Brayden's Assessment

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Brayden was evaluated at his school were testing conditions were favorable. His assessment was completed in two sessions due to a check-out for a dentist appointment on the first day. He presented to be a cute Caucasian male with light brown hair. He was neatly dressed and well-groomed in both testing sessions. Brayden looked his age of slightly under 10 years; however, he displayed somewhat immature behaviors. He did not demonstrate signs of visual or hearing sensory deprivation that would have impacted testing performance. He eagerly engaged with the examiner in that he was friendly and cooperative. He gave appropriate eye contact and was socially reciprocal with the examiner. His speech was intelligible, and he spoke with a notable

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