ADHD, Autism, & Dyslexia Testing and Support for Kids, Teens & Adults in Modesto, Turlock & Merced

Expert Educational Psychology Services Rooted in Insight & Experience

Ways Branching Brains Can Help You

Each service is designed to help you move from uncertainty to understanding, with clear explanations, practical recommendations, and genuine support every step of the way.

If you’re unsure where to start, contact me for a conversation. Together, we’ll clarify what your child needs and find the best next step forward.

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Psychoeducational Evaluations

A comprehensive look at how your child learns, processes information, and manages emotions. This type of evaluation helps uncover what’s getting in the way of progress—academically, socially, or emotionally—and provides clear guidance for next steps.

Through in-depth testing, observations, and interviews, I develop a complete picture of your child’s learning profile. Whether you’re wondering about a learning disability, ADHD, autism, anxiety, or something else entirely, the goal is to identify what’s truly going on beneath the surface.

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You’ll walk away with:
A clear picture of how your child learns and processes information
Practical recommendations you can actually use at home and school
Confidence to make informed decisions about your child’s education
The goal is to identify how your child learns best so you can support them with confidence.
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Designed to help learners show what they truly know.

College Accommodations Evaluations

When you’re starting college or taking a high-stakes test, you want to be able to perform to your best abilities.

These evaluations can:
Identify attention, processing, or learning differences affecting performance
Document accomodations eligibility for SAT, ACT, GRE, or other important tests
Provide evidence-based recommendations aligned with testing agency standards
Offer practical strategies for test-day success

IQ Testing

IQ testing helps you gain a clear understanding of your child’s learning profile, including how they think, reason, and problem-solve. Results are reviewed in clear, practical terms with takeaways that highlight both strengths and areas for growth.

You will receive a detailed summary and any documentation needed for school or program application purposes.
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Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)

If you disagree with you’re child’s school evaluation or suspect that it’s not telling the whole picture, an IEE can be the next best step.

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This objective, in-depth perspective can help uncover what your child is experiencing and the exact strategies that will support their academic success.

An IEE includes:
Review of school records and prior testing
Comprehensive, independent assessment of learning, attention, or emotional factors
Detailed insights to support IEP and 504 planning
IEEs help families advocate effectively and ensure their child’s unique learning needs are fully understood.
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Grounded in a neuroaffirming, strengths-based approach, counseling helps children & teens better understand themselves and build confidence in their daily lives.

Individual Counseling

Counseling provides a safe, nurturing space for children and teens to build emotional awareness and coping skills. Counseling sessions are tailored to meet each child’s individual needs and personality.

Areas of focus may include:
Emotional regulation and stress management
Building self-esteem and resilience
Managing anxiety or school-related worries
Navigating friendships and peer interactions

Neurodivergent
Coaching

Coaching for children, teens, and adults who think, learn, and process the world in unique ways. This includes those with ADHD, autism, and learning differences.

Together, we can build practical skills related to:
Executive functioning: planning, organization, time management
Self-advocacy and communication skills
Relationships: building and maintaining friendships or dating relationships
Support for workplace challenges
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This is a collaborative process that celebrates each person’s unique way of thinking and learning, while building self-awareness, confidence, and skills for success in every day life.

Small-Group Skill-Building Programs

Small group sessions help children and teens build essential social–emotional and life skills through a blend of structured lessons, developmentally appropriate activities, and collaborative experiences.

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Groups focus on:
Social communication and friendship-building
Emotional regulation and coping strategies
Organization and problem-solving skills
Confidence, connection, and self-advocacy
Programs are interactive, strength-based, and create a welcoming space where everyone feels included.
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Every Child Deserves to Be Supported

When your child is struggling, finding answers can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone.

You don't have to know what the next best step is. Simply reach out and I'll help guide you. Together, we’ll uncover what’s really going on, celebrate your child’s strengths, and create a plan for growth.

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I’m here to support you every step of the way.

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