When concerns arise early in the school year, “wait and see” does not always need to be the default. Looking closer, and sooner, is often the most supportive and effective path forward.

Kids who are struggling, bored, frustrated, or even doing “fine” can all benefit from IQ testing. Sometimes bright kids or good students struggle in ways that are easy to miss. A cognitive profile that is interpreted well can offer insights that are otherwise unattainable. Results from dyslexia, autism, and ADHD evaluations that do not include IQ testing are incomplete, often result in the wrong diagnosis, and too often lead families on a wild goose chase.

Twice exceptional (2e) learners have strengths and struggles that exist side by side—and often mask each other. This can be confusing—and often frustrating—for parents and teachers.

A neurdevelopmental evaluation is much more than a single test. It is a careful, in-depth process that gathers information from many sources to answer an important question: Why is my child the way they are?

Educational therapy is more than tutoring and more than therapy. It blends learning support with emotional support.

This article is for parents in western Colorado who are wondering whether a neurodevelopmental evaluation might be the missing piece.

You have the right to request an IEE if you disagree with the school’s evaluation. You do not need to prove your child has a disability to ask.