Psychoeducational & Psychological Evaluation


 

Timely and Affordable Evaluations for All Ages

At Hope Ave Therapy, we specialize in psychological and neuropsychological assessments for children, teens, college students, and young adults — typically ages 6 to 22. Each evaluation is carefully tailored to help you understand patterns in learning, attention, emotions, and behavior so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
In select cases, we also offer assessments for adults.

Not sure what kind of evaluation fits your needs?
Schedule a free consultation — we’ll help you determine which approach is most appropriate for your goals.

 

Our Assessment Services

Comprehensive Neuropsychological Assessment

Our most in-depth option, designed to explore all key domains of functioning:

  • Cognitive — IQ, reasoning, information processing

  • Academic — reading, writing, and math achievement

  • Executive Function — attention, working memory, organization

  • Social–Emotional–Behavioral — mood, anxiety, self-concept, relationships

This evaluation is ideal for individuals who have never been tested before or when concerns span multiple areas (e.g., ADHD, learning differences, anxiety, or inconsistent school performance).

Psychological Assessment

Focuses on emotional wellbeing, self-understanding, and personality functioning.
Includes:

  • Cognitive and executive functioning measures

  • Social–emotional and behavioral assessment

Best suited for clarifying mood or anxiety disorders, trauma, OCD, or neurodivergent identity (e.g., Autism, ADHD) in adolescents and adults.

Psychoeducational Assessment

Designed to understand learning strengths and challenges.
Includes:

  • Cognitive testing

  • Academic achievement evaluation

Often used to explore learning disabilities, processing differences, or academic underperformance. Results can support school accommodations, IEPs, or 504 plans.

Targeted or Follow-Up Evaluations

When one area needs focused attention — such as attention, anxiety, or reading fluency — we offer targeted assessments including:

  • Academic updates

  • Executive function check-ins

  • Social–emotional screenings

  • Readiness or re-entry evaluations


 Meet Teresa Lacks, LEP

 

"As an Educational Psychologist, I have over 8 years of experience conducting and interpreting psychological evaluations for children, adolescents and young adults in Massachusetts public and private school settings. Alongside administering professional cognitive, academic, and social-emotional assessments, I make sure to interview the people who know the client best, including their teachers, special educators, counselors, healthcare providers, parents, and the children themselves.

Respecting and integrating these viewpoints allows me to create a well-rounded and useful understanding of the client’s experience of life, their unique strengths and challenges, and the most supportive environments for their growth. I believe that beyond merely suggesting a label, the evaluation process is about getting to know the person in front of me. The developmental profile I construct and the recommendations I provide will reflect my client’s humanity.

The findings from my evaluations have led to educational diagnoses of health impairments like ADHD, emotional impairments such as anxiety and depression, specific learning disabilities such as dyslexia and dyscalculia, autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, intellectual impairment, and communication impairment. I look forward to helping you or your child take the next step toward progress and support."

 

Step-by-Step Process:

  1. Initial Consultation:

    • What happens: You’ll meet with our educational psychologist, Teresa Lacks, LEP, to discuss your concerns and objectives for the assessment.

    • Purpose: This meeting helps us tailor the evaluation to meet your specific needs.

  2. Assessment Sessions:

    • What happens: Teresa conducts various testing sessions with you or your child. These sessions may include cognitive tests, academic assessments, and evaluations of social and emotional behavior.

    • Purpose: To gather comprehensive data on the client’s learning and developmental profile.

  3. Analysis and Report Preparation:

    • What happens: Teresa analyzes the test results to compile a detailed report. This report includes diagnostic information, strengths and weaknesses, and tailored recommendations.

    • Timeline: The report is typically completed within four weeks from the start of the assessment.

  4. Feedback Session:

    • What happens: After the report is prepared, a feedback session is scheduled where Teresa will go over the results and recommendations with you and answer any questions you might have.

    • Purpose: To ensure you understand the findings and feel equipped to use them as effectively as possible moving forward.

What You Should Know:

  • Duration: The entire assessment process, from start to finish, is designed to be completed within 4-6 weeks of the initial testing date.

  • Focus on Comfort: We strive to make the assessment experience as comfortable and stress-free as possible for you or your child.

  • Cost: Costs for assessments are determined on a case-by-case basis, and we encourage interested parties to reach out directly to discuss pricing options and payment details.

Next Steps

Specific questions? Email our Lead Assessment Specialist Teresa Lacks, LEP: Teresa@HopeAveTherapy.com

Contact us today to schedule your initial consultation