Comprehensive psychoeducational assessments are designed to provide a complete picture of how your child thinks, learns, and interacts with the world around them. Many families seek these evaluations when their child struggles with schoolwork, seems easily frustrated, has difficulty focusing, or experiences challenges with social or emotional regulation. At Westchester Child Therapy, we take a whole-child approach, evaluating not only areas of challenge but also highlighting strengths that can be leveraged for growth and confidence.
What Does a Psychoeducational Assessment Measure?
Through detailed psychological testing and diagnostic evaluations, we assess key areas such as:
- Language and communication
- Reading, writing, and math skills
- Memory and learning
- Attention and executive functioning
- Processing speed
- Visual and non-verbal reasoning
- Fine motor abilities
- Social and emotional development
At Westchester Child Therapy, our goal is to create a balanced, individualized understanding of how your child functions across multiple domains. These insights help identify learning differences, ADHD, processing challenges, or social-emotional concerns. Most importantly, we translate this information into personalized, strength-based recommendations to support success at home, in school, and in daily life.
We work collaboratively with parents, teachers, therapists, and healthcare providers to ensure that in-person neuropsychological evaluations lead to actionable strategies. These evaluations also support the development of IEPs, 504 Plans, and accommodations for standardized testing.
Targeted Evaluation
When a single area—such as reading, math, attention, memory, or anxiety—raises concern, a targeted testing approach can provide in-depth insight. These assessments still consider your child’s broader context and abilities while delivering precise recommendations. Even in a more focused evaluation, we emphasize strengths to build confidence and resilience alongside skill development.
Schedule an Assessment Today
If you are seeking a thorough psychoeducational assessment for your child, Westchester Child Therapy is here to help. Our experienced team of clinical psychologists provides personalized testing and diagnostic evaluations designed to uncover your child’s unique strengths and areas for growth. Families in Scarsdale, NY, and throughout Westchester County are invited to reach out to schedule an assessment, gain actionable insights, and receive tailored recommendations to support their child’s learning and development.
What does a psychoeducational assessment involve?
A psychoeducational assessment typically begins with an initial interview with parents and caregivers to understand the child’s developmental, academic, and social history. This is followed by a series of standardized tests that measure areas such as memory, attention, language skills, and academic performance. The results are carefully analyzed, and a comprehensive report is compiled with findings and personalized recommendations to support the child’s learning and development.
What is the difference between psychoeducational assessments and neuropsychological evaluations?
Psychoeducational assessments focus on learning, academic skills, and cognitive strengths, while neuropsychological evaluations provide a deeper understanding of brain-based functioning, including attention, memory, and executive skills.
How long does an evaluation take?
The process varies based on scope but typically involves multiple sessions for testing, parent interviews, and feedback.
Can these evaluations be used for school accommodations?
Yes. Results from psychological testing and diagnostic evaluations help guide IEPs, 504 Plans, and testing accommodations.
Are these evaluations in-person or virtual?
At Westchester Child Therapy, we provide comprehensive in-person neuropsychological evaluations to ensure accurate results and personalized recommendations.
How soon can we receive results?
Families typically receive a detailed report and feedback session within a few weeks of completing testing, along with strategies to support learning and development.