Finally Understand Why Your Child Is Struggling

Comprehensive Psychoeducational Evaluations by Licensed Educational Psychologists in Morgan Hill & Campbell

You see your child struggling. Maybe they're falling behind in reading, can't focus on homework, or are melting down over school every morning.

Teachers suggest testing, but you're overwhelmed by the options and confused about what your child actually needs. You want answers, real answers that lead to real solutions, but navigating the assessment process feels impossible when you're already exhausted and worried.

At Mind By Design, we provide comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations that look at the whole child, not just check boxes on a form. Our team of licensed educational psychologists has spent years working within the public education system, so we understand exactly how schools work and what families need to advocate effectively. We don't just give you a label, we give you a clear understanding of how your child learns, why they're struggling, and exactly what steps to take next.

Within two weeks of completing testing, you'll have a detailed report with clinical diagnoses when appropriate, specific accommodations your child needs, and actionable recommendations for interventions and services. Whether you're pursuing an IEP, seeking private therapy, or just trying to understand your child better, our evaluations provide the clarity and confidence you need to move forward. You'll finally have answers, a plan, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing exactly how to help your child thrive.

Our Services

A psychoeducational evaluation is a comprehensive assessment that examines how your child learns, processes information, and functions academically, socially, and emotionally.

Unlike brief school screenings, our evaluations typically span 2-3 days of in-depth testing and include cognitive ability testing (IQ), academic achievement measures, memory and processing assessments, attention and executive function evaluation, and social-emotional screening. We assess for learning disabilities, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, anxiety and mood disorders, and processing deficits that impact learning.

Our licensed educational psychologists are qualified to provide clinical diagnoses, which means your evaluation report can be used to access accommodations at school through an IEP or 504 Plan, qualify for services through insurance or regional centers, support private therapy or tutoring decisions, and guide educational planning at home and school. This is particularly important for families in Morgan Hill and Campbell, where school districts may have limited assessment availability and long waitlists. Our private evaluations move quickly while maintaining the highest professional standards, giving you answers when you need them most.

The evaluation process begins with a comprehensive intake where we discuss your concerns, review your developmental and educational history, and determine which assessments will answer your specific questions. Testing takes place over multiple sessions in our comfortable Campbell or Morgan Hill offices, where we create a supportive environment that helps children perform their best. Our psychologists are skilled at building rapport with children and adolescents, making the testing experience as stress-free as possible. After testing is complete, we analyze results, prepare a detailed written report, and schedule a feedback session where we walk you through findings and recommendations in plain language.

What sets our evaluations apart is the actionable path forward we provide. You won't just receive a diagnosis, you'll get specific strategies for supporting your child at home, clear recommendations for school accommodations and services, referrals to trusted specialists for therapy or intervention, and guidance on navigating the IEP or 504 process if needed. We've worked within Campbell Union School District, Morgan Hill Unified School District, and surrounding districts, so we understand local resources and can connect you with the right support. Our goal isn't just to test your child, it's to empower your family with knowledge, reduce your worry, and create meaningful change in your child's educational experience.

