Expert Neuropsychological Testing for Children & Teens
Comprehensive Evaluation. Confident Next Steps.
At Pasadena MindWorks, we provide comprehensive neuropsychological testing that gives families clear, evidence‑based answers about their child’s learning, attention, and emotional well‑being. Our evaluations combine cognitive testing, learning disability assessments, ADHD testing, executive‑functioning analysis, memory and processing‑speed measures, and in‑depth emotional and behavioral evaluation to create a complete picture of how your child thinks, learns, and functions. Using a holistic, science‑driven approach, we identify strengths, pinpoint challenges, and offer personalized, actionable recommendations—including IEP/504 guidance, targeted intervention strategies, and supports for home and school. Whether you have concerns about ADHD, dyslexia or other learning disabilities, anxiety, mood challenges, or complex presentations, our goal is to give you clarity, direction, and a roadmap to help your child thrive.
Comprehensive Neuropsychological Assessments:
Why Seek a Neuropsychological Evaluation?
A neuropsychological evaluation helps uncover the root causes of learning, attention, or emotional challenges, giving families the clarity they need to make informed decisions and support their child effectively.
Common Reasons to Seek a Neuropsychological Evaluation:
Struggles with attention or focus, such as difficulty staying on task, daydreaming, or losing track of instructions.
Concerns about learning challenges, including trouble with reading, writing, spelling, or math that don’t improve despite extra support.
Inconsistent academic performance, where a child seems bright but their schoolwork doesn’t reflect their abilities.
Executive‑functioning difficulties, such as poor organization, trouble starting tasks, forgetfulness, or difficulty managing time.
Behavioral concerns, including impulsivity, hyperactivity, defiance, or frequent emotional outbursts.
Social or communication challenges, like difficulty making friends, picking up social cues, or navigating peer interactions.
Emotional or mood‑related symptoms, such as anxiety, sadness, irritability, or sudden changes in behavior.
Unexplained changes in functioning, such as a sudden drop in grades, new behavioral issues, or withdrawal from activities.
Complex or overlapping symptoms where ADHD, anxiety, learning disabilities or emotional difficulties may be interacting.
Trauma‑related concerns, when past stressful or overwhelming experiences may be affecting behavior, mood, or learning.
A need for clarity about diagnoses, especially when previous evaluations were brief, inconclusive, or did not explain the full picture.
Our Comprehensive Neuropsychological Evaluation Approach
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A detailed conversation with parents or guardians to understand your child’s personal history, developmental milestones, and current challenges, and to clarify your concerns and assessment goals.
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Phone consultations with professionals who work with your child (e.g., teachers, therapists).
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A thorough review of school records, relevant medical records, and any previous evaluations.
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Collection of rating scales from multiple perspectives (e.g., self-report, parents, teachers) to understand how symptoms present across different settings.
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Direct, one-on-one testing to assess intellectual abilities across a range of cognitive domains.
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Direct, one-on-one testing to evaluate attention, concentration, memory, and executive functions (e.g., planning, organization, impulse control).
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Direct, one-on-one testing of academic skills including reading fluency and comprehension, written expression, and math calculation and reasoning
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Direct, one-on-one testing of emotional functioning, thought processes, coping styles, personality traits, and clinical syndromes
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A comprehensive meeting with parents or guardians to review findings, discuss diagnoses (if applicable), and go over individualized recommendations.
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A detailed written report summarizing your child’s strengths and challenges, any diagnostic impressions, and personalized recommendations to support home, school, and emotional functioning.
Contact Us
Reach out to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your questions and determine whether psychological testing is the right next step.