All children are unique and grow and develop in their way, possessing a blend of characteristics, talents, and quirks that make them distinct. While some children excel in certain areas, they face challenges in others. Disabilities, whether physical, cognitive, or emotional, do not define a child entirely; they are just one aspect of who they are. Understanding and accommodating these differences with empathy, support, and appropriate resources can help every child reach their full potential and thrive uniquely. There are several signs that may indicate the need for a psycho-educational evaluation for your child:
You notice that your child struggles to learn academic skills (reading, writing, or math) as quickly as their peers despite effort, practice, and support.
Your child exhibits persistent behavioral or emotional challenges that interfere with the child's learning or daily functioning.
Your child struggles with staying on task, paying attention, and maintaining concentration.
Your child needs repetition, understanding, or following instructions.
Your child needs help remembering information or a sequence of steps.
Your child's pediatrician expresses concern regarding speech/language development, fine motor skills (e.g., holding a pencil, writing, using scissors, etc.), gross motor skills (e.g., walking, running, jumping), and/or social skills.
Your child's teachers or caregivers report that your child struggles to learn, pay attention, or make friends.
You notice that your child's behavior and/or rate of development and learning seem different from those of his peers.
You notice a change in your child's ability to focus or learn following a concussion or other head injury.
Your child shows significant difficulties with verbal and nonverbal communication, social interactions, sensory sensitivity, and/or understanding emotions.
Your child has a history of delays in reaching developmental milestones, such as sitting up, crawling, walking, and talking.
Our evaluations are individually tailored to your child’s needs. The following are the common concerns included in psycho-educational evaluations:
Learning Disabilities like Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia
Intellectual Disability that interferes with academic achievement and daily living.
Attention Deficit Disorders like ADHD and ADD
Low academic achievement compared to same-age peers.
Behavioral difficulties and social-emotional problems.
Traumatic Brain injury or sports-related head injuries that seem to be affecting learning and behavior.
Medical issues that can affect performance in school-age children.
Extended time and other accommodations for classroom/school-based assignments and testing and standardized exams like SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT.
Our assessments typically include tests that measure intellectual ability, academic achievement, working memory, processing speed, visual-spatial processing, verbal comprehension, emotional state, social skills, verbal and nonverbal memory, auditory working memory, fine motor skills, and/or gross motor skills. On these tests, your child will be asked many questions, complete puzzles or matrixes, and/or solve different kinds of problems.
PEECA Services specializes in psycho-educational evaluations for children and teens, offering ADHD testing, educational and gifted evaluations, cognitive and behavioral assessments, and psychological evaluations. We support schools, individual clients, and international families to help children thrive.
PEECA Services LLC provides evaluations for educational, social-emotional, and behavioral needs. Services are available to Ohio residents and to international families for private, non-clinical purposes. We do not provide therapy or medical diagnoses. For full details, please see our Legal Disclaimer & Policies
