Academic Evaluations – New York City
At Brooklyn Heights Psychology, we offer academic testing in New York City to help families understand how their child learns, and why school may not be going as expected. Whether your child is falling behind, losing confidence, or facing a school change, an academic evaluation can bring answers, clarity, and direction. Our goal is simple: to help you figure out what’s going on and what to do next.
What Is Academic Testing?
Academic testing looks at a student’s performance in core areas like reading, writing, math, and comprehension. But it's more than a test score. Academic testing offers a deeper look at how cognitive, emotional, and behavioral factors may be affecting school success.
Families may pursue academic testing to:
- Investigate possible learning disabilities
- Clarify attention or focus concerns
- Understand school-related anxiety or behavior issues
- Gather documentation for an IEP, IESP, or private school plan
- Get a second opinion after a school-based evaluation
The results can guide meaningful next steps, whether that means targeted tutoring, counseling, or classroom accommodations. More importantly, testing provides families with clear answers and a path forward. Instead of guessing why school feels difficult, parents and students gain direction, reassurance, and practical tools to support long-term success.
What Can Academic Testing Help Diagnose?
Academic evaluations are designed to identify learning-related challenges and support educational planning. They can help diagnose:
- Specific learning disabilities in reading, writing, or math
- Dyslexia (reading-based learning disorder)
- Dyscalculia (math-based learning disorder)
- Dysgraphia (writing and fine motor-based learning disorder)
- Attention-related difficulties that impact academic performance
- Behavioral concerns in the classroom
- Social challenges that affect peer relationships and school engagement
These evaluations help clarify why a student may be struggling, and guide recommendations for classroom supports, IEPs, or standardized testing accommodations (ie. extended time).
Academic evaluations provide a comprehensive understanding of a student’s learning profile—especially when challenges with attention, achievement, or school performance haven’t yet been fully assessed or addressed. These evaluations offer expert insight into a child’s learning strengths, areas of difficulty, and how cognitive and emotional factors may be affecting academic progress.
Families may seek out an academic evaluation to better understand whether an undiagnosed learning difference, ADHD, or other underlying factor is impacting a student’s success. In some cases, previous school-based evaluations may have been limited in scope, or additional clarity is needed to guide next steps. An independent evaluation can offer objective data to support the development of an IEP or IESP (Individualized Education Services Program), help inform private school accommodations, and further align with a student’s unique learning needs.
These evaluations also provide valuable insights that help both parents and educators tailor instructional strategies, prepare for transitions, and ensure consistency across home and school. Whether you’re preparing for an IEP or IESP meeting, exploring a new school placement, or simply seeking a fuller picture of your child’s learning profile, an academic evaluation can be a meaningful step toward more personalized, effective support.
How Our Process Works
Our academic evaluations, available at our offices in Downtown Brooklyn and Downtown Manhattan, are tailored to each student based on their age, background, and developmental history. When completing academic testing, we take the time to understand each child’s unique strengths and challenges, using a combination of standardized testing, interviews, and observations. This personalized approach allows us to provide practical recommendations that support learning both in and out of the classroom, helping students build confidence and achieve their full potential.
We bring over 10 years of experience in clinical and school settings across New York City. We conduct comprehensive assessments and provide detailed, understandable reports that support families, educators, and school teams. Then, we break down complex findings from academic exams into practical recommendations for classroom strategies, accommodations, and next steps.
Schedule Academic Testing in New York City
We understand that seeking testing can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve already been trying to support your child without clear answers. Our team is here to listen, to guide, and to walk with you through the process. Every child’s story is different, and we approach each one with thoughtfulness, empathy, and a commitment to helping you move forward with greater understanding and confidence.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment for an academic evaluation in New York City, with convenient access for clients in Downtown Brooklyn and Downtown Manhattan. Offices in Union Square and Brooklyn Heights.