This puzzling pattern confuses parents, frustrates teachers, and leaves kids feeling like they're somehow both gifted and incapable at the same time. Understanding why this happens is the first step toward getting your child the right support.

If you're asking whether it's too late to get tested for ADHD as an adult, the answer is: absolutely not. In fact, more adults than ever are seeking evaluations—often finding clarity that reshapes everything from work habits to self-confidence.

If your child constantly loses homework, struggles to start tasks, or seems unable to manage time despite repeated reminders, you might be witnessing more than typical childhood forgetfulness. These behaviors could signal executive function challenges—a complex set of cognitive skills that go far beyond simple disorganization.

When your child struggles in school or shows developmental concerns, professionals may recommend either an educational evaluation or a neuropsychological evaluation.

Understanding these differences helps you choose the right evaluation for your child's specific needs—and ensures you get the comprehensive information necessary to support your child effectively.

Intelligence testing, commonly known as IQ testing, can be a powerful diagnostic tool that reveals critical information about how your child thinks, learns, and processes information. But how do you know if your child actually needs this type of assessment?

Here are ten signs that IQ testing might help your child—and your family—move forward with clarity and appropriate support.

If your teenager has ADHD, you've likely noticed they also struggle with anxiety. You're not imagining things—there's a powerful connection between ADHD and anxiety in teenagers, and understanding this link can transform how you support your teen.

Building confidence isn't about making challenges disappear—it's about helping children understand their strengths, advocate for their needs, and believe in the abilities that make them who they are.

When children learn to see themselves clearly—challenges and strengths together—they develop something more valuable than perfect grades: they develop self-trust. And that confidence will serve them far beyond the classroom.

Twice-exceptional kids often puzzle parents and teachers. They can appear advanced in some areas while struggling significantly in others

Understanding 2e profiles can be transformative — helping families identify strengths, support challenges, and finally understand why bright kids can still struggle.

As children grow, their brains, behaviors, and learning needs evolve. A neuropsychological evaluation provides a detailed snapshot of how your child thinks, learns, and processes information—but that snapshot ages. Over time, strengths develop, challenges shift, and new patterns emerge. Updated testing ensures your child receives the right support at the right time.

As a clinician who evaluates for ADHD as a major component of my practice, a common question I’m asked by parents is whether screen time ‘causes’ ADHD in children. This is a multi-layered question that I address in this blog which can give clarity to families.

There is ongoing debate about whether Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a recognized medical condition. As such, these professionals often refer to “sensory symptoms” instead of labeling it a separate disorder. Read this blog to learn more about the connection between SPD and Autism.

When ADHD medication is recommended, parents often experience a range of emotions. Some feel relief, grateful that their concerns are validated and eager to move forward with treatment. For others, however, like those quoted above, there can be a great deal of hesitation or fear.

It’s never too late to seek a diagnosis or treatment for ADHD and  any other related mental health condition. Effective treatment can make daily life easier and more manageable. For adults with ADHD, treatment may include medication, psychotherapy, better sleep habits, organizational training, or a combination of these approaches.

ADHD is diagnosed differently in adults. Adults with ADHD often have a history of poor or arduous academic performance, work problems, and strained relationships. They may find it challenging to stay organized, stick to a job, keep appointments, perform daily tasks, or complete large projects.

We all have had the experience of reading something but not processing it. We may have read every word but not taken any of it in. Why does this happen? Because we are not fully focused. For adults, this can be a passing annoyance. For a student, however, this can be far more consequential, bringing down grades and their self-esteem along with it.

As a diagnostician of problems with learning and emotions for over 20 years, perhaps the most common concern I hear from parents is that their child is having difficulty concentrating in school. This may have been going on for years, and the parents feel increasingly helpless and overwhelmed.

Many of the students I work with have attention challenges. Some have suspected autism. Some have both. For many parents, this differentiation can be confusing.

Autism is one of the more challenging diagnoses for clinicians in all fields, including among my own psychologist colleagues, including pediatricians, teachers and psychiatrists! 

I liken a child’s IQ score to that of a motor, or engine, that powers the car. We need the motor to be healthy, running smoothly, and producing sufficient horsepower. With that said…. we need to inspect the rest of the car too!

Bright students often have become increasingly frustrated with school as the demands have ramped up. I call this “hitting the invisible wall,” and it takes an emotional toll.