Psychoeducational & Dyslexia Assessments in Phoenix, AZ
When effort doesn't match results, a psychoeducational or dyslexia evaluation tells you why.
Comprehensive dyslexia and psychoeducational assessments in Phoenix, AZ, & online across Arizona. Serving children, teens, college students, and adults across the greater Phoenix area.
It shouldn't be this hard for my child to keep up.
You’ve watched a bright, motivated kid hit walls they shouldn’t be hitting. You’ve tried the tutors, the routines, the meetings with teachers, and the hours of homework that should have only taken thirty. Concerns keep coming up. But no one can tell you what’s truly going on.
Or maybe it’s your teen, your college student, or you. The story changes a little with age, but the question is often the same: “Could this be dyslexia? Why is this so much harder than it should be?”
We believe people do well when they can. So when they’re not doing well, something is getting in the way.
A psychoeducational or dyslexia evaluation helps you find out what, so you can stop guessing and start building a plan that works.
Reach out today.
Psychoeducational Assessment Phoenix, AZ
What is a Psychoeducational Assessment?
A psychoeducational assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of how your child (or you) thinks, learns, and processes information. It combines standardized testing, observations, and input from parents and teachers to build a full learning profile.
It’s not about labels. It’s about understanding how someone learns so you can build a plan that works.
Psychoeducational evaluations can clarify learning disorders like dyslexia (reading), dysgraphia (writing), and dyscalculia (math), along with attention concerns, giftedness, and executive functioning challenges. Learning differences reflect how the brain processes information, not intelligence or effort. They reflect how a child’s brain processes, stores, and uses information differently. With clear answers, we can match your child with the right interventions, school accommodations, and support strategies.
We offer psychoeducational & dyslexia evaluations for preschoolers (2+), elementary-aged kids (K-5), teens, college students, and adults navigating late-life diagnoses.
Psychoeducational Assessment | Phoenix, AZ
Signs You Or Your Child May Benefit From An Assessment
Wondering if it’s time to look deeper? A psychoeducational assessment may be the right next step if you or your child are showing signs like:
Reading struggles
Slow, effortful reading, skipping lines, or rereading the same words
Word-level difficulty
Guessing at words, missing sight words, or substituting words
Letter and sound confusion
Trouble connecting letters to sounds, letter reversals, or mixing up similar sounds
Language struggles
Difficulty with rhyming, word play, or finding the right word when speaking
Effort that doesn't match results
Working twice as hard as peers for half the outcome
Homework battles
Hours spent with little to show for it, or tasks that feel impossible to start
Memory and retention issues
Learning a concept one day and starting from scratch the next
Confidence drops
Tears, meltdowns, avoidance, or saying things like “I’m dumb” or “I can’t do this”
Self-doubt about intelligence
Confusing learning challenges with how smart they are (they’re not the same)
If any of these sound familiar, an evaluation can give you the clarity to know what’s going on and the plan to handle it.
Psychoeducational Evaluation | Phoenix, AZ
What A Psychoeducational Assessment Can Clarify
Psychoeducational assessments at Arizona Developmental Psychology analyzes:
Learning Disabilities
Reading, writing, and math challenges (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia) that don’t respond to typical support. We help identify and diagnose the specific learning disability and the strategies that work for your child.
ADHD & Attention Concerns
Focus, follow-through, working memory, executive functioning, and impulsivity. Because attention rarely shows up alone, we look at everything that may be contributing.
Giftedness & Twice-Exceptional Learners
Identifying advanced ability, particularly when a child appears academically far ahead, under-challenged in their current learning environment, or struggling because of an uneven profile (high ability paired with a learning difference).
Executive Functioning Challenges
Planning, organization, time management, working memory, and self-regulation difficulties that affect school, home, and daily life.
Mental Health Concerns Impacting Learning
Anxiety, depression, and other concerns that often show up as poor school performance, motivation issues, or behavioral changes.
Uneven Learning Profiles
Adults
For adults who have always felt one step behind without a clear explanation. A psychoeducational evaluation can finally give you the clarity and the support you’ve been looking for.
Book a free 20-minute consultation to get started.
Meet Our Team
Match With a Psychologist or Therapist in Phoenix, AZ
Our team of licensed psychologists brings warmth, expertise, and a combined 40+ years of experience working with learning differences. Every clinician is trained as both a clinical psychologist and a school psychologist. That means we understand how your child’s learning shows up at school, what’s reasonable to ask for, and how to translate evaluation findings into recommendations the school can use.
