Psycho-educational Evaluations of Children & Adolescents

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Psychoeducational Evaluations of Children & Adolescents

How do you determine if your child needs an evaluation?

Empowering children to succeed in life and reach their goals

Every child develops at their own pace, but if you’re noticing ongoing challenges that impact learning, behavior, or
development, a psycho-educational evaluation can offer valuable insight and support.

Here are some key signs to look out for:

Learning Challenges
  • Struggles to read, write, or do math despite extra help
  • Trouble remembering instructions or retaining new information
  • Takes much longer than peers to complete homework or classwork
  • Needs instructions repeated often or has trouble following given directions or steps
Behavioral Concerns
  • Frequent outbursts, defiance, or difficulty following rules
  • Sudden drop in grades or school participation
  • Difficulty staying on task or paying attention
  • Teachers report challenges with focus or classroom behavior
Social‑Emotional Red Flags
  • Avoids school, withdraws from friends, or shows low self‑esteem, sadness, worry, or irritability
  • Frequent meltdowns, anxiety, or mood swings that interfere with learning
  • Trouble managing emotions or social interactions
Developmental Delays
  • Behind peers in language, fine motor, or self‑help skills
  • Difficulty with organization, planning, or problem‑solving
  • Pediatrician or teacher has raised developmental concerns
  • Significant differences from peers in learning or behavior patterns
Possible Neurodiversity
  • Signs of ADHD, autism, or sensory sensitivity
  • Difficulty understanding emotions or interpreting social cues
  • Sudden change in learning or focus after a head injury

You notice that your child struggles to learn academic skills (reading, writing, or math) as quickly as their peers despite effort, practice, and support.

Your child exhibits persistent behavioral or emotional challenges that interfere with the child's learning or daily functioning.

Your child struggles with staying on task, paying attention, and maintaining concentration.

Your child needs repetition, understanding, or following instructions.

Your child needs help remembering information or a sequence of steps.

Your child's pediatrician expresses concern regarding speech/language development, fine motor skills (e.g., holding a pencil, writing, using scissors, etc.), gross motor skills (e.g., walking, running, jumping), and/or social skills.

Your child's teachers or caregivers report that your child struggles to learn, pay attention, or make friends.

You notice that your child's behavior and/or rate of development and learning seem different from those of his peers.

You notice a change in your child's ability to focus or learn following a concussion or other head injury.

Your child shows significant difficulties with verbal and nonverbal communication, social interactions, sensory sensitivity, and/or understanding emotions.

Your child has a history of delays in reaching developmental milestones, such as sitting up, crawling, walking, and talking.

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