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Understanding your needs
Comprehensive child psychological testing to understand attention, development, learning and cognitive abilities. We clarify the questions behind the referral and explain findings with practical recommendations for your child’s next steps.
We're here to help you find the right support.
When a child struggles with attention, learning, development or behavior, families may need more clarity before choosing support. Therapy SoCal provides psychological assessment tailored to the questions you want answered. We consider history, current functioning and strengths alongside standardized measures.
Child psychological testing may address ADHD, autism, learning differences or cognitive abilities. The evaluation plan depends on the referral concerns rather than assuming every child needs the same tests. Findings and recommendations are explained through feedback and a written report. If treatment is the next step, explore therapy for children and teens to understand the related services.
An ADHD evaluation considers attention, behavior, executive functioning and how concerns appear in daily life. Information may come from interviews, rating scales, records and testing selected for the referral question. Explore ADHD testing for children for more detail about that assessment rather than assuming attention difficulties establish a diagnosis.
An autism assessment considers developmental history, communication, social interaction, behavior and related needs. The clinician selects appropriate measures and gathers information about the child’s experience across settings. Learn about autism assessment for children. The evaluation does not presume an outcome before the evidence is reviewed.
Learning disability testing examines patterns of academic strengths and difficulty, with cognitive and achievement measures selected as appropriate. It may help clarify concerns involving reading, writing or mathematics. Explore learning disability assessment for the specific service. Recommendations depend on findings, not simply on the presence of school struggles.
IQ testing for children can help answer questions about cognitive abilities, strengths and learning needs, including giftedness concerns. Scores are interpreted in the context of the child’s broader history and functioning. Our IQ assessment page explains that service and the questions it may help address.
When concerns overlap, the clinician brings together history, observations and assessment findings to develop a clearer picture. Recommendations may include therapy, educational support, school planning or medical consultation. Educational and executive function services and ADHD therapy are separate services that may be discussed when they fit the results.
Step 1
Begin with a free 15-minute phone consultation to explain the child’s age, main concerns and the questions you want answered. We discuss whether an assessment may be suitable and clarify the next scheduling step, service scope and expected fees.
Step 2
The assessment clinician gathers developmental, educational and clinical history. You may be asked to provide previous reports and complete questionnaires. With appropriate permission, information from teachers or other providers may help understand how concerns appear across settings.
Step 3
Testing is selected to address the referral questions and the child’s needs. It may involve standardized measures, interviews and observations. The clinician explains the appointment plan and preparation rather than assuming a fixed test battery or identical timeline for every child.
Step 4
Clients and parents are invited to start with a free 20-minute consultation. During this time, you can share your concerns and needs while learning about the services offered at Therapy SoCal. We will work with you to identify and match you with the therapist best suited to your unique situation. If our services are not the right fit, we will gladly provide referrals to connect you with an appropriate provider.
Step 5
Recommendations may relate to treatment, learning support, further consultation or school planning. We discuss useful next steps and appropriate referrals. An assessment report can inform these conversations, while schools and other organizations make their own eligibility or accommodation decisions.
Contact the assessment team or complete the Schedule My Assessment form below. Review locations and assessment fees and ask about the expected appointments, report and feedback process.
Describe the questions you want answered and the difficulties you are noticing. You do not need to choose the test battery yourself. The clinician discusses the referral concerns and recommends an evaluation plan that may address attention, development, learning or cognitive abilities.
A diagnosis is given only when supported by the assessment findings and clinical interpretation. The evaluation may also clarify strengths and support needs even when a particular diagnosis is not established. Findings are explained during feedback rather than promised in advance.
The timeline varies with the referral questions, appointments needed, records and complexity of the evaluation. Ask the assessment team about expected testing dates, report preparation and feedback. Availability for therapy does not establish immediate assessment appointments or a particular report turnaround.
The evaluation includes feedback and a written report with findings and recommendations. These may address treatment, learning support or further consultation. Ask the clinician about the report’s intended use and any specific questions or documentation needs before testing begins.
Findings may help families and schools understand a child’s learning and support needs. School teams make their own decisions about eligibility and accommodations. Discuss any school-related purpose with the assessment clinician before scheduling so the referral questions are clear.
Therapy SoCal is private pay and out of network, with no direct insurance billing. Reimbursement depends on your plan and the service. Review fees and insurance information and confirm benefits with your insurer before scheduling; reimbursement is not guaranteed.
Dr. Melissa Jinariu, Licensed Psychologist and Associates
Mon-Fri: 08AM-08PM
Saturday: Appointments may be available upon request.
27201 Tourney Road, Suite 201, Valencia, CA 91355 AND 216 N. Glendora Ave, Suite 203, Glendora, CA 91741
(661)-904-0088
dr.melissaJinariu@gmail.com
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