The services offered to Orange County and Los Angeles families

Clear answers, practical guidance, brighter learning

Services I Offer…

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Psychoeducational Assessments
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School Readiness Assessments
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Counseling & Support for Children and Teens
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Private School Admissions and Gifted Testing

Psychoeducational Assessments

My psychoeducational evaluations help identify underlying challenges related to learning, attention, executive functioning, emotional regulation, and academic performance. Whether your child is struggling in school, showing signs of ADHD, dyslexia, autism, anxiety, or learning differences, a comprehensive assessment can provide clear answers and individualized recommendations. At Sunshine Educational Psychology, I provide comprehensive psychoeducational assessments for children, teens, and college students throughout Orange County, including Irvine, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Tustin, Huntington Beach, Laguna Niguel, and surrounding Southern California communities

What Is Included in a Psychoeducational Assessment?

My psychoeducational testing process includes a detailed evaluation of:

  • Cognitive functioning and IQ

  • Academic achievement and learning skills

  • Attention and executive functioning

  • Memory and processing speed

  • Emotional and behavioral functioning

  • Social-emotional development

  • Autism and ADHD screening measures

  • Parent, teacher, and school input

  • Personalized recommendations and accommodations

I use standardized, evidence-based assessment tools to understand your child’s unique strengths and areas of need.

Common Reasons Parents Seek Testing

Parents often seek psychoeducational testing when their child:

  • Struggles with reading, writing, or math

  • Has difficulty focusing or staying organized

  • Shows signs of ADHD or executive functioning challenges

  • Experiences anxiety related to school

  • Is underperforming despite strong intelligence

  • Needs academic accommodations or support

  • May qualify for an IEP or 504 Plan

  • Is being considered for gifted programs

  • Demonstrates uneven academic or developmental skills

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Benefits of a Psychoeducational Evaluation

A comprehensive evaluation provides clarity and direction for families, educators, and treatment providers. Assessments can help:

  • Identify learning disabilities such as dyslexia or dyscalculia

  • Diagnose ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and related concerns

  • Support school accommodations and educational planning

  • Improve confidence and emotional well-being

  • Develop targeted intervention strategies

  • Help students succeed academically and socially

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School Readiness Assessment

Supporting a Smooth Transition Into School

Starting school is a major developmental milestone. A school readiness evaluation provides valuable insight into your child’s learning, social-emotional development, attention skills, and overall readiness for structured classroom environments.

What Is Evaluated in a School Readiness Assessment?

My assessments examine important developmental areas including:

  • Early language and communication skills

  • Pre-academic readiness

  • Fine motor and visual-motor skills

  • Attention and self-regulation

  • Social and emotional development

  • Adaptive functioning and independence

  • Cognitive and developmental milestones

The goal is to identify strengths, support areas of growth, and help families make informed educational decisions.

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Signs Your Child May Benefit From a School Readiness Evaluation

Parents often seek assessments when their child:

  • Has difficulty following directions

  • Struggles with transitions or routines

  • Shows delays in speech or communication

  • Has trouble interacting with peers

  • Demonstrates sensory or emotional regulation concerns

  • Experiences anxiety related to separation or school

  • Appears immature compared to peers

  • Is being considered for delayed kindergarten entry

Benefits of School Readiness Testing

A readiness assessment can help parents:

  • Determine if their child is prepared for school expectations

  • Identify developmental strengths and challenges early

  • Understand social-emotional readiness

  • Develop strategies to support learning at home

  • Make informed decisions about kindergarten timing

  • Support successful transitions into academic environments

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Private School Admissions and Gifted Testing

Helping Students Thrive in Advanced Academic Environment

I help families navigate competitive school admissions processes while gaining a deeper understanding of their child’s intellectual strengths, learning profile, and academic potential.

What Is Included in Gifted and Admissions Testing?

My evaluations may include:

  • Cognitive and intellectual assessment

  • IQ testing

  • Academic achievement testing

  • Executive functioning measures

  • Attention and learning profile analysis

  • Written recommendations and interpretation

Assessments are individualized based on the specific requirements of schools, gifted programs, or family concerns.

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Who Benefits From Gifted Testing?

Gifted and admissions evaluations may benefit students who:

  • Are applying to private or independent schools

  • Are being considered for gifted programs

  • Demonstrate advanced academic abilities

  • Show asynchronous development

  • Need enrichment recommendations

  • Become bored or disengaged in traditional classrooms

  • Display strong verbal reasoning or problem-solving skills

Benefits of Gifted Assessments

Gifted testing can help:

  • Identify intellectual strengths and advanced abilities

  • Support private school admissions applications

  • Inform educational placement decisions

  • Guide enrichment and acceleration planning

  • Improve student engagement and confidence

  • Help parents better understand their child’s learning profile

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Counseling & Support for Children and Teens

Compassionate Support for Emotional, Social, and Academic Challenges

My counseling services support students experiencing emotional, behavioral, social, or school-related difficulties while helping families build resilience, confidence, and healthy coping strategies.

Areas of Support

I provide counseling support for:

  • Anxiety and school stress

  • Emotional regulation challenges

  • Social difficulties and peer relationships

  • Executive functioning and organization

  • Self-esteem and confidence

  • School avoidance

  • ADHD-related challenges

  • Adjustment difficulties

  • Academic stress and burnout

  • Behavioral concerns

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My Approach

I take a collaborative, strengths-based approach that supports the emotional and developmental needs of each child and teen. Counseling sessions are individualized and may incorporate:

  • Cognitive-behavioral strategies

  • Emotional regulation support

  • Parent consultation and collaboration

  • Executive functioning coaching

  • Social-emotional skill development

  • School-based support recommendations

Benefits of Counseling for Children and Teens

Counseling can help students:

  • Develop healthy coping skills

  • Improve emotional regulation

  • Build confidence and resilience

  • Strengthen peer relationships

  • Reduce school-related anxiety

  • Improve executive functioning skills

  • Navigate developmental transitions successfully

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