Evaluations are used to assess a range of developmental and psychological concerns, including:

• ADHD and attention challenges

• Learning differences or suspected Learning Disorders (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia)

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Emotional concerns such as anxiety, depression, or mood dysregulation

• Executive functioning and self-regulation difficulties

• Processing speed and working memory challenges

• Social and behavioral issues at home or school

Rather than offering narrowly focused assessments (e.g., “just ADHD testing”), Dr. Cohen uses an integrated, holistic approach. Every child is different, and challenges in one area often overlap with—or mask—difficulties in others.

That’s why all evaluations at ClearMind include a full battery of tests covering:

• Cognitive and intellectual functioning

• Academic achievement (reading, writing, math)

• Attention and executive functioning

• Learning and memory

• Processing speed

• Social-emotional and behavioral functioning

• Adaptive skills and daily functioning

This comprehensive view allows for a more accurate and meaningful diagnosis—and helps avoid missing important factors that could be affecting your child’s learning, behavior, or emotional well-being.

We often use the analogy of a medical workup: if a child came to a doctor with chest pain, no responsible physician would only check the heart just because that’s what the parent asked about. The doctor would want to rule out other possibilities—lungs, digestion, inflammation, stress—before giving a diagnosis and plan. The same principle applies to psychological assessment.

At ClearMind, we don’t just look at one piece of the puzzle. We assess the whole picture—so we can truly understand what’s going on and how to best support your child’s growth. Even when a concern like ADHD is the primary focus, a narrow evaluation risks overlooking co-occurring learning issues, emotional stressors, or cognitive differences that could impact functioning.

For younger children or when a specific developmental concern such as Autism or Intellectual Disability is being explored, we may recommend a more targeted evaluation—but these are still comprehensive within their developmental scope.

• Two in-person testing sessions (typically 3 hours each)

• Parent interview (clinical history, concerns, goals)

• Teacher/learning specialist feedback (with consent)

• Behavior rating scales from parents and teachers

• Optional school or provider collaboration when helpful

Dr. Cohen creates a supportive, low-pressure environment for children and teens to feel comfortable during the assessment process.

Each family receives:

• A detailed, easy-to-understand written report

• Diagnoses (if applicable)

• Personalized, practical recommendations

• Eligibility guidance for IEPs, 504 Plans, or standardized testing accommodations (e.g., SAT, ACT)

• A 60–90 minute feedback session to go over results and next steps

If your child is struggling in school, seems overwhelmed or misunderstood, or isn’t responding to supports the way you’d expect, a comprehensive evaluation can provide clarity and direction. Testing can uncover underlying challenges, validate strengths, and help you and your child’s educators know exactly what supports will help them thrive.