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Key Benefits

Unlike school psychologists who work for the district, our licensed educational psychologists (LEPs) can provide clinical diagnoses for ADHD, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and other conditions that impact learning. This distinction matters tremendously for families in Morgan Hill and Campbell. A clinical diagnosis from an LEP gives you documentation that schools must consider when developing IEPs or 504 Plans, opens doors to private therapy and interventions covered by insurance, qualifies your child for accommodations on standardized tests, including SAT and ACT, and provides clarity that guides every decision you make about your child's education.
Jana Parker, our founder and CEO, is a licensed educational psychologist, board-certified school neuropsychologist, and certified ADHD professional who has evaluated hundreds of children throughout Santa Clara County. Her training goes beyond basic school psychology; she's qualified to conduct school neuropsychological assessments that examine brain-based learning processes in exceptional detail. This level of expertise means you're not just getting surface-level answers. You're getting a deep understanding of your child's neurological and cognitive profile, which leads to more precise recommendations and better outcomes.
Many parents come to us after their school district conducted testing but didn't provide a diagnosis or left them with more questions than answers. School assessments are designed to determine eligibility for special education services, not to provide comprehensive clinical diagnoses. Our evaluations fill this gap. We take the time to assess thoroughly, interpret results within a clinical framework, and provide the diagnostic clarity that empowers you to access every resource your child deserves. For families navigating complex learning differences, this clinical perspective is invaluable.
When your child is struggling, time matters. Every day without answers is another day of frustration, confusion, and missed opportunities for intervention. At Mind By Design, we commit to delivering your complete evaluation report within two weeks of completing testing. This rapid turnaround is nearly unheard of in educational assessment, where families often wait 4-6 weeks or longer for results. We prioritize report writing because we know you can't move forward, whether that means starting therapy, implementing accommodations, or scheduling an IEP meeting, until you have documented findings in hand.
Our reports are thorough, detailed, and written for multiple audiences. You'll receive clear explanations that help you understand your child's learning profile without needing an advanced degree, technical data, and scores that satisfy school psychologists and insurance companies, specific accommodation recommendations tied directly to test findings, actionable intervention strategies you can implement immediately, and referrals to trusted local specialists when additional support is needed. Each report reflects hours of careful analysis and synthesis, ensuring that every recommendation is evidence-based and tailored to your child's unique needs.
This quick turnaround is especially critical for families in Campbell and Morgan Hill facing IEP timelines or school placement decisions. If your district has scheduled an IEP meeting, proposed a placement you're unsure about, or denied services you believe your child needs, our evaluation can provide the independent documentation to support your position. With a two-week turnaround, you can obtain an independent educational evaluation (IEE) and still participate meaningfully in time-sensitive educational decisions. You're not left waiting and wondering, you're empowered to act quickly and advocate effectively.
What truly distinguishes Mind By Design is our team's extensive background working within public school systems. Jana Parker served as a school psychologist for over a decade before becoming a special education administrator from 2018-2022. This insider perspective is invaluable when you're trying to navigate Campbell Union School District, Morgan Hill Unified School District, or any of the surrounding districts. We know how schools think, what data they need to see, how IEP teams make decisions, and what documentation is most persuasive when advocating for services.
This experience shapes everything we do. When we write recommendations, we frame them in language that school teams understand and can implement within existing structures and resources. When we suggest accommodations, we know which ones are realistic to request and how to justify them with assessment data. When we provide consultation around IEPs or 504 Plans, we can anticipate how district personnel will respond and help you prepare accordingly. We're not outsiders criticizing schools; we're experienced educators who understand both sides and can bridge the gap between what your child needs and what the system can provide.
For families feeling intimidated by the special education process or frustrated by previous interactions with their district, this expertise provides tremendous reassurance. You're working with professionals who have sat on both sides of the IEP table, who understand legal requirements and practical realities, and who genuinely want to help schools and families collaborate effectively. We also maintain relationships with local educators, therapists, and specialists throughout Morgan Hill and Campbell, allowing us to make warm referrals and connect you with trusted professionals who can implement our recommendations. You're not just getting an evaluation; you're gaining experienced guides who can help you navigate the entire educational system.

