Individualized Assessments
We help you gain clarity to overcome obstacles in academic, vocational, and social success.
South Bay Family Counseling provides a comprehensive individualized evaluation to assess academic, behavioral, and emotional functioning for children, teens, and adults. These assessments help to identify an individual’s strengths as well as areas needing support/improvement.
If a child is consistently underperforming, struggling in specific subjects, showing uneven academic progress, or displaying unique learning challenges, individualized testing can offer clarity. The evaluation begins with a parent interview to gather a comprehensive history and outline concerns. Additional methods, such as rating scales, school record reviews, teacher consultations, and occasional classroom observations, help determine the appropriate tests to address your concerns. Dr. Megan Higinbotham provides clear, thorough reports in both written and verbal formats, including in-person result discussions and, if requested, school consultations. Each report includes recommendations for educational accommodations and at-home strategies.
The Goals of Testing
-Understanding your child’s learning style and academic strengths/weaknesses
-Evaluating for conditions including Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, executive functioning challenges, anxiety, and other mood disorders
-Assessing for learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, math disorders, or auditory processing issues
-Documenting the need for school or standardized testing accommodations
-Establishing eligibility for an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan
-Providing tailored recommendations to enhance academic success
-Explaining behaviors like inattention, disorganization, impulsivity, or low frustration tolerance
-Addressing poor academic performance or decline
What does the assessment process look like?
A comprehensive individualized assessment involves a thorough evaluation, including a parent intake session (1-2 hours), 6-8 hours of testing (2-3 sessions), 6-10 hours for scoring, interpretation, and report writing, plus a feedback session with the parents. Health insurance may cover some costs, depending on the assessment’s purpose and your plan. At your request, a super-bill can be provided for potential insurance reimbursement.