PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL/NEUROPSYCH Evaluations
Psychoeducational and NeuroPsych Evaluations
Determine your child’s learning struggles and pinpoints targeted interventions to support their success in school.
Understanding Psychoeducational and NeuroPsych Evaluations
A psychoeducational evaluation is a thorough assessment that looks at how your child thinks, learns, and behaves in school. It helps identify their strengths and challenges, providing insights that guide the best ways to support their learning and growth. All of our evaluations take a neuropsychological whole child approach in determining the why’s behind the concern. Because of this, all of our psychoeducational evaluations and neuropsychological evaluations are interchangeable terms.
COMMON CHARACTERISTICS:
- Struggling in School: Your child has consistent difficulty keeping up with classwork or homework.
- Frequent Distractions: You notice they often seem easily distracted or have trouble staying focused during tasks.
- Behavior Changes: There are noticeable changes in their behavior, such as increased frustration, anxiety, or mood swings.
- Social Challenges: Your child has trouble making or keeping friends and often seems left out during play or group activities.
- Difficulty Following Directions: They struggle to follow instructions or often forget what they’re supposed to do.
- Previous Diagnoses: If your child has been diagnosed with conditions like ADHD or autism, you may want more insights into their learning style.
- Preparation for Transition: You want to ensure they’re ready for big changes, like starting middle school or high school, to help them succeed in new environments.
Assess if Your Child Can Benefit from Targeted Support
- Clarity about your child's learning
- A clinical diagnosis for support
- A manageable path forward
Expected Outcomes of Psychoed and Neuropsych Evaluations
A psychoeducational evaluation provides valuable insights into your child’s learning style, strengths, and challenges, helping to create a tailored plan for their educational success. You’ll receive a detailed report that outlines specific recommendations for support, ensuring that your child gets the help they need to thrive in school.
CLEAR UNDERSTANDING
Insight into your child’s unique learning profile and how they process information.
IDENTIFIED STRENGTHS
Recognition of your child’s strengths that can be leveraged for learning.
TARGETED RECOMMENDATIONS
Specific strategies and interventions to support learning and behavior.
ACCOMMODATION SUGGESTIONS
Guidance on accommodations or modifications needed in the classroom.
COLLABORATION TOOLS
Tools for effective communication with teachers and school staff about your child’s needs.
FUTURE PLANNING
A roadmap for ongoing support and resources for your child’s educational journey.
Why a diagnosis matters:
A diagnosis from a psychoeducational report is important because it provides a clear understanding of your child’s specific learning challenges and needs. This formal diagnosis enables access to appropriate resources, support services, and accommodations in school, helping ensure that your child receives the tailored help necessary to succeed academically and socially.
Dyslexia/ Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia Evaluations
What to expect during the evaluation
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REVIEW THE RESULTS
CREATE a concrete PLAN
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What Our Clients Are Saying
"Cornerstone was such a blessing to our family. She gave us the information we needed and a plan to follow to help our son. We are eternally grateful."
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"After many years of having IEPs and never understanding why my daughter struggled, I now understand! With Cornerstone, I finally have answers and truly understand what is going on with my daughter."
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"This evaluation was thorough and gave us the information we needed to advocate for our child."
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Meet Dr. Christy Bock, Psy.D, LEP
Christy brings a wealth of experience as a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP #3063) and a seasoned school psychologist for over 25 years. Growing up with dyslexia, Christy knows firsthand how tough learning difficulties can be. As a mother of six with special needs children, she truly understands the struggles parents face in supporting their kids’ unique needs.
Since founding Cornerstone in 2008, Christy and her team have performed countless Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) across the state. She has served as an expert witness in court and co-created an Educational Custody Evaluation to aid special needs students in custody cases.
Under her leadership, Cornerstone has expanded nationwide, providing essential support to schools and families across the country.
Schedule a free clarity call to speak with a licensed educational psychologist about what is going on with your child.
We are here for you and your family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our incredible team is distributed throughout California and are available to meet with you and your child in-person or virtually to complete our educational assessment(s).
When your child is struggling and despite their effort, they are still struggling academically, a psychoeducational evaluation might be the answer. The psychoeducational evaluation answers the “WHY” to why your child is struggling. By taking a comprehensive dive into your child’s
cognitive abilities, academic achievement, and processing skills, we are able to understand and address all learning difficulties and specifically look at areas of concern like dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, to name a few. A psychoeducational evaluation helps pinpoint the exact areas your child struggles and gives you a roadmap towards intervention.
Does your child struggle academically, have difficulty focusing, show signs of learning challenges despite effort and support or exhibit social-emotional and behavioral issues, an educational assessment can provide the “WHY” behind these concerns and can help lay out a roadmap to intervention.
Our process begins with scheduling a clarity call where you can discuss your frustrations and concerns. Based on this discussion, we match you with the most suitable team member to start the evaluation.
We understand the urgency and are ready to begin testing right away, moving at a pace that suits your needs. Throughout the process, we keep you informed and updated. Once the evaluation is complete, we present the results in a clear and understandable meeting, providing you with actionable recommendations.
An evaluation with Cornerstone can move at the pace you want. Most of our families want to move quickly, and we love to jump in and complete the evaluation as quickly as you need. The typical timeframe is 3 to 4 weeks, but it can be quicker if needed.
Our evaluations are conducted by licensed evaluators and can help support the need for accommodations, a 504 Accommodation Plan, or even an IEP. Often, schools prefer to conduct their own evaluations for an IEP, but the evaluation through Cornerstone can lay the framework for displaying the need.
An educational assessment provides a thorough understanding of your child’s strengths and challenges. It offers actionable recommendations for tailored interventions, which can improve academic performance, enhance emotional well-being, and address behavioral issues. Without an evaluation, most parents are guessing as to what area to focus intervention but with a full evaluation, you know EXACTLY where to focus so time and money are saved.
The cost of an educational assessment varies depending on the type and scope of the evaluation. Please contact us for specific pricing and to discuss your needs.
Typically NO, but we are able to provide a Superbill that you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement, and some parents are able to have the evaluations covered by insurance, but typically they are not covered. If you have a Health Savings Account (HSA) you are able to pay for the evaluation through HSA funds.
Scheduling an assessment is easy. Simply contact us via phone or email to set up a free clarity call. During this call, we’ll discuss your concerns and determine the best evaluation plan for your child.
Our evaluators are licensed with extensive experience conducting educational assessments and providing expert recommendations in and out of the schools. They are trained to work with children of all ages and learning profiles as well as adults.
Yes, we have bilingual psychologists, speech pathologists as well as occupational therapists. We have assessors who are bilingual in multiple languages. Please reach out with your language needs.
YES! Assessments can be completed virtually, as all Cornerstone evaluators are trained in virtual administration, which has become an increasingly popular and in-demand assessment method.