What Does a Psychoeducational Evaluation Look At? Helping You Understand Your Child’s Learning Needs—Comprehensively
What Does a Psychoeducational Evaluation Look At?
Helping You Understand Your Child’s Learning Needs—Comprehensively
Is there anything more heartbreaking than watching your child struggle in school and not knowing how to help? You’ve tried tutoring, extra support, behavior charts, and countless strategies—but nothing seems to unlock their potential. At Heights Family Counseling, we understand how overwhelming this can feel, and we’re here to help you find clarity and a path forward.
Our Psychoeducational Evaluations offer a comprehensive and compassionate look into how your child learns, thinks, processes, and copes. Whether your child is falling behind or simply not thriving in a traditional academic setting, a psychoeducational evaluation provides the insights needed to truly understand what’s going on—and how to best support them.
What Is a Psychoeducational Evaluation?
A psychoeducational evaluation is an in-depth assessment that examines multiple areas of a child’s cognitive, academic, language, and emotional functioning. The goal is to identify not only learning differences or disabilities but also to highlight areas of strength and resilience.
At Heights Family Counseling, we believe that knowledge is power—and these evaluations serve as a roadmap to help your child succeed both in school and in life.
What Do We Assess?
We go far beyond a basic screening or single-area test. Our evaluations are tailored to each individual and look at a wide range of abilities and challenges, including:
🔍 Cognitive & Processing Abilities
General intellectual functioning
Working memory and processing speed
Visual-spatial reasoning
Long-term retrieval and memory
Auditory vs. visual learning styles
📘 Academic Achievement
Reading decoding and fluency
Reading comprehension
Written expression and spelling
Math fluency and problem solving
🧠 Executive Functioning & Attention
Planning and organization
Inhibition and impulse control
Task initiation and persistence
Focus and attention regulation (including ADHD)
🗣 Language & Communication
We assess for a broad spectrum of language-related challenges, including:
Receptive and expressive language
Pragmatic and social communication
Higher-order language processing
Language’s role in reading and writing difficulties
✏️ Writing Challenges
We differentiate between Dysgraphia and Disorder of Written Expression, exploring:
Fine motor coordination
Spelling and grammar
Idea organization and coherence
💡 Learning Differences We Commonly Identify
Dyslexia (Reading Disorder)
Dyscalculia (Math Disorder)
Dysgraphia (Writing Disorder)
Disorder of Written Expression
Language Disorder
Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder
Nonverbal Learning Disorder
🧩 Emotional, Behavioral, & Social Functioning
Our evaluations also consider the whole child, including:
Psychological and emotional functioning
Resiliency and coping skills
Risk factors for bullying (either as a target or aggressor)
Trauma screening when appropriate
Why Choose Heights Family Counseling?
Our evaluations are culturally competent, trauma-informed, and personalized to each child. We don’t just check boxes—we look at the full picture. You’ll receive a comprehensive written report that includes diagnostic impressions, strengths, recommendations, and accommodations for school, home, and life.
Whether your child needs academic accommodations, emotional support, or just a better understanding of how they learn, our team is here to support you with empathy and expertise.
Serving families in Houston, Heights Family Counseling offers psychoeducational evaluations with a compassionate and collaborative approach. If you're concerned about your child's learning or emotional development, we’re here to help you uncover the answers and support your child deserves.
📞 Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward clarity and confidence.