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A psychoeducational evaluation is a comprehensive assessment that looks at how a child thinks, learns, processes information, and functions at school. It typically includes cognitive testing, academic testing, and measures of attention, executive functioning, memory, language, and social-emotional functioning when appropriate.

The goal is not just to label a child, but to understand why they are struggling or excelling and what supports will actually help them succeed.

In most cases, insurance does not cover psychoeducational evaluations because they are typically considered educational rather than medical.

Some families may be able to use out-of-network benefits or health savings accounts (HSAs). I’m also happy to provide you with a Superbill that you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement.

Yes. A psychoeducational assessment can identify ADHD, specific learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia, and can evaluate emotional and behavioral factors like anxiety. Autism can also be evaluated and diagnosed.

Beyond a diagnosis, a psycheducational evaluation will provide practical recommendations you can use at home and at school to support your child.

No referral is required to pursue private dyslexia testing. Simply reach out for a free consultation if you have concerns about reading, spelling, writing, or learning differences.

Yes. Dyslexia does not disappear with age, and testing can be valuable at any stage. For older children and teens, results can inform targeted interventions, school accommodations, and future planning, including high school supports and college accommodations.

Autism evaluations can be conducted across a wide age range, from early childhood through adolescence and sometimes adulthood. The evaluation process and tools used are tailored to the child’s age, development, and referral concerns.

Yes. An ADHD evaluation is part of an extremely thorough psychoeducational evaluation, which does not look at attention in isolation. As needed, it considers learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other factors that can affect focus and behavior.

This comprehensive approach helps avoid misdiagnosis and ensures recommendations are appropriate.

Recommendations are individualized and may include school accommodations, classroom strategies, executive functioning supports, parent coaching, therapy referrals, or medical consultation when appropriate.

The focus is on practical, actionable steps that support the child at home, at school, and in daily life.

In very simple terms:

· Dyslexia affects reading, spelling, and word recognition.
· Dyscalculia affects math understanding, number sense, and calculations.
· Dysgraphia affects writing, including handwriting, spelling, and written expression.

All are specific learning disabilities, but they impact different academic skills. It’s also possible for more than one of these learning disabilities to affect your or your child’s learning.

Support during the IEP or 504 process can help you feel more confident and less overwhelmed. Consultation support can include reviewing evaluation reports and school records, explaining results and eligibility criteria in clear, jargon-free language, and helping you understand what the school is proposing. You’ll receive guidance on how to prepare for 504 or IEP meetings, including what questions to ask, what goals or accommodations may be appropriate to request, and how to communicate effectively with school teams.

My goal is to help you feel prepared so you are not navigating the process alone and can advocate for your child with strength and clarity.

It depends on your child’s age, needs, and what is happening at home and school. There is no single approach that works for every family.

For many younger children, parent coaching can be especially effective. Coaching helps parents better understand ADHD and build practical strategies for behavior, routines, and emotional regulation that support lasting change. I’ve seen strong results through parent coaching in these cases.

For older children and adolescents, individual therapy may be more effective, particularly when insight, independence, or emotional support is the primary need.

A free consultation is a helpful first step to talk through your concerns and determine the best path forward.

I offer Testing Accommodation Assessments designed to meet the documentation requirements for exams such as the SAT and ACT. These assessments focus on how ADHD (or other learning and development challenges) impacts attention, learning, and test performance, and clearly document the need for accommodations.

Testing organizations require detailed, up-to-date evaluations, so timing matters. A completed assessment can also support accommodations in college or university settings, helping ensure your teen is evaluated under fair and supportive conditions.