Our educational assessment evaluates how a child performs in reading, writing, and math to provide a thorough understanding of your child's strengths and weaknesses, helping you make informed decisions about their education and support.

Parents might seek an educational assessment for various reasons, such as

• You suspect your child has a learning disability (e.g., dyslexia, dysgraphia, etc.) that is affecting their academic performance because they are struggling to keep up in school or having to work hard to keep up.

• There are inconsistencies in your child's performance; they do well in one subject but struggle in another, or they seem to know the information when studying at home but don’t do well on tests.

• Your child is consistently frustrated or anxious about schoolwork.

• Teachers have expressed concerns about your child's progress in certain areas.

• You believe your child would benefit from accommodations in the classroom, such as extra time on tests, specialized instruction, or other support services.

• Your child shows signs of an attention disorder (ADD/ADHD), and you want to understand how it might be impacting their learning.

• You want a comprehensive evaluation to understand your child's strengths and weaknesses better and develop a tailored educational plan.

Our ADD/ADHD assessment evaluates a child's attention, executive functioning skills, and behavior. We use interviews and questionnaires to gather comprehensive information about the child's behavior at home and school. Additionally, our assessment rules out other factors that might contribute to attention difficulties, such as learning or emotional challenges.

Parents might seek ADD/ADHD testing for various reasons, such as:

• Your child struggles to focus on schoolwork, complete assignments, or follow classroom instructions.

• Your child exhibits behaviors related to inattention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity, affecting daily interactions.

• Your child’s pediatrician diagnosed ADD/ADHD, but you want more comprehensive information.

• Your child’s pediatrician (or another provider) assessed for ADD/ADHD, but the results were inconclusive, and your child was referred for additional testing.

• Your child performs well in some settings but has difficulty maintaining focus and performance in others. 

• Teachers have concerns about your child’s behavior or focus in the classroom. 

• Your child feels frustrated, anxious, or overwhelmed by their inability to concentrate or stay on task. 

• There is a family history of ADD/ADHD, and you want to determine if your child might be affected as well.

• You want to understand better your child's needs to provide appropriate support, accommodations, and interventions at home and school.

Our cognitive testing uses the Wechsler scales (WPPSI, WISC, or WAIS). While cognitive testing is typically part of a comprehensive assessment, it can also be conducted independently for various purposes, such as:

• Gifted Placement: Identifying children who may benefit from advanced academic programs.

• Private School Admissions: Meeting the requirements for applying to private schools.

Our emotional testing screens for emotional issues through clinical interviews and questionnaires. However, we only include this as part of a comprehensive learning or ADD/ADHD assessment. If your primary concern is emotional challenges, such as depression, anxiety, or defiant behavior, and these challenges are not related to learning or attention issues, our type of evaluation may not be the best fit. You are still welcome to schedule the initial appointment to discuss your child’s challenges and learn more about appropriate treatment options.