Our Psychoeducational Assessment Process
Our psychoeducational assessments are customized to each child’s needs, age, and presenting concerns. The assessment process typically includes:
The process begins with an in-depth discussion of developmental and academic history. This involves gathering information from parents using a structured interview to understand ongoing concerns, goals for the assessment, and inform the testing battery.
As part of the comprehensive assessment, we review relevant records including school records (e.g., report cards, standardized test scores, IEPS, etc.), previous academic or psychological assessments, and/or relevant medical history. Reviewing these documents allows us to gain a deeper understanding of the child’s developmental and educational, background. It helps us identify any patterns, previous diagnoses, or interventions that may inform our current evaluation.
We conduct a series of standardized tests to assess cognitive abilities, academic skills, attention, executive functioning, language abilities, and social-emotional development. We evaluate specific academic skills in reading, writing, and math using standardized achievement tests. This helps determine whether an individual is performing at, above, or below expected levels for their age or grade. Testing generally includes:
- Cognitive and IQ testing
- Achievement testing in reading, writing, and math
- Behavioral and emotional assessments
- Attention and executive functioning assessments
We use standardized questionnaires to gather detailed information from multiple perspectives — including parents, teachers, and, in some cases, the individual being assessed.
When relevant, we will conduct additional collateral interview(s) with the child’s educators or other professionals involved in their care.
We hold a feedback session to explain the results in detail, answer any questions, and provide guidance on how to use data from the evaluation to support educational planning. We can also provide guidance around IEP or 504 Plan meetings to ensure that our recommendations are properly implemented.
Once the assessment is complete, we provide a detailed report that summarizes the findings and offers recommendations for interventions, accommodations, and next steps. This includes strategies to support learning, improve organization and time management, and address any emotional or behavioral concerns.