Psycho-Educational Assessments

Questions often arise about students' learning processes and challenges, be it Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Executive Functions deficits, difficulties with attention, processing information, Autism, emotional dysregulation, or simply the need for testing accommodations. What is keeping you or your child from achieving more success? Are your child's emotions interfering with their learning? Is there a need for accommodations in order for you to meet your potential? 

How we help people just like you: 

Psycho-educational assessments explore individuals' abilities in a range of areas that create the learning experience, providing insight that allows for meaningful intervention and accommodation. 

Following consultation with our intake clinician, you will be guided through the evaluation process. Assessment batteries are outlined in accordance with each individual's areas of strength and need. Results of the assessment will inform the creation of each individual's unique learning profile, and complementing interventions/accommodations. The results from these assessments can also be communicated with IEP/Section 504 Plan teams, The College Board and college/university support services offices. 

Areas of assessment can include: 

• Cognitive/processing abilities and intelligence quotient

• Executive functions, neuropsychological skills 

• Social-emotional and/or adaptive behavioral skills 

• Academic achievement skills. 

• Observations

• Service provider consultation

Suspected challenges/disorders could include: 

• Learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia) 

• Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 

• Executive Functioning disorders 

• Emotional dysregulation

• Behavioral challenges, impulse control disorders 

• Neurodevelopmental disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Mental health challenges including mood disorders, anxiety disorders

I have my assessment results. Now what? 

Assessments are the gateway to our understanding of what will work and what will not. Following the completion of assessments, indepth consultation is provided to facilitate your understanding of the assessment results. Information covered will include:

• The scholastic and educational implications of the found learning profile

• How their strengths can be used to support their learning

• What can be done to support the student in their areas of growth

• What challenges can likely be anticipated

• How schools are equipped to support students with similar profiles

• Information on the continuum of services available 

What about assessments completed by another entity? 

Often, we are approached by parents with questions about assessments previously completed by either schools or private practitioners. We offer expert knowledge in supporting families and students understand:

• The contents of the findings

• The IEP/Section 504 Plan process

• How to effectively work with educational entities to receive the level of support necessary

• When and how to seek additional support

• How to proceed when you are not in agreement with the assessment outcome

Fees 

Assessments start at $3000. Please contact for a breakdown of fees. 

Narges Izadi has partnered with districts all across the Bay Area to conduct legally defensible and comprehensive assessments. With a thorough grasp of special education law and best practices, Narges has served as an expert in assessments for students with emotional disturbances through numerous mediations and litigations. She regularly conducts evaluations to assess for all categories of disability in accordance with the Educational Code. Further, Narges specializes in the assessment of students unilaterally placed in out-of-state RTC programs and English Language Learners.  She has successfully assessed over 25 students actively placed in out-of-state RTC programs, and has assisted in their step-down transition planning and the district's legal proceedings. All evaluations utilize a variety of evidence-based, standardized and up-to-date tools and approaches (including observations, thorough records review and clinical interviews with all parties involved) to ensure an ecological understanding of each and every student assessed.

Narges works collaboratively and cross functionally with school teams to guide the assessment process from Assessment Plan development through to the IEP meeting and follow-up consultation. She works diligently to develop feasible and actionable recommendations tailored to the assessment findings and each student's particular environment.  

Areas of assessment include: 

• Initials, triennials, Educationally-Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS)

• Cognitive/Processing Abilities

• Academic Achievement

• Executive Functions/Neuropsychological skills

• Social-emotional and/or adaptive behavioral skills 

Suspected challenges/disorders: 

• Learning disabilities (including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia) 

• Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 

• Executive Functioning Disorders 

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Mental health challenges including mood disorders, anxiety disorders

• Developmental disorders and Intellectual Disabilities 

• Traumatic Brain Injury

Pre- and post-assessment services: 

• Consultation in response to requests for assessment/at SST meetings

• Consultation on placement options

• Accommodation/service recommendation

Fees:

Fees per assessment range based on the level of involvement. Please contact for an individual quote.