Whole Mind Psychological Services provides personalized psychoeducational evaluations for children and families in Los Altos and nearby Silicon Valley communities, helping identify learning, attention, cognitive, academic, and emotional needs while providing clear findings and practical recommendations for home and school.
When a child is capable but continues to struggle in school, parents may be left wondering what is standing in the way. Reading difficulties, inconsistent attention, slow work completion, organizational problems, anxiety, or academic frustration can have different underlying causes.
A psychoeducational evaluation can bring these pieces together. Instead of focusing on one classroom behavior or academic skill, we examine relevant areas of functioning to develop a more complete understanding of the student's learning profile.
Whole Mind Psychological Services takes a family-centered approach, giving parents information they can understand and recommendations they can put into practice.
Testing is most useful when it answers important questions and helps families decide what to do afterward. Our evaluation process is designed to move from information gathering toward practical direction.
A psychoeducational evaluation may explore cognitive abilities, academic achievement, attention, processing, executive functioning, and social-emotional factors. Looking across these areas can help identify patterns that may otherwise be difficult to recognize.
Children don't all process information in the same way. Some may demonstrate strong reasoning while having difficulty with reading, written expression, attention, or working memory. Understanding these differences can help families and educators choose more appropriate strategies.
Assessment findings should lead somewhere. We translate results into practical recommendations that may address classroom strategies, study routines, organization, accommodations, learning approaches, or additional support.
Los Altos is a community where education is an important part of family life. For parents who notice that their child is struggling despite effort and support, having a clearer understanding of the underlying factors can make educational decisions easier.
A psychoeducational evaluation is a comprehensive assessment designed to understand how a child learns, processes information, and performs academically. Depending on the referral questions, it may examine cognitive abilities, academic skills, attention, executive functioning, and social-emotional factors.
An evaluation may be helpful when academic difficulties continue despite support, when attention or organization problems interfere with schoolwork, or when parents and educators have questions about how a child learns. A consultation can help determine whether an assessment is appropriate.
The areas assessed depend on the child's concerns and history. They may include reasoning, memory, processing speed, academic achievement, attention, executive functioning, learning skills, and social-emotional factors.
Depending on the assessment and referral questions, a comprehensive evaluation can provide information relevant to learning disabilities, ADHD, and other conditions that may affect academic functioning. Whole Mind also provides focused ADHD testing and dyslexia testing.
Yes. Results are explained to families along with recommendations designed to address the child's individual needs. These may include educational strategies, accommodations, organizational systems, learning supports, or additional services.
Begin with a consultation through Whole Mind Psychological Services. We can discuss your child's needs, explain the evaluation process, and help you determine the next step.