Too often, assessments focus narrowly on academic skills or behavior checklists without examining the underlying reasons a child struggles. At Mind By Design, we take a holistic approach that considers cognitive abilities, academic achievement, processing strengths and weaknesses, attention and executive functioning, social-emotional development, behavioral regulation, sensory processing, and developmental history. This comprehensive perspective reveals how different factors interact to impact your child's learning and helps us develop recommendations that address root causes rather than just surface symptoms.
For example, a child who appears inattentive might actually have a slower processing speed that makes it hard to keep up with instructions, or might have anxiety that prevents them from taking academic risks, or might have a working memory deficit that causes them to lose track of multi-step directions. Without comprehensive testing, these distinctions are invisible, but the interventions for each scenario are dramatically different. Our thorough evaluations identify these underlying factors so recommendations actually work. We're not just checking boxes on an ADHD rating scale; we're understanding the unique combination of strengths and challenges that makes your child who they are.
This whole-child approach is particularly important for neurodivergent children and those with complex learning profiles. Many children in Morgan Hill and Campbell present with multiple, overlapping challenges, perhaps dyslexia and ADHD, or autism and anxiety, or giftedness masking learning disabilities. Our board-certified school neuropsychologist training allows us to disentangle these complex presentations and provide clarity where other assessments have left confusion. Parents consistently tell us that our evaluations were the first time someone truly saw their child completely and helped them make sense of years of confusing, contradictory information. That moment of clarity is transformational.
An evaluation is only valuable if you know what to do next. That's why every Mind By Design assessment includes specific, actionable referrals to local specialists who can implement our recommendations. Over years of practice in Campbell and Morgan Hill, we've built relationships with exceptional speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, educational therapists, literacy specialists, ADHD coaches, counselors, and learning centers throughout Santa Clara County. When we recommend speech therapy for language processing or tutoring for reading intervention, we don't leave you to Google providers; we connect you with professionals we trust.
This network is especially valuable because we can match your child's specific needs with specialists who have the right expertise. Not every reading tutor is trained in Orton-Gillingham methods for dyslexia. Not every therapist specializes in anxiety in gifted children. Not every ADHD coach has experience with executive function challenges in adolescents. We know who does what, who accepts your insurance, who has availability, and who works well with children like yours. This saves you countless hours of research and trial-and-error, getting your child into appropriate services faster.
Additionally, we offer many of these intervention services directly through Mind By Design, including literacy support and intervention using evidence-based approaches for dyslexia, executive function coaching for organization and time management, speech and language therapy, academic boost tutoring, and counseling services. If your evaluation reveals needs we can address in-house, you can seamlessly transition from assessment to intervention with providers who already understand your child's profile. For families in Morgan Hill and Campbell juggling multiple therapies and appointments, this continuity and convenience make a meaningful difference in actually implementing recommendations and seeing progress.
For many families, the primary reason for seeking a psychoeducational evaluation is to obtain or improve special education services through an IEP (Individualized Education Program) or 504 Plan. Our evaluations are specifically designed to provide the documentation schools need while empowering you to advocate effectively. We know exactly what Campbell Union School District and Morgan Hill Unified School District look for in assessment reports, what data is most persuasive when requesting specific services, how to frame recommendations so they align with available programs, and what legal standards apply to eligibility and service provision.
Your evaluation report will include clear statements about eligibility for special education under specific IDEA categories, present levels of performance that justify the need for specialized instruction, measurable baseline data that can inform IEP goal development, and explicit accommodation and modification recommendations with rationale. If you're seeking an IEP for the first time, our report provides the comprehensive data schools need to determine eligibility. If you already have an IEP but feel services are inadequate, our independent educational evaluation (IEE) can document ongoing needs and support your request for additional services.
Beyond the evaluation itself, we offer educational and IEP consulting services to help you prepare for meetings, understand school proposals, and develop strategic plans for advocacy. Jana Parker leads these consultations personally, bringing her experience as both a school psychologist and special education administrator. She can help you understand what questions to ask, what compromises are reasonable, when to push back, and how to maintain a collaborative relationship with your district while ensuring your child's needs are met. For families feeling overwhelmed or adversarial with their school district, this support transforms the IEP process from a source of dread into a productive collaboration focused on your child's success.

Our Service Categories

Comprehensive evaluation for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder includes continuous performance testing, executive function assessment, behavior rating scales from parents and teachers, cognitive testing to rule out other explanations for inattention, and a clinical interview. We provide clinical diagnoses recognized by schools and physicians, recommendations for accommodations and interventions, guidance on whether medication evaluation is appropriate, and strategies for home and school. Our ADHD assessments help families in Morgan Hill and Campbell distinguish true ADHD from anxiety, processing issues, or other conditions that can look similar.
Specialized evaluation for reading disabilities assesses phonological processing, rapid naming, word reading accuracy and fluency, reading comprehension, spelling, and written expression. We identify dyslexia and related learning disabilities, provide evidence-based intervention recommendations including Orton-Gillingham approaches, guide families toward appropriate reading specialists, and support IEP or 504 requests for accommodations. Our literacy expertise ensures that children with dyslexia receive the intensive, structured intervention they need to become confident readers.
Comprehensive autism spectrum evaluation includes standardized diagnostic tools (ADOS-2), developmental history and clinical interview, observation of social communication, cognitive and language assessment, adaptive behavior evaluation, and differential diagnosis to distinguish autism from social anxiety, language disorders, or other conditions. We provide clear diagnostic conclusions, connect families to regional center resources and ABA therapy providers, recommend school-based supports and accommodations, and offer guidance on building social skills. Families throughout Campbell and Morgan Hill trust our sensitive, thorough approach to autism evaluation.
Comprehensive evaluation for specific learning disabilities in reading (dyslexia), writing (dysgraphia), and mathematics (dyscalculia) includes cognitive ability testing, academic achievement testing across all domains, processing assessments (phonological, visual, processing speed), analysis of patterns of strengths and weaknesses, and identification of learning disabilities under IDEA criteria. We provide documentation schools need for IEP eligibility, specific recommendations for specialized instruction, and connections to educational therapists and intervention programs throughout Santa Clara County.
When you disagree with your school district's evaluation or need a second opinion, an independent educational evaluation provides the comprehensive data you need to advocate effectively. Our IEEs meet all legal standards for consideration at IEP meetings, provide documentation to support disagreement with district findings, include all necessary components to address your specific concerns, and can be conducted at district expense if you meet criteria. Jana Parker's experience as a special education administrator gives her unique insight into IEE processes and how to ensure your independent evaluation carries weight with district teams.