Initial Consultation
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We start with a free consultation to talk through your concerns, answer your questions, and figure out whether a psychoeducational evaluation is the right next step. This conversation helps clarify goals, scope, and timelines so the evaluation is a good fit for your child’s needs.
Background & Developmental History
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A thorough intake with parents helps us understand developmental history, school experience, and current concerns. We also review relevant school records, curriculum-based measures, grades, and work samples so we can see how challenges are showing up in real life, not just in a testing room.
Comprehensive Testing
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Testing is tailored to your child and may include cognitive (IQ) testing, academic skills (reading, writing, math), and key learning processes like attention, memory, language, and processing speed. When appropriate, we also assess social and emotional functioning to understand how those areas may be impacting learning.
Input Across Settings
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To get a complete picture, we may gather input from parents and teachers through questionnaires, interviews, and (when helpful) classroom observation. This multi-source approach helps us understand how your child functions across settings.
Feedback, Diagnosis, & Next Steps
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You’ll receive a comprehensive, plain-language report explaining what we found and why it matters, including a DSM-5 diagnosis when applicable. We’ll meet to walk through the results, answer your questions, and build a clear plan, which may include academic interventions, school accommodations, therapy, or neurofeedback
Our Approach
How Our Psychoeducational & Dyslexia Assessments Work
If a child can't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.
My child is smart, but they're still struggling in school. Why?
Many parents notice that their child takes longer than expected to complete homework, seems to forget concepts soon after learning them, or continues to feel confused even after repeated instruction. This is particularly frustrating when you know your child is bright, capable, and trying their best.
Sometimes, these struggles are tied to a learning disability, which can be hard to recognize at first. Learning differences aren’t about intelligence or effort; they reflect how a child’s brain processes information.
When these challenges go unidentified, they can lead to ongoing frustration for both kids and parents. The good news is that with the right understanding and support, things can get easier.
What is a Specific Learning Disorder (SLD)?
A Specific Learning Disorder (SLD), also known as a learning disability, is a developmental disorder in which a person demonstrates significant difficulty learning to read, write, or perform math calculations, despite appropriate instruction.
The most common type of learning disability is Dyslexia, a neurobiological disorder characterized by difficulties with word recognition, decoding, reading fluency, and spelling. Dysgraphia refers to difficulties with writing, spelling, grammar, or poor and illegible handwriting. Dyscalculia describes difficulties with math facts, number sense, and math calculation.
Do I need a diagnosis if I think my child has a learning difference?
Early support makes a big difference. When learning challenges are identified early, kids can get the right help sooner, avoid years of frustration or self-doubt, and gain access to tools and accommodations that support success in school and beyond.
A diagnosis, such as dyslexia, helps provide that clarity. While schools determine special education eligibility, a comprehensive evaluation completed by a licensed psychologist identifies the underlying reason a child is struggling. This understanding allows families and providers to build a targeted, individualized support plan rather than relying on trial and error.
Learning differences don’t have to define a child for life. With a clear understanding of what’s going on and the right interventions in place, many kids make real progress, build confidence, and develop strategies that help them thrive academically and emotionally.
Will this help my child get the support they need at school with a 504 Plan or IEP?
Yes. Clear answers can open the door to meaningful school support. If your child may benefit from a 504 Plan or an Individualized Education Program (IEP), we provide clear, school-based recommendations and help families understand and navigate the process with their school team.
Our evaluations are designed to translate findings into practical, actionable supports, including classroom accommodations, learning strategies, and intervention recommendations that the school can use. And because our entire team is trained in school psychology, we know exactly what to recommend and how to position it.
What is an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE), and could my child qualify?
An Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) is a private evaluation you can request when the school district has already evaluated your child, but the results didn’t fully capture what’s going on, or you disagree with the findings. It’s a federally protected right under IDEA, and in many cases, the school district pays for it.
An IEE may be relevant if your child was found not eligible for special education services, you disagree with the school’s evaluation, or your child is on an IEP but not making expected progress.
To request one, submit a written letter to your school’s special education director stating that you disagree with the results and are requesting an IEE at public expense. Several members of our team meet the criteria to conduct IEEs. If you’re not sure whether an IEE is the right next step, reach out, and we’ll help you figure it out.
How is a developmental-behavioral assessment different from a psychoeducational evaluation?
A developmental-behavioral assessment looks at the bigger question: “How is my child developing overall, and what might be getting in the way?” While a psychoeducational evaluation focuses primarily on learning, academic skills, and cognitive processing, a developmental-behavioral assessment takes a broader, whole-child view.
