We offer focused evaluations for autism, ADHD, dyslexia, kindergarten readiness, development (for children under 5), and behavior concerns. These focused assessments address a specific question or concern, and may not address other questions you have about your child.

ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a brain-style that affects how people pay attention and control their impulses. There are three subtypes: Predominantly Inattentive, Predominantly Hyperactive/Impulsive, and Combined Presentation. Our ADHD testing combines interviews with parents and teachers, behavior rating scales, observations, and direct tests of attention and executive functioning to understand your child's unique challenges and strengths.

Many conditions can resemble ADHD, including anxiety, learning differences, sleep problems, or simply a poor fit between a child and their environment. Our comprehensive approach helps us determine whether attention problems stem from ADHD or another cause. We also assess for commonly co-occurring conditions, as ADHD rarely exists in isolation.

Our autism assessments include structured interviews with parents about developmental history, observations of social interactions, standardized tests that measure social-cognitive skills, and questionnaires completed by parents and teachers. We look at social communication patterns, sensory processing differences, strong/restricted interests and repetitive behaviors, all while recognizing the many ways autism can present.

While many Autistic students excel academically, Autism can shape the way your child experiences other aspects of school and life,  such as social interactions, emotional regulation, sensory sensitivities, or adaptive skills. Understanding your child's autism can lead to more effective support strategies, prevent unnecessary struggles, foster self-understanding, and help your child connect with others who share similar experiences.

Learning differences are brain-based difficulties that affect specific academic skills despite adequate instruction and cognitive ability. They can impact reading (dyslexia), writing (dysgraphia), math (dyscalculia), or other learning processes. Signs may include unexpected difficulties with certain academic tasks, inconsistent performance, or requiring significantly more effort than peers to achieve similar results.

We consider several factors: the severity of difficulties compared to same-age peers, response to high-quality instruction, patterns of strengths and weaknesses, and the gap between cognitive abilities and academic achievement. We also look at your child's developmental history and whether difficulties persist despite appropriate support.

Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that affects reading, writing, and spelling. It typically involves difficulty with phonological processing (sound awareness) and/or recognizing printed symbols. Early signs may include delayed speech, difficulty learning new words, trouble with rhyming, letter reversals beyond the typical age, and a family history of reading difficulties.