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Evaluations

NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL

Neuropsychological evaluations assess how the brain processes information across areas like attention, memory, executive functioning, language, and problem-solving. These comprehensive assessments are often recommended for children, teens, and adults experiencing difficulties with focus, organization, learning, or behavior. Results help guide diagnosis, treatment planning, school support, and workplace accommodations.

PSYCHOLOGICAL

Psychological evaluations offer in-depth insight into emotional, behavioral, and personality functioning. We use evidence-based tools to assess concerns such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, identity development, and interpersonal difficulties. These assessments help clarify diagnoses, inform therapy, and support school or workplace accommodations.

ACADEMIC

Academic evaluations focus on a student's learning profile and identify specific strengths and challenges in reading, writing, math, and academic fluency. These assessments are often used to diagnose learning disabilities, clarify uneven academic performance, or support IEPs and testing accommodations.

Reasons for Being Evaluated

Learning and Attention Difficulties

  • Symptoms of ADHD (ie. inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity) 
  • Processing speed and working memory issues
  • Executive functioning concerns (ie. poor time management, difficulties with planning and organizing)

Emotional & Behavioral Concerns

  • Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, OCD)

  • Mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder)

  • Trauma-related difficulties and PTSD

  • Oppositional and conduct challenges

  • Emotional regulation concerns

Cognitive & Memory Issues

  • Dementia

  • Memory, attention, and language changes

  • Academic and workplace accommodations for cognitive concerns

Personality & Thought Patterns

  • Personality traits impacting relationships or functioning

  • Identity development and self-understanding

School & Academic Challenges

  • School refusal or avoidance

  • Uneven academic progress that does not reflect potential

  • Recommendations for IEPs, IESPs, and standardized testing accommodations

Neurodevelopmental Differences

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Developmental delays or uneven milestones
  • Twice-exceptionality (gifted with co-occurring challenges)
  • Difficulties with social understanding or perspective taking


ADHD Evaluations

ADHD affects self-regulation and executive functioning (ie. skills like attention, impulse control, and organization). But similar challenges can show up in other conditions like anxiety, learning disorders, or autism. That's why our evaluations go beyond symptom checklists. We assess cognitive, academic, and emotional functioning, and gather detailed developmental history to understand the full picture. This helps us determine whether ADHD and/or something else is driving the difficulties, and how best to support lasting progress

Autism Evaluations

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) includes a wide range of social, communication, and behavioral differences, which often present very differently from one person to another. Some individuals, especially girls and adults, may mask symptoms or not fit typical profiles. Our evaluations combine a detailed developmental history with cognitive, language, and executive function testing, along with gold-standard tools like the ADOS-2, to ensure a nuanced, accurate understanding. This helps clarify whether ASD is part of the picture and guides the best next steps.