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WELCOME TO PEACH PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGICAL CENTER

Our office offers a variety of developmental evaluations and comprehensive psychological assessments for children 0 to 5 years of age. Unfortunately, we do not offer any therapy-related services or academic testing.

As of October 22, 2024 our schedule is now closed and we are no longer accepting new patients until January 6, 2025. We are continuing to call those who have left voicemails before October 22, 2024 so please be patient as we return these calls and schedule appointments. Due to the substantial need for Autism evaluations, we will prioritize these referrals. 

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“Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded.” -Jess Lair

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GET TO KNOW US

Peach Pediatric Psychological Center focuses on the importance of early screening and assessment for infants, toddlers, and young children, presenting with a variety of developmental, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral challenges.

Dr. Tayler Turnquist is a licensed clinical psychologist and owner of Peach Pediatric Psychological Center, LLC. Dr. Turnquist was born and raised in Georgia and she has resided in the Metro Atlanta area for the past 7 years. She completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Mercer University in Macon, GA, and went on to obtain her Master of Science and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Mercer University’s department of College of Health Professions.


She has had the privilege to train and work alongside one of the leading psychologists in the state who specializes in child development (Dr. Jennifer Poulos, owner and CEO of Intown Pediatric Behavioral Wellness) for the past 7 years, and our offices are located in the same building. 

We greatly look forward to meeting you and are happy to answer any questions you may have about the assessment process!

TYPES OF PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS

A collaborative approach

There are many different types of evaluations, some very brief, some more extensive, depending on the type of evaluation you need. We speak directly with parents and answer any questions you may have when deciding which type of psychological assessment is most appropriate for you and your child as well as provide information regarding what your insurance will/will not cover. 

THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS

All evaluations, intakes, testing, scoring and interpreting results, report writing, and feedback sessions are administered and completed exclusively by Dr. Tayler Turnquist. 


Intake and Final Feedback Sessions for all evaluations (~50 minutes each)

  • Intake Session: Includes a review of consent forms, gathering of developmental history, discussing the reason for the evaluation or referral question with the clinician, and receiving individualized recommendations for testing. 


  • Feedback Session: Includes an overview of test findings and results as well as individualized recommendations for parents/caregivers based on the results of the assessment.

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COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL/DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT 

(INFANTS AND TODDLERS AGES 0 TO 3)

This type of assessment is most appropriate to identify neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, general developmental delays, speech/language delays, intellectual disabilities, etc.

All comprehensive developmental assessments include:

  • General intelligence testing 


  • Assessment of Adaptive/Daily Living Skills


  • Behavioral/Social Skills Assessment


  • Evaluation of verbal and nonverbal communication skills

  • Play observation when appropriate


  • A comprehensive written report (typically 15-25 pages) with suggested interventions


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COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS

(CHILDREN 4 TO 5 YEARS OF AGE)

A full psychological assessment explores how cognitive, attention, and emotional/behavioral factors may be impacting a child’s academic, social, and/or functional success. Information will be collected from a variety of sources. Data collected from psychological tests are analyzed and contextually integrated with both current and historical information. 


All complete psychological assessments include:

  • Intelligence testing

  • Behavior/Emotional/Social assessment

  • Assessment of Adaptive/Daily Living Skills

  • A comprehensive written report (typically 18-25 pages) with suggested interventions

  • Please note that academic testing is NOT covered by insurance as it is not deemed “medically necessary”. Please contact your child’s administration if you are looking for academic testing, as public schools are provided funding to complete these types of assessments within the academic setting. 


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ADDITIONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS

Peach Pediatric Psychological Center also offers specialized diagnostic assessments including:

  • Fast Track Autism evaluations using the ADOS-2

  • Updated Autism evaluations for specific insurance needs. 

  • Evaluations that meet criteria for the Katie Beckett Deeming Wavier 


                           

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OFFICE HOURS

Please note that Dr. Tayler Turnquist personally answers and returns all phone calls. Our office does not use an off-site office manager. Thus, if you call during normal business and we do not answer, Dr. Tayler Turnquist is likely seeing other patients. Please be sure to leave a voicemail if we are unable to answer your call and we will reach out to you as soon as possible!

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Monday - Thursday 

8:00AM to 4:00PM

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