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A psychological evaluation is a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s mental health, cognitive abilities, behavior, emotions, and overall functioning. These evaluations are conducted by licensed professionals (typically psychologists) and are tailored to answer specific questions about learning, development, mental health, or behavior. Whether you're a parent concerned about your child, a college student navigating academic or emotional challenges, or an adult exploring cognitive or emotional concerns, a psychological evaluation can offer clarity and direction.

As college admissions grow increasingly competitive, high-stakes standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, and AP exams can cause significant stress—especially for students with learning differences or psychological challenges. But did you know that your child may qualify for testing accommodations that level the playing field? A psychoeducational evaluation is often the first—and most important—step in obtaining these supports.

As a parent, you know your child best. You see their strengths, their struggles, and their potential. But what happens when your child’s challenges in school start to interfere with their ability to succeed—when frustration becomes the norm, homework takes hours, or anxiety spirals around reading, writing, or testing? If you find yourself in this position, a psychoeducational evaluation might be the key to unlocking the support your child needs—particularly if you’re considering a 504 Plan.

🎓 The Bar Exam Doesn’t Have to Be an Unfair Barrier Every year, thousands of law school graduates face one final—and often overwhelming—challenge: the bar exam. For students with ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety, or other neurodevelopmental or psychological conditions, this high-stakes test can present disproportionate obstacles. Unfortunately, many students don’t realize that they may qualify for legally protected testing accommodations—or that a psychoeducational evaluation is the first step in securing them. This article explains why pre-law students should consider an evaluation well before submitting bar exam applications, and how it can unlock the support they need to perform at their best.

Imagine your child has worked hard to earn a place in college—only to struggle with reading, focusing, or managing anxiety, unsure why academic success seems just out of reach. For many students, especially those with undiagnosed learning differences or mental health challenges, the transition to college can be overwhelming without the right support. This is where a psychoeducational evaluation becomes not just helpful, but essential. Whether you're a parent worried about your child’s ability to thrive in higher education or a student feeling frustrated by unexplained academic barriers, understanding how these evaluations unlock critical accommodations can be the first step toward success and confidence on campus.

An Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) can be provided to a parent at no cost, when the parent disagrees with an evaluation completed by a school district.

The purpose of psychological evaluations is to pinpoint what is happening in someone's life that may be inhibiting their ability to perform, think, behave, feel, or achieve in more appropriate or constructive way either at home, school, or the work place.

IEE or Independent Educational Evaluations are part of the Federal Code that enables parents to request Second Opinion Evaluation at the school district's expense by a qualified Examiner. For almost 20 years, we have been conducting IEE's for parents and school districts. Our evaluations are legally sound.

If you demonstrate an impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, you may be enabled to receive accommodations in school, college, testing accommodations, or at work. Our evaluations can help determine if you qualify it.

504 plan are available for students that demonstrate an impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. For almost 20 years, we have been completing 504 plan evaluations for parents and schools.