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With over 15 years of experience as a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), I provide evaluations for learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, anxiety, and other challenges that affect school success.
By combining expertise in both learning and behavior, I equip parents with the insight and tools to advocate for their child and secure the right support.
Licensed Educational Psychologist #4362
Board Certified Behavior Analyst #1-12-11819
You want your child to feel confident, capable, and understood at school. Whether they are facing anxiety, ADHD, autism, or a learning disability, there is a way forward.
Don’t struggle alone.
Together, we can create a plan that eases your worry and gives your child what they need to succeed.
A psychoeducational evaluation can provide valuable insights into your child’s learning and behavior, helping me determine if they may have autism, ADHD, dyslexia, or other challenges. I focus on how your child processes information, their strengths, and areas where they need support. Based on this thorough evaluation, I’ll give you a clear picture of what might be behind your child’s struggles and provide specific recommendations for next steps.
Once the evaluation is complete, I will meet with you to review the results and discuss everything in detail. My goal is to give you a roadmap for understanding your child’s needs and how best to support them both at home and in school. I will help you understand any diagnoses, suggest strategies for success, and work with you on next steps, whether that’s advocating for accommodations, creating a support plan, or connecting with other specialists.
An anxiety evaluation for children looks at how anxiety affects your child’s daily life and behavior. I will assess their emotional responses, coping strategies, and any patterns that might point to an anxiety disorder. Through interviews, questionnaires, and behavior observations, I will explore how anxiety might be impacting their schoolwork, relationships, and overall well-being. This helps me develop strategies for managing anxiety and improving emotional regulation.
The best time to test for ADHD is typically when you’ve noticed persistent behaviors like difficulty staying focused, impulsivity, or hyperactivity that are affecting your child’s ability to learn or interact socially. Many children are assessed between ages 5 and 7, when school demands increase, but older children and even adults can also benefit from testing if they’re struggling with attention or behavior issues.
I provide autism evaluations for children as young as 3 years old, but I also work with older children and adolescents. Early intervention is crucial for autism, but it’s never too late to get a clearer understanding of how your child experiences the world and begin implementing strategies for support.
If your child is struggling to read, spell, or decode words, despite their best efforts and the support they're receiving, a dyslexia evaluation may be helpful. Early signs include difficulty with recognizing the sounds in words, trouble remembering letter names or sounds, or reading that’s much slower than expected for their age. If you’re noticing challenges with reading or writing and your child’s struggles continue despite extra help, an evaluation can provide clarity and open doors to effective interventions.
A Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) is a process I use to understand the “why” behind a child’s challenging behavior. It looks at the environment, triggers, and consequences that may be maintaining the behavior. This is useful when your child’s behavior is interfering with their learning or social interactions. The FBA helps identify patterns so I can develop a targeted plan to address the root causes of the behavior, giving you a roadmap for positive change.
An Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) is a comprehensive evaluation conducted by a qualified, external professional when a parent disagrees with the results of a school-based evaluation or wants a second opinion. Unlike the school’s evaluation, an IEE is impartial and often focuses on a more in-depth analysis, offering you an objective perspective to ensure your child’s needs are being fully addressed.
You can request an IEE at public expense if you disagree with the results of the school’s evaluation and feel your child needs a more thorough assessment. The school must consider the request and either agree to fund the evaluation or file for due process to defend its assessment. If the school agrees to fund the IEE, it will cover the costs associated with the evaluation.
