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What if my child already completed testing somewhere else?
Previous testing can still be very helpful. We review prior evaluations along with the full clinical picture to determine whether important questions have already been answered or whether additional clarification would be helpful
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Can a child struggle in school even if they are intelligent?
Yes. Many children who struggle in school are highly capable. Attention difficulties, executive functioning challenges, emotional factors, or specific learning differences can affect how a child performs, even when they have strong abilities. School performance does not always reflect a child’s full potential.
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How is this different from school-based testing?
School evaluations are primarily designed to determine eligibility for accommodations and educational supports. They often focus on understanding how a child is functioning academically and whether additional school support is needed. This information is valuable, but school testing may not always determine why a child is struggling. For example, it may identify that a child…
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Why not just start with neuropsychological testing?
Neuropsychological testing can be very helpful in the right situations, but many children do not need that level of testing from the beginning. It is often a longer process with wait times to get scheduled, several hours of testing, and additional time to receive results. It can also be costly and may provide more information…
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How do I know whether my child needs ADHD testing, executive functioning evaluation, or neuropsychological testing?
You do not need to decide that on your own. We start with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to understand your child’s full picture. From there, we recommend the most appropriate next step — whether that is ADHD testing, executive functioning evaluation, neuropsychological testing, a combination of these, or no testing at all.
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Does every child with school difficulties need testing?
No. Not every child needs additional testing. Many children can move forward based on a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation alone. Testing is recommended when it helps answer important remaining questions, improves confidence in the diagnosis, or provides information that would meaningfully change treatment or school recommendations. Our goal is to make sure your child receives the…
