Psychoeducational Evaluations for Children and Adolescents in Tampa Bay

Comprehensive Academic and Learning Evaluations

At Grow Neuropsychology, we provide comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations for children and adolescents throughout the Tampa Bay area, including Land O’ Lakes, Lutz, Wesley Chapel, Carrollwood, Odessa, Pasco County, and surrounding communities.

Psychoeducational evaluations help identify a child’s unique cognitive, academic, and learning profile in order to better understand why they may be struggling in school or not performing consistently with expectations.

These evaluations are often helpful for children with concerns related to reading, writing, math, attention, executive functioning, giftedness, processing speed, or academic underachievement.

Our goal is to identify both strengths and areas of difficulty while providing practical recommendations that support academic success, educational planning, and emotional well-being.

Signs Your Child May Benefit From a Psychoeducational Evaluation

Children and adolescents referred for psychoeducational testing may experience:

Difficulty learning to read, write, or complete math work
Slow reading fluency or poor reading comprehension
Frequent homework frustration
Trouble retaining new information
Difficulty following multi-step directions
Weak written expression or spelling
Poor organization or time management
Inconsistent academic performance
Difficulty keeping up with classroom demands
Attention and concentration difficulties
Anxiety related to school or testing
Processing speed weaknesses
Strong verbal abilities but weak academic output
“Bright but struggling” presentation
Difficulty qualifying for appropriate school supports

Some children may also demonstrate characteristics consistent with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, executive functioning weaknesses, giftedness, anxiety, or other developmental and learning differences.

What Is Included in a Psychoeducational Evaluation?

Psychoeducational evaluations at Grow Neuropsychology are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of how a child learns, processes information, and performs academically.

Depending on the referral concerns and evaluation type, assessment may include:

Clinical interview with parents/caregivers
Review of developmental, educational, and medical history
Cognitive/intellectual assessment
Academic achievement testing
Reading, writing, and math assessment
Attention and executive functioning measures
Evaluation of processing speed and working memory
Dyslexia and phonological processing measures, when appropriate
Behavioral and emotional rating scales
Screening for anxiety, emotional, or behavioral concerns
Teacher questionnaires/input, when available and appropriate

The accompanying report includes individualized recommendations for home and school, including educational accommodations, intervention recommendations, and strategies to support learning and academic functioning.

Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia

Psychoeducational evaluations may help identify learning differences such as:

Dyslexia: Difficulties with reading accuracy, fluency, decoding, spelling, or reading comprehension.
Dysgraphia: Difficulties with handwriting, written expression, spelling, organization of written thoughts, or graphomotor skills.
Dyscalculia: Difficulties with mathematical reasoning, calculation, number sense, or math fluency.

Identifying these learning differences early can help families and schools provide more targeted interventions and supports.

Executive Functioning and Academic Performance

Many children who struggle academically also experience executive functioning weaknesses. Executive functioning skills are responsible for organization, planning, task initiation, working memory, time management, self-monitoring, and emotional regulation.

Executive functioning weaknesses may contribute to:

homework taking excessively long
difficulty studying independently
incomplete assignments
procrastination
inconsistent performance
emotional frustration related to school

These concerns are especially common in high-achieving students, gifted children, and older students facing increasing academic demands.

School Accommodations and Educational Planning

When appropriate, recommendations may include:

504 Plan accommodations
IEP recommendations
academic intervention recommendations
classroom accommodations
executive functioning supports
testing accommodations
SAT/ACT accommodation recommendations
organizational and study strategies
recommendations for tutoring or specialized instruction

Recommendations are individualized and designed to support long-term academic success.

Step Up for Students

Grow Neuropsychology is a direct pay provider for Step Up for Students Unique Abilities scholarships. Families may use eligible scholarship funds toward qualifying evaluation services.

Additional information regarding Step Up funding, evaluation options, and scheduling can be discussed during the consultation process.

Why Families Choose Grow Neuropsychology

Families often seek psychoeducational evaluations at Grow Neuropsychology because they are looking for:

individualized and comprehensive assessments
practical recommendations for school and home
clarification regarding learning difficulties
support for ADHD, dyslexia, and executive functioning concerns
evaluation of both strengths and weaknesses
guidance regarding accommodations and educational planning
shorter wait times
a collaborative and supportive approach

We understand that academic struggles can impact confidence, motivation, and emotional well-being. Our goal is to help families better understand how their child learns while providing clear and meaningful recommendations to support future success.

Schedule an Initial Consultation

Grow Neuropsychology provides pediatric neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations for children and adolescents throughout the Tampa Bay area.

To learn more about psychoeducational evaluations or determine whether testing may be appropriate for your child, please complete the contact form below to schedule an initial consultation.