Our Process

STEP ONE

Connect With Our Team

Your journey begins with a free consultation call with our Client Relations Specialist. During this conversation, we'll discuss your primary concerns about your child's learning or behavior, review any previous testing or school evaluations you've received, learn about your child's developmental and educational history, and discuss what questions you hope the evaluation will answer. This consultation typically lasts 20-30 minutes and helps us determine whether psychoeducational testing is the right next step or if another service might be more appropriate. There's no pressure or obligation; our goal is simply to understand your situation and provide honest guidance. If we're a good fit, we'll explain our evaluation options, discuss timeline and fees, and schedule your intake appointment.

STEP TWO

Complete Intake & Begin Assessment

Your formal evaluation begins with a comprehensive intake session where you'll meet with the psychologist who will be conducting testing. This 60-90 minute appointment involves a detailed developmental and educational history, review of medical records, previous evaluations, and report cards, discussion of current concerns in specific detail, behavioral observations, and a clinical interview, and collaborative development of assessment questions to guide testing. This intake can often be completed virtually for your convenience. Following intake, we'll schedule 2-3 testing sessions (typically 2-3 hours each) at our Campbell or Morgan Hill office. Testing is scheduled based on your child's age, attention span, and specific needs. Our psychologists are skilled at building rapport and creating a comfortable environment where children perform their best.

STEP THREE

Receive Your Comprehensive Report

Within two weeks of completing testing, you'll receive a detailed written report that includes background information and reason for referral, complete test scores and interpretation, clinical diagnoses when appropriate, detailed analysis of your child's learning profile, specific recommendations for accommodations and interventions, and referrals to local specialists and resources. Reports typically range from 15-25 pages and are written for multiple audiences, clear enough for parents to understand but technical enough to satisfy schools and insurance companies. We provide digital copies and can send reports directly to your school district if requested.

STEP FOUR

Feedback Session & Path Forward

After you've had time to review the written report, we schedule a comprehensive feedback session (typically 60-90 minutes) where we walk through findings together, explain what the results mean in practical terms, answer all your questions, discuss specific next steps and priorities, provide guidance on school meetings or service requests, and offer referrals and resources. This conversation is where evaluation findings become an actionable plan. Parents consistently tell us this session is where everything finally makes sense. Following your feedback session, we remain available for consultation as you implement recommendations, prepare for IEP meetings, or navigate next steps. You're not just receiving an evaluation; you're gaining partners who will support you through the entire process of helping your child thrive.

Our Approach

At Mind By Design, our approach to psychoeducational evaluation is grounded in three core principles: comprehensive assessment, compassionate delivery, and actionable recommendations.

We believe that truly understanding a child requires looking at the whole person, not just academic skills in isolation, but how cognition, processing, executive functioning, social-emotional development, and environmental factors interact to create their unique learning profile. This comprehensive perspective is essential because children are complex, and surface symptoms rarely tell the full story. A child who can't focus might have ADHD, anxiety, slow processing speed, a chaotic home environment, or giftedness leading to boredom. Without a thorough assessment across multiple domains, we risk misdiagnosis and ineffective intervention.

Our evaluation process is informed by current research in educational psychology, neuropsychology, and learning sciences. Jana Parker's training as a board-certified school neuropsychologist means we incorporate understanding of brain-based learning processes into every evaluation. We use gold-standard assessment tools with strong psychometric properties, interpret results within a clinical and developmental framework, consider cultural and linguistic factors that may impact performance, and remain current on evidence-based interventions we can recommend. This scientific rigor ensures that our findings are reliable, our diagnoses are accurate, and our recommendations are grounded in what research tells us actually works.

Equally important is how we deliver this information to families. We understand that pursuing an evaluation is often emotionally overwhelming. You may be grieving the easier path you hoped your child would have, feeling guilty about delays in seeking help, or anxious about what testing will reveal. We approach every family with empathy, recognizing that behind every evaluation is a parent who loves their child deeply and wants the best for them. Our communication is clear, jargon-free, and focused on empowerment rather than deficit. We highlight strengths alongside challenges and frame findings in terms of understanding rather than labeling. You'll never feel judged or talked down to; you'll feel heard, supported, and equipped with knowledge that reduces worry rather than amplifying it.

