What you may be noticing
Any one of these can have many explanations. Patterns over time, across settings, and their impact on daily life matter more than a single behavior.
Falling behind academically
School avoidance
Very long homework sessions
Teacher concerns about attention or behavior
Difficulty with peers
A sudden change in performance
Important context
Families can ask the public school in writing for an evaluation when a disability may be affecting education.
Evaluations commonly considered
The most appropriate evaluation depends on the questions you want answered. These are common pathways, not prescriptions.
Psychoeducational Evaluation
An evaluation focused on how a child learns and why academic progress may be difficult.
Learn moreLearning Disability Evaluation
Targeted testing to understand persistent difficulty with reading, writing, or mathematics.
Learn moreADHD Evaluation
An assessment of attention, impulse control, activity level, executive function, and how symptoms affect daily life.
Learn moreWhat to gather before calling
A short timeline of concernsSchool or childcare observationsRelevant health and developmental historyPrior reports or intervention recordsYour three most important questionsExamples of strengths as well as difficulties