Child and Adolescent Assessments
(Neuropsychological & Psychoeducational Evaluations in Los Angeles County)
Every child learns and thinks in their own way. At West LA Neuropsychology, we provide evaluations that help families understand a child’s unique learning profile, highlight strengths, and identify supports that can make school, home, and friendships more successful. Our child and adolescent assessments include ADHD evaluations, autism spectrum assessments, psychoeducational testing, and comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations.
We believe in a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach—your child is more than a diagnosis. Our goal is to uncover both areas of challenge and areas of resilience, so parents, educators, and care providers can work together to create the best path forward.
What to Expect in an Evaluation
An evaluation is a collaborative process that may include:
- A parent intake interview and review of medical, developmental, and school history
- Communication with teachers, physicians, or therapists (when helpful)
- A series of age-appropriate tests that look at attention, memory, learning, problem-solving, and emotional well-being
- A feedback meeting with parents to discuss results and recommendations
- A comprehensive written report with clear, individualized next steps for educational planning, treatment, and support
Why Families Seek an Assessment
Parents often come to us with concerns about attention, learning, or emotional well-being. Assessments can provide clarity and direction in situations such as:
- Identifying or clarifying a diagnosis (e.g., ADHD, autism, dyslexia, anxiety)
- Planning for educational accommodations and school supports
- Documenting needs for standardized test accommodations (SAT, ACT, etc.)
- Understanding a child’s gifted learning profile
- Creating or adjusting a treatment plan
- Monitoring progress over time and evaluating whether current strategies are working
What We Evaluate
Our assessments explore a wide range of areas that impact learning and daily life, including:
- Academic skills (reading, writing, math)
- Attention and focus (ADHD evaluations)
- Executive functioning (planning, organization, working memory, self-monitoring)
- Learning and memory
- Language and communication
- Social skills
- Emotional well-being (emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, self-esteem)
- Fine motor skills and coordination
- Visual-spatial skills
- Adaptive functioning (daily living skills)
- Intellectual functioning (cognitive strengths and learning profile)
Common Reasons for Assessment
Our evaluations can help identify both strengths and challenges associated with:
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism spectrum differences
- Learning differences (including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia)
- Giftedness and twice-exceptionality (2e)
- Anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation challenges
- Social and communication difficulties
- Medical or neurological conditions (e.g., concussion, seizures, genetic conditions)
How Comprehensive Psychoeducational and Neuropsychological Assessments Differ from School Testing
A school-based or psychoeducational assessment typically determines whether a student qualifies for special education services. Comprehensive psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations go further by examining how brain development, learning, emotions, and behavior interact. This broader view helps parents understand not only whether their child is performing at grade level, but also why challenges may be happening and what strategies or supports will help.
Additional Services
In addition to full assessments, our team also offers:
- ADHD evaluations (targeted assessments for attention and executive functioning)
- Autism evaluations (targeted assessments for social communication and developmental differences)
- Dyslexia evaluations
- Gifted testing for program and school admissions
- Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)
- School observations and teacher consultations
- Consultation regarding treatment and educational planning
- Participation in IEP and 504 meetings
- Attendance at team meetings
Taking
the Next Step
If you are looking for ADHD testing, autism evaluations, gifted testing, psychoeducational assessments, or neuropsychological evaluations in the Los Angeles area, we are here to help. Our compassionate, evidence-based evaluations give you the answers and recommendations you need to support your child’s growth and well-being.
Give us a call at 310-876-4294 or email us at admin@westlaneuro.com. We look forward to speaking with you!
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