Educational Evaluations in Los Angeles
Comprehensive Psychoeducational Testing for Learning Disorders
Serving Santa Monica and Los Angeles
Offered Virtually to California Residents
Undiagnosed learning disorders can hold you (or your child) back.
If your child, or you as a college student or adult, are struggling academically despite strong effort, an educational evaluation can provide clarity, direction, and a path forward.
We provide comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations for learning disorders, ADHD, and academic difficulties. Our goal is simple: identify the root cause of learning challenges and deliver clear, actionable recommendations that improve outcomes at school, work, and beyond.
Do you struggle to do tasks that others find easy? It’s not an intelligence issue. It’s an undiagnosed neurological (learning) disorder.
Your learning disorder might look like this:
Struggling to read and comprehend text that is in front of you.
Inability to express yourself verbally, despite knowing what you would like to say.
Getting easily discouraged with school and work tasks.
Feeling lost, confused, and disappointed in your performance.
Confusion.
Low self-esteem.
Low grades and underperformance in assignments.
We can diagnose your learning disorder and get you back on track.
What is a learning disorder?
Learning disorders are different ways of experiencing new information in our environment. These disorders are neurological in nature but are not typically based on intelligence, mood, or motivation. They simply cause impaired uptake of information that prevents you from learning in a traditional way.
Why does diagnosis matter?
Children and adults with undiagnosed learning disorders typically struggle with school and work tasks, which can have a negative impact on:
Grades
Self-esteem
Sense of agency and mastery
Mood, such as anxiety and depression
Relationships with frustrated parents, teachers and self
How does testing help?
A full report with an outline of the specific accommodations you qualify for can be submitted to your school, testing board, or work in order to receive accommodations that will help you thrive.
If you have difficulty with standardized testing and suspect you have a learning disorder that inhibits your ability to perform, testing accommodations can be extremely beneficial. Testing helps students and professionals in need of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for school or testing accommodations for the GRE, LSAT, MCAT, SAT, or other standardized tests.
Let’s thrive.
What is an Educational Evaluation?
An educational evaluation (also called a psychoeducational assessment) is a comprehensive assessment designed to determine whether learning difficulties are caused by:
Specific Learning Disorders (e.g., dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia)
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
Processing speed weaknesses
Executive functioning deficits
Memory or attention challenges
Intellectual or cognitive variability
Emotional factors affecting academic performance
Sensory processing issues
Auditory or visual processing differences
We go beyond surface-level screening. Our evaluations examine cognitive functioning, academic achievement, executive skills, attention, and emotional factors to provide a complete clinical picture.
Signs You (or Your Child)May Need Learning Disorder Testing
You or your child may benefit from a psychoeducational evaluation if you notice:
Strong verbal ability but difficulty with reading or math
Needing significantly more time than peers to complete assignments
Chronic academic underperformance despite effort
Test anxiety or inconsistent academic results
Difficulty with focus, organization, or time management
Struggles obtaining academic accommodations
School feels mentally exhausting or overwhelming
If school requires several hours of work to accomplish what others complete quickly, that is a meaningful clinical signal—not laziness.
What We Assess
Our comprehensive educational evaluations include:
Cognitive Assessment
Intellectual functioning (IQ testing)
Verbal comprehension
Visual-spatial reasoning
Fluid reasoning
Working memory
Processing speed
Academic Achievement Testing
Reading accuracy and comprehension
Written expression
Spelling
Mathematics calculation and reasoning
Attention & Executive Functioning
Sustained attention
Impulse control
Cognitive flexibility
Planning and organization
Task initiation and completion
Emotional & Behavioral Screening
Anxiety
Depression
Performance-related stress
Emotional regulation
This comprehensive approach ensures accurate diagnosis and prevents mislabeling.
Why a Comprehensive Evaluation Matters
A brief screening cannot provide the same clarity as a full psychoeducational assessment.
A comprehensive evaluation provides:
Diagnostic clarity
Detailed cognitive and academic profile
Written report with objective data
Individualized recommendations
Documentation for school or college accommodations
504 Plan or IEP support documentation
Testing accommodations (SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, Bar Exam)
Colleges and testing boards require thorough documentation. Our reports are structured to meet accommodation standards.
What Makes Our Evaluations Different
Meet Dr. GideonWe provide:
In-depth clinical interviews
Multi-measure testing approach
Clear, understandable written reports
Specific, actionable recommendations
Feedback sessions to explain results
Collaboration with schools or educational advocates when needed
You will not leave with vague conclusions. You will leave with answers.
We work with:
Elementary, middle, and high school students
College and graduate students
Adults returning to school
Individuals seeking workplace accommodations
Families seeking clarity after years of academic frustration
It is never too late to understand how your brain works.
Testing for Learning Disorders
Not everyone that needs educational accommodations has ADHD. There are many learning disorders that can be diagnosed.
Dyslexia
Dyslexia impacts reading, through the scrambling of letters or ability to retain information. It’s the most common learning disorder, making up 80-90% of learning disorder diagnoses.
Dysgraphia
Impairs someone’s written expression, such as writing, drawing, understanding spacing, and fine motor skills.
Dyscalculia
A learning disorder that impacts someone’s ability to learn or understand mathematical concepts.
Auditory Processing Disorder
Impacts how a patient processes what they hear because the brain isn’t processing what the ears hear properly.
Language Processing Disorder
Impairs one’s ability to speak and express themselves through language. There can be nuances here, where a patient might have difficulty expressing or receiving information through language.
Non-Verbal Learning Disorder
This is a learning disorder where one has difficulty with motor, visual and spacial skills, and social skills. The name can be deceiving. Most folks with Non-Verbal Learning Disorder can write and speak well, but have difficulty with social cues.
Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit
Impacts a person’s ability to understand visual information and process its meaning.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The inability to stay focused or behaviorally calm. You can read all about our ADHD services here.
Educational Accommodations Support
Our psychoeducational reports can support:
IEP and 504 Plans
Extended time on exams
Reduced distraction testing environments
Note-taking support
Assistive technology recommendations
Standardized test accommodations
We understand documentation requirements and prepare reports accordingly.