How Do I Know When It’s Time to Evaluate My Child?
As a parent, you may have concerns about your child's development, behavior, or academic performance. You might wonder whether their struggles are just a phase or if they indicate a deeper issue, such as ADHD, autism, or a learning disability. Early identification is key to ensuring your child gets the right support, but how do you know when it’s time to seek testing?
Signs That Your Child May Need an Evaluation
While every child develops at their own pace, certain signs may indicate the need for a professional assessment:
Signs of ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
Frequent difficulty paying attention, staying on task, or following directions
Hyperactivity—constantly moving, fidgeting, or struggling to sit still
Impulsivity—acting without thinking, interrupting others, or struggling with patience
Trouble organizing tasks, keeping track of belongings, or completing homework
Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Difficulty with social interactions, such as making eye contact or understanding emotions
Delayed speech and language development or unusual speech patterns
Repetitive behaviors (e.g., hand flapping, lining up toys) or intense focus on specific interests
Sensory sensitivities—strong reactions to lights, sounds, textures, or certain foods
Signs of a Learning Disability
Struggling with reading, writing, or math despite effort and practice
Difficulty processing and retaining information
Trouble understanding instructions or expressing thoughts clearly
Avoidance of schoolwork or frequent frustration with learning tasks
If your child is experiencing these challenges and they’re impacting their daily life, school performance, or relationships, an evaluation can provide clarity and a path forward.
The Benefits of Testing
A comprehensive psychological evaluation is more than just a diagnosis—it’s a roadmap to understanding your child’s strengths and challenges. Testing helps:
Identify underlying learning, attention, or social-emotional difficulties
Provide recommendations tailored to your child's unique needs
Qualify your child for school accommodations (such as an IEP or 504 Plan)
Guide interventions, therapies, or executive functioning coaching for skill development
How Path2Growth Can Help
At Path2Growth, we offer comprehensive neurodevelopmental evaluations to assess ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities in children and teens. Our assessments are thorough, culturally competent, and designed to provide clear, actionable recommendations for home, school, and beyond.
Our Testing Process Includes:
✔ Parent and Teacher Interviews – Understanding concerns from multiple perspectives
✔ Cognitive & Academic Testing – Evaluating learning strengths and weaknesses
✔ Executive Functioning & Attention Assessment – Identifying challenges with focus and organization
✔ Social and Emotional Screening – Exploring sensory, behavioral, and emotional regulation skills
Our evaluations help unlock the right support for your child, whether it’s special education services, therapy, or coaching to strengthen executive functioning skills.
Beyond Testing: Coaching for Ongoing Support
After receiving a diagnosis or understanding your child's unique needs, you may wonder: what's next? That’s where our Growth Coaching program comes in. Our coaching services support both children and parents in:
Building executive functioning skills (organization, time management, and routines)
Developing emotional regulation strategies to reduce frustration and meltdowns
Improving social and communication skills in structured ways
Creating routines and structure to foster independence at home and in school
Whether your child has been diagnosed or you’re just beginning to explore testing, our coaching services provide practical, hands-on support to help your family thrive.
Take the First Step Today
If you’ve noticed signs of ADHD, autism, or learning difficulties in your child, early testing can provide the answers and support you need.
📩 Contact us today to learn more about our testing and coaching services—because every child deserves the right support to succeed.