Finally, we believe an evaluation is only valuable if it leads to meaningful change. That's why every report we write includes specific, actionable recommendations you can implement immediately. We don't just identify problems, we map the path forward. Our recommendations are tailored to your specific situation: your child's age and grade, the resources available in your school district, your family's capacity and priorities, and the local intervention options in Campbell, Morgan Hill, and surrounding communities. We connect you to specific people and programs, explain how to request services through your IEP or 504, and provide strategies you can use at home tonight. This action-oriented approach transforms evaluation from a diagnostic endpoint into a starting point for growth, progress, and hope.

Frequently Asked Questions

Mind By Design was founded in 2020 by Jana Parker, a licensed educational psychologist, board-certified school neuropsychologist, and former special education administrator with over two decades of experience supporting children and families in Santa Clara County. Our team of licensed specialists brings unique expertise from years of working within public schools in Campbell, Morgan Hill, and throughout the South Bay, giving us an invaluable perspective on both clinical assessment and practical educational planning. We provide psychoeducational evaluations, intervention services, and family support with one goal: helping children with unique learning needs thrive.

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Comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations at Mind By Design typically range from $2,500-$4,500, depending on the complexity of the assessment needed and the number of testing sessions required. We provide detailed fee information during your free consultation. We are out-of-network providers for all insurance companies, but we provide a superbill (detailed receipt) that you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. Many PPO plans cover psychological testing when deemed medically necessary. We recommend calling your insurance to ask about out-of-network coverage for psychological testing (CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137). For families in Campbell Union School District or Morgan Hill Unified School District who disagree with their school's evaluation, you may request an independent educational evaluation (IEE) at district expense under specific circumstances. We can discuss whether you qualify during your consultation.
From your initial consultation to receiving your completed report typically takes 3-4 weeks total. Testing itself spans 2-3 sessions scheduled over 1-2 weeks, depending on your child's age and needs and our availability. We then complete report writing and deliver your comprehensive report within 2 weeks of finishing testing. The feedback session is typically scheduled within a few days after you receive the report. This timeline is significantly faster than many practices in Morgan Hill and Campbell, where families often wait 4-8 weeks for results. We prioritize timely turnaround because we know you need answers quickly, especially if you're facing IEP deadlines or school placement decisions.
We provide psychoeducational evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults ages 3-25. Our licensed educational psychologists can diagnose learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, including depression, intellectual disabilities, and other conditions that impact learning and school functioning. We also identify strengths and make recommendations even when a formal diagnosis isn't warranted. Our comprehensive assessments provide clarity regardless of whether your child ultimately meets criteria for a specific diagnosis; you'll understand their learning profile and know how to support them effectively.
School districts conduct evaluations to determine eligibility for special education services under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). Their primary question is, "Does this child qualify for an IEP?" Private psychoeducational evaluations like ours are more comprehensive and clinically focused. We can provide clinical diagnoses that schools cannot, assess across a broader range of domains, spend more time in individualized testing, interpret results within a clinical and developmental framework, and provide recommendations beyond what schools offer. Additionally, as independent evaluators, we work for you, not the district. For families in Morgan Hill and Campbell who feel their school's evaluation was incomplete or who need clinical diagnoses for insurance-covered therapy, a private evaluation provides critical additional information. Your school evaluation and our evaluation can complement each other; we often review district testing and expand upon it.
Preparation is simple: ensure your child gets good sleep the nights before testing sessions, provide a healthy breakfast on testing days, bring any glasses or hearing aids your child uses, and bring snacks and water for breaks. Most importantly, frame testing positively for your child. We recommend saying something like, "You're going to meet with a really nice person who wants to learn about how you think and learn. You'll do some activities like puzzles, answer questions, and read some things. Some things will be easy and some will be harder, and that's exactly how it's supposed to be. This helps us understand how to make school easier and more fun for you." Avoid saying things like "this will tell us if something is wrong with you" or creating anxiety around performance. Our psychologists are skilled at building rapport with children of all ages and creating a comfortable, supportive testing environment. Many children actually enjoy testing because they receive individualized attention and find the activities engaging. If your child has significant test anxiety, please let us know during intake so we can discuss strategies.

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