School-aged Children & Teens
Psychoeducational Assessments
When school gets more demanding, challenges can surface in learning, attention, social functioning, or managing emotions and behavior. A psychoeducational assessment gives you the full academic and cognitive profile schools and families need, with practical strategies for success at school and at home.
Our most comprehensive evaluation.
It looks at the whole picture — cognitive ability, academic skills, attention and executive functioning, learning and memory, and social-emotional functioning — to explain what's getting in your child's way and exactly how to support them.
This is also the evaluation that gets to the bottom of challenges with reading, writing, math, attention, or keeping pace in the classroom, and identifies learning disabilities like dyslexia. These evaluations also pick up anxiety, depression, and other conditions that can show up alongside learning concerns.
Focused on your question — nothing you don't need
A 2-hour parent interview
Usually over video. You're the expert on your child, and we gather a full history across every area of development.
A school observation
When it's helpful — children often show different skills in a classroom than in a quiet one-on-one testing room.
Parent & teacher rating scales
Sent by email for input across settings.
3–9 hours of in-office testing
Scaled to your child's age and the concern, covering cognitive skills, academics, attention and executive functioning, learning and memory, and social-emotional skills.
A 2-hour feedback session
Usually over video, where we synthesize every data point and walk through results on simple visual slides we send you.
A comprehensive written report
Yours to own and share with school and providers.
A complete understanding of how your child learns, a clear explanation of any diagnosis, and specific, usable recommendations for the classroom and home — the documentation schools rely on for support planning.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a psychoeducational assessment and an ADHD or autism evaluation?
A psychoeducational assessment is the broad, full-profile evaluation, including academics and learning. ADHD and autism evaluations answer a narrower diagnostic question. If you're unsure which your child needs, the consultation is the right place to start.
Can this evaluation identify a learning disability like dyslexia?
Yes. For school-age children, the evaluation is designed to identify learning disabilities and to produce recommendations you can bring to your child's school.
Can the report be used for an IEP or 504 Plan?
Yes. The report documents your child's strengths and needs with concrete recommendations. Families across Richmond Public Schools, Henrico, Chesterfield, and Hanover use it to support school planning, and the school makes the final eligibility decision.
How long does the whole process take?
It varies with your child's age and needs. Testing alone ranges from roughly 3 to 9 hours, scheduled around your family, plus the parent interview and feedback session. We'll map out the timeline for you at the consultation.
Where are you located, and what does an assessment cost?
At 5006 Monument Avenue (Suite B), Richmond, VA 23230, serving families across the Richmond region. We'll go over fees and insurance at your free consultation. Call 804-205-7624 or email mbrinkley@brinkleypsychology.com.
Not sure where to begin?
Reach out for a brief, free consultation. We’ll talk through what’s going on and figure out the right next step together.