Psycho-Educational & Psychological Assessment Services in the Philadelphia Area
I provide comprehensive psycho-educational and psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and young adults across the Philadelphia metro area and Delaware. The goal of these assessments are to better understand their learning profiles, emotional functioning, and overall development.
These assessments are designed to uncover both strengths and challenges, helping to clarify concerns related to attention, learning, behavior, and mental health. Whether you are seeking answers about academic struggles, social-emotional difficulties, or possible diagnoses like ADHD or a learning disability, this process offers clear insights and practical recommendations to support growth at school, at home, and in life.
Why Get a Psycho-Educational or Psychological Assessment?
Psycho-educational assessments are useful tools for understanding how a student learns, processes information, and performs in school. They are often recommended when a child or teen struggles academically. For instance, when grades do not match their effort or when they find reading, writing, math, or organization particularly tough. These assessments uncover what’s really happening beneath the surface, revealing a student’s strengths and the specific areas where they need extra help.
A psycho-educational assessment goes beyond regular classroom testing. It looks at important areas such as cognitive ability, academic achievement, attention, memory, executive functioning, and processing speed. By examining these factors together, the assessment can identify learning differences like dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, or other conditions that may affect academic performance.
The goal is not just to diagnose; it’s to understand the whole learner. Each student has a unique learning profile, and a thorough assessment provides a guide for helping them succeed. The results lead to personalized recommendations for interventions, teaching methods, and accommodations at school. These may include extra time on tests, assistive technology, or focused academic support.
What I specifically offer:
Psycho-educational Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of cognitive and academic functioning
Screening for ADHD and executive functioning difficulties
Identification of Specific Learning Disabilities (e.g., dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia)
Assessment of social-emotional functioning, as it relates to learning
Personalized feedback and a detailed report outlining strengths, needs, and tailored strategies for school and home
Psychological Assessment
Assessment of emotional and behavioral functioning
Evaluation of mood, anxiety, and other mental health concerns
Insight into social functioning and interpersonal dynamics
Identification of functional strengths and areas needing support
Clear recommendations to guide therapy, school planning, and family support
Psycho-Educational Vs. Psychological Assessment: What's the Difference?
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​Psycho-educational assessments are designed to help understand how a student learns and what might be affecting their academic performance. These assessments explore a child or adolescent's cognitive abilities (like memory, reasoning, and processing speed), academic achievement, and other factors that influence learning-- such as attention, motivation, or emotional functioning.
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Psychological assessments help clarify emotional, behavioral, and social challenges that may be affecting daily functioning, relationships, or mental health. These evaluations are comprehensive and individualized, aiming to understand underlying emotional processes, personality traits, coping strategies, and areas of vulnerability or resilience.
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