Child & Adolescent Evaluations

Comprehensive psychoeducational testing to better understand how your child learns and functions.

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A comprehensive psychoeducational evaluation can help you better understand how your child thinks, learns, and functions at school and in everyday life. By bringing together information from standardized testing, developmental history, observations, and input from the people who know your child well, the evaluation can help clarify both strengths and areas of concern.

My goal is to give families clear, practical answers and thoughtful recommendations they can use to make informed decisions about school, home, and next steps.

Common Questions

  • Depending on your child’s needs and the questions you are hoping to answer, an evaluation may explore:

    • Autism

    • ADHD

    • Learning differences and disorders

  • I will work with you to gather information about your child from different sources. This may include interviews with parents and teachers, observation of your child’s social skills and behavior at school, standardized testing with your child, and social, emotional, and behavioral questionnaires completed by caregivers and teachers.

    With your permission, I may also speak with other professionals who know your child, such as mental health therapists, speech-language therapists, occupational therapists, or other providers.

    The goal is to build a well-rounded picture of your child, rather than relying on any single test or observation.

  • Most children participate in approximately 2 to 6 hours of direct psychological testing.

    The amount and type of testing will depend on the purpose of the evaluation. We may look at areas such as cognitive abilities, attention and executive functioning, social communication, or academic skills.

    Testing is usually divided into more than one appointment so your child has breaks and does not have to complete everything at once.

  • The process typically includes:

    • Parent or caregiver interview: We will talk about your child’s early development, current strengths, and any concerns you have. This appointment may take place in person or by telehealth and usually lasts about two hours. If you would like, I can provide a list of questions ahead of time, and you are always welcome to share written notes with me.

    • Review of previous records: I may ask you to share copies of previous evaluations, school records, and any current IEP or 504 Plan through the secure client portal.

    • Questionnaires: Parents or caregivers and teachers typically complete online questionnaires about your child’s social, emotional, and behavioral functioning. Children age 8 and older may also complete questionnaires themselves.

    • Conversations with teachers or other providers: With your permission, I may speak by phone with teachers, therapists, or other professionals who work with your child.

    • School observation: When appropriate, I may observe your child at school to better understand how they learn, interact, and function in that environment.

    • Testing appointments: Your child will complete standardized testing with me in the office. This is often completed over two appointments of approximately two hours each, although the schedule may vary depending on your child and the evaluation.

    • Feedback and written report: Once all parts of the evaluation are complete, we will meet for a feedback session to talk through the results and answer your questions. You will also receive an electronic copy of a comprehensive written report that includes test results, diagnoses when applicable, and recommendations for school, home, and treatment or other supports when needed.

    From the initial interview through the feedback session, the full evaluation process typically takes about 4 to 6 weeks. It may take longer if appointments need to be rescheduled or if additional time is needed to receive questionnaires or information from teachers or other providers.