My practice is devoted to helping children and adults who have concerns about learning, attention, mood, or behavior. I provide in-office evaluations as well as phone and online consultations.
Evaluations
Need answers? Schedule an in-office assessment.
Comprehensive psycho-educational assessments to determine learning profiles of children and adults struggling with academic, cognitive, memory, behavioral, or attention skills.
Developmental assessments for students aged 5 and older to evaluate the social, behavioral, thinking, and other “readiness” skills.
I take an individualized, evidence-based, hypothesis-testing approach to assessment. That is a fancy way of saying that I don’t use the same tests for every client. I choose tests that I think will best answer the client’s questions. I make my best guesses, test my theories, and choose the next step based on what I find out. I start with a broad view–it’s important not to get “stuck” on a single pathway or potential diagnosis too early. Some students have multiple less severe issues that add up to a lot of stress. Others have a major issue like anxiety or a learning disability that affects many areas. For others a lag in skill development seems to suddenly cause problems when demands increase and they can no longer keep up. I place a high value on psychometric quality and use well validated assessment tools. In other words, I make sure I use good tests.
Numbers and diagnoses can help paint a picture but they never fully describe individuals. My reports include between 40 and 100 scores. These are clues, not facts. Like colors on a palette, they help paint a picture of a person’s thinking and learning skills. Colors don’t paint a picture by themselves. They need a canvas, brushes, and someone to put them all together. Similarly, numbers alone don’t provide all the answers. I need a lot of other clues–observations, history, teacher comments, work samples, grades.
Consultations
Need advice? I provide phone or online consultation about a range of issues:
- I can help you decide whether you or your child needs a psychoeducational evaluation.
- I can help you decide whether your child needs assessment for ADHD.
- I can review and explain previous evaluation reports.
- I can look over your child’s grades, test scores, and reports from other providers to help you with next steps.
- I can review your child’s IEP or 504 plan.
- I can help you figure out what kind of intervention you or your child needs.
Schedule a free 15 minute initial consultation
COVID-19 Precautions
I stay up to date on vaccinations and wear a mask in the office. I am not currently requiring clients to wear masks.
Questions? Email contactme@sjunedye.org or leave a message at 615.353.6400.