When Should I Consider an Evaluation?
Understanding the Signs and Acting Early
Choosing to seek an evaluation for your child can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t mean you’re labeling them. It simply means you’re choosing clarity over confusion. An evaluation is your first real tool to understand how your child learns, behaves, and interacts with the world.
Signs Your Child May Benefit from a Psycho-Educational Evaluation:
• Delayed speech or limited communication compared to peers
• Not responding to their name or basic instructions
• Difficulty focusing, constant movement, or impulsive actions
• Repetitive behaviors (e.g., hand flapping, spinning, lining up objects)
• Learning struggles despite consistent teaching at home or school
• Intense or frequent emotional outbursts
• Delays in self-help skills like eating independently or toilet training
Why It Matters?
The earlier you understand your child’s needs, the sooner you can support them with the right strategies in the right way.
A professional evaluation gives you:
• Insight into your child’s strengths and challenges
• A clear direction for intervention and support
• Peace of mind because you’re no longer guessing