Sometimes you can tell something is getting in your child’s way, but it’s hard to name. Other times a teacher, pediatrician, or IEP team asks for testing and you’re not sure where to turn.

A diagnostic and cognitive evaluation gathers the full picture — emotional, behavioral, and how your child thinks and learns — so you leave with genuine understanding and clear, usable recommendations.

What this can help with

Clarity for what’s actually going on

A few of the most common reasons families reach out.

Anxiety & mood

Worry, fears, sadness, or withdrawal that’s affecting school, sleep, friendships, or home life.

Trauma & stress responses

Understanding how difficult or frightening experiences may be shaping behavior and emotion.

Emotional & behavioral concerns

Big feelings, meltdowns, anger, or behavior that feels hard to read — and what’s underneath it.

Cognitive & intellectual ability

Cognitive and intellectual ability testing (WISC-V) to understand how your child learns, reasons, and processes — useful for giftedness, learning concerns, and school planning.

School-related concerns

Evaluations to support accommodations, an IEP or 504 plan, or to answer a question the school has raised.

Diagnostic clarification

When you’ve heard several possibilities and need a clear, careful picture of what fits and what doesn’t.

How it works

What to expect

A calm, paced process with no surprises.

1

First conversation

An unhurried intake about your concerns, your child’s history, and what you’re hoping to understand.

2

Structured assessment

Clinical interview paired with validated measures — and, where helpful, cognitive testing — chosen for your child’s age and needs.

3

Feedback session

We sit down together to talk through what the evaluation found, in plain language, and what it means.

4

Written summary & recommendations

A clear written report with practical recommendations — useful for school, providers, or simply moving forward.

Could it be ADHD or autism?

If attention, focus, or social communication is part of the picture, a focused autism or ADHD evaluation may be the better starting point.

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Wondering about cost?

Evaluation pricing and accepted insurance for assessments are laid out separately from ongoing therapy rates.

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Ready to understand what’s going on?

If something’s been worrying you — or the school has asked for testing — reaching out is the first step. We’ll talk through whether an evaluation is the right fit for your child.

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