What Happens During an ADHD Test?
If you’re considering ADHD testing for your child, it’s natural to feel unsure about what the process actually involves. Many families in the Santa Clarita Valley come to my practice…
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What Are the Top Five Learning Disabilities?
Learning disabilities are neurological differences that affect how the brain processes information. They are not related to intelligence or motivation, and many individuals with learning disabilities are bright, thoughtful, and…
What Can a Psychoeducational Evaluation Reveal?
Understanding Your Child’s Unique Learning Profile Parents often come to me feeling overwhelmed, worried, or simply unsure of why school has become such a struggle for their child. They often…
Struggling with College? Understanding Why Is the First Step Forward
The halfway point of the school year can be a reality check for many college students. Midterms have passed, grades are in, and the excitement of a new semester has…
Why Parents Choose Private Practice Evaluations
Why Parents Choose Private Practice Evaluations When a child is struggling academically, parents often wonder whether school-based evaluationsor testing done with a licensed educational psychologist in a private practice is…
Bad Report Card? Do These 6 Things
Receiving a bad report card or hearing concerning feedback at a parent-teacher conference can be frustrating and overwhelming. It’s important to determine the root cause of a bad progress report,…
Do I Have A Learning Disability?
Do you look around at your peers and wonder why everything seems to be easier for them? Over the years, I have had a lot of people vent this frustration…
Helping Kids Build Learning Confidence
Learning confidence informs a person’s belief that they can succeed in scenarios where they need to take in information or material. A lack of learning confidence stems from feeling…
Five Signs of Dyslexia in Kids
Dyslexia and other learning disabilities can be challenging to identify because they can manifest differently in everyone. A person can also be twice exceptional, meaning they have a learning disability…