Clients include infants, toddlers, preschool children, school-aged children, and young adults. Services typically include assessment, intervention, and school consultation. Clients are referred to the HDC by parents, service agencies, schools, and health care providers. Common referral problems include:
- Behavior and adjustment problems
- Underachievement
- Giftedness
- Developmental disabilities
- Learning problems and/or disabilities
- Reading difficulties
- Speech, language, and communication problems
- Physical handicaps
- Social concerns
- Attention-deficit disorders
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Bedwetting
Who will be working with your child?
Student Clinicians are typically graduate students or undergraduate students with advanced standing majoring in the areas of reading, school psychology, special education, communication sciences and disorders, nursing, or social work. Student Clinicians work under the supervision of UWEC faculty who are licensed/certified in their respective disciplines.
What is the cost?
Charges for assessment services provided by the HDC range from $200-$300. In the event of financial hardship, clients may apply for reduced fees.
Where is the center located and when is it open?
The Human Development Center is located on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, in the Human Sciences and Services building, 239 Water Street. The HDC is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Client evaluations and conferences typically take place on Thursdays.
How do I contact the HDC?
Call 715-836-5604, Tuesdays-Thursdays, from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., or email Jessica Bucki at buckijl@uwec.edu. Send letter to: UWEC - Human Development Center, 105 Garfield Avenue, HSS 160, PO Box 4004, Eau Claire, WI 54702.
