ADHD evaluations
Attention is more than sitting still. Our ADHD evaluations examine attention and executive functioning in depth, separate attention variations from look-alike causes, and end with practical strategies for home and school.
Child and adolescent assessments
Comprehensive psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations designed to highlight strengths and clarify the areas where support is needed.
What is a neuropsychological assessment?
A neuropsychological assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of how a person thinks, learns, and manages emotions. It measures skills such as attention, memory, language, and executive functioning, then connects the results into one clear picture: what is happening, why, and what will help.
Why families seek an assessment
- A child is struggling with reading, writing, or math despite real effort
- Concerns about attention, focus, or organization at school or home
- Questions about social communication or developmental differences
- A bright student whose grades do not match their ability
- Gifted program or school admissions testing
- Documentation needed for college, career, or standardized test accommodations
- A second opinion on school district testing
Our evaluations
Find the assessment that fits your question
Autism spectrum evaluations
We assess social communication and developmental differences with care and respect, whether you are seeking a first evaluation for a young child or answers for a teen or young adult. Findings come with support plans, never labels alone.
Dyslexia and learning disability evaluations
When a capable child struggles with reading, writing, or math, we find out precisely why. Our psychoeducational testing maps academic skills against underlying learning processes, so the recommended support matches the actual need.
Gifted testing
For gifted program and school admissions, we provide the testing schools require, and we capture a fuller picture of your child's abilities along the way, including areas where even gifted learners need support.
Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)
When families and schools need an independent, qualified second opinion on a school district's testing, our doctors conduct IEEs that stand up in IEP meetings, with findings and recommendations explained clearly.
College and career accommodations
Young adults need current, thorough documentation to receive accommodations in college, graduate programs, and the workplace. Our young adult assessments also examine the transition to adulthood, from daily functioning to emotional well-being.
What we evaluate
Eleven domains, one integrated picture
Every comprehensive evaluation draws from these areas as needed, so results explain the whole child rather than a single score.
- Academic skills (reading, writing, math)
- Attention and focus
- Executive functioning
- Learning and memory
- Language and communication
- Social skills
- Emotional well-being
- Fine motor skills and coordination
- Visual-spatial skills
- Adaptive functioning
- Intellectual functioning
What to expect
Five steps from first call to clear answers
Intake interview
We begin with a parent intake interview and a careful review of medical, developmental, and school history. You tell us the story. We listen.
Gathering perspectives
With your permission, we communicate with teachers, physicians, or therapists so the evaluation reflects how your child functions across settings.
Testing sessions
Your child completes a series of age-appropriate tests with one of our doctors. Sessions are paced to keep kids comfortable and engaged.
Feedback meeting
We meet with you to walk through the results in plain language, answer your questions, and talk through what the findings mean for daily life and school.
A clear written report
You receive a comprehensive written report with clear, individualized next steps you can act on with your school, physician, or therapist.
A common question
How does this differ from school testing?
Schools test to determine eligibility for services. We evaluate to understand your child. Both matter, and they answer different questions.
| School testing | Comprehensive private evaluation | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Determines eligibility for special education services | Explains how your child learns and exactly what will help |
| Scope | Focused on areas required for eligibility decisions | Looks across attention, learning, memory, language, social skills, and emotional well-being |
| Result | An eligibility determination | A comprehensive report with individualized recommendations for school, home, and treatment |
| Follow-through | Ends with the school's decision | Feedback meeting, written next steps, and optional school observations, consultations, and IEP or 504 participation |
Beyond the evaluation
Answers matter most when they turn into action. Our doctors also provide school observations and teacher consultations, consultation on treatment and educational planning, and participation in IEP, 504, and team meetings.
Give us a call at (310) 876-4294 or email us at admin@westlaneuro.com. We look forward to speaking with you!
Ready to take the next step?
Call us or send a message. We will listen, answer your questions, and help you decide what makes sense for your child or young adult.