A developmental-behavioral assessment may evaluate:
- Developmental skills (language, motor skills, play skills, daily living abilities)
- Behavior and emotional regulation (attention, impulsivity, anxiety, mood, frustration tolerance, coping skills)
- Social skills (peer interactions, communication, social understanding, relationships)
- Executive functioning (planning, organization, flexibility, working memory, self-control)
- Adaptive functioning (independence with routines, self-care, age-appropriate responsibilities)
- Learning and attention patterns
- Developmental history and environment
The goal isn’t to label your child; it’s to understand how they’re functioning as a whole, identify strengths and challenges, and guide targeted supports.
What if my child is diagnosed later in life? Is help still possible?
It’s never too late. Research shows that even students who weren’t diagnosed with learning disabilities until adolescence or adulthood can still make meaningful progress.
In these studies, students who received a formal psychoeducational evaluation, gained access to appropriate accommodations, and used targeted learning strategies showed meaningful improvement in academic performance, persistence and graduation rates, confidence and self-efficacy, and emotional well-being.
These findings reinforce that while early identification is helpful, the brain remains capable of learning and change well beyond early childhood. What matters most isn’t when a diagnosis is made, but that your child receives the right supports, strategies, and accommodations once their needs are understood. You didn’t miss the opportunity to help your child. With the right plan in place, progress is possible at any age.
What do I do if I think my child has a learning disorder, such as dyslexia?
Start by trusting your instincts. If you have concerns about your child’s learning, you don’t need to have all the answers. Reach out to us to talk through what you’re noticing, review your child’s history, and figure out whether an evaluation or targeted support would be helpful.
How much does a psychoeducational assessment cost?
Our comprehensive psychoeducational assessments range from $2,250 to $4,500, depending on the scope and complexity of the evaluation. We provide a detailed quote during your free consultation so you know exactly what’s included.
We’re an out-of-network provider and offer flexible payment options, including CareCredit, HSA/FSA, ESA, cash, and major credit cards. We also provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement. Many families are surprised to find their insurance covers more than they expected, and we’d encourage you to contact your provider to ask about your specific plan.
My child has been assessed. What happens next?
A psychoeducational assessment is just the beginning. Once you have clear answers, the next step is matching them with the right support. Depending on what the evaluation uncovers, we can help your family with:
- Child therapy for kids managing emotions, building coping skills, or growing confidence
- Teen therapy for teens navigating identity, school, friendships, and big feelings
- ADHD testing for more focused evaluations of attention concerns
- Autism assessment for in-depth evaluations with practical strategies for home, school, and social success
- IQ testing for cognitive testing that clarifies how your child thinks and learns
- Neurofeedback for brain-based training that helps build lasting skills with greater ease
- Parent coaching for one-on-one support so you feel equipped to advocate, support, and connect
- Academic support for kids and teens who need help with learning strategies, school confidence, and building stronger study habits
- Executive functioning coaching for support with organization, planning, focus, time management, and follow-through
Because everything happens under one roof, you don’t have to start over with a new provider or repeat your child’s story to five different specialists. We’ll talk through your options during the feedback session and help you decide what comes next.
Can you provide a diagnosis?
Yes. As licensed psychologists, we can diagnose a wide range of conditions that may impact learning, attention, behavior, and emotional well-being. Depending on the referral concerns and evaluation findings, this may include diagnoses such as Specific Learning Disorder (including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia), ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, and other developmental or mental health conditions.
A comprehensive evaluation goes beyond providing a diagnosis. Our goal is to help you understand the underlying reasons for the challenges you or your child may be experiencing and to provide clear, personalized recommendations to guide next steps at home, school, work, and in treatment.
Arizona Developmental Psychology | Phoenix, AZ
Psychoeducational Assessment: FAQs
Psychoeducational Assessment | Phoenix, AZ
What Families Often Feel After A Psychoeducational or Dyslexia Assessment
When recommendations are thoughtfully crafted and support is aligned with how your child learns, families often describe a noticeable shift. Not just academically, but emotionally and day-to-day.
Parents often tell us they experience:
- Clarity, relief, and peace of mind from finally understanding what's been going on
- Smoother school mornings with less anxiety and fewer school refusals
- Less stress at home with fewer homework battles, meltdowns, and tears
- Hope, knowing there's a clear and realistic action plan to follow
- More energy to focus on supporting progress instead of managing frustration
- A more confident child who feels understood, capable, and supported
- Stronger advocacy skills with the documentation needed to ask for what your child needs
Arizona Developmental Psychology
How To Get Started
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602-675-3288
3420 E Shea Blvd #200, Phoenix, AZ 85028