Pediatric Neuropsychological Evaluation and Therapy in Bellevue, WA
Raising a child is full of questions, and some of them are harder than others. When you find yourself wondering why school feels so difficult for your child, why they seem to struggle in ways their peers do not, or why the answers have been so hard to find, those questions deserve to be taken seriously.
Our pediatric services include comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation and individual therapy for children and adolescents.
For some families, one or the other is the right fit. For others, the two work together as part of a coordinated path toward greater clarity and well-being. Whatever brings you to us, our goal is the same: to help you and your child understand themselves more fully, and to give your family the tools to move forward on a clearer path.
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Neuropsychological Evaluation in Washington for Children and Adolescents
Every child develops differently, and most parents know their child better than anyone. When something feels off, that instinct deserves to be taken seriously.
If you have been wondering whether something is affecting your child's ability to learn, focus, communicate, or keep up with their peers, a neuropsychological evaluation can provide the clarity your family is looking for.
A neuropsychological evaluation is a comprehensive, evidence-based assessment of how your child's brain is functioning.
It goes beyond a standard clinical interview or screening, using validated tools to build a detailed picture of your child's cognitive strengths and challenges across a range of areas, including memory, attention, processing speed, language, executive functioning, and emotional functioning.
For children and adolescents living with or seeking answers about conditions such as ADHD, dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder, or traumatic brain injury, a neuropsychological evaluation can be an essential step toward understanding what is happening and what to do about it.
The result is not just a diagnosis, but a meaningful, personalized understanding of your child's unique profile of cognitive strengths and weaknesses, and what that means for their learning, development, and daily life.
A neuropsychological evaluation may be right for your child if you have concerns about:
Attention, concentration, or hyperactivity
Learning difficulties in reading, writing, or math
Language or communication challenges
Memory or processing speed
Social difficulties or challenges with peer relationships
A possible condition like ADHD or autism spectrum disorder
A possible disability like dyslexia, dyscalculia, or dysgraphia
A known or suspected neurological condition such as traumatic brain injury or a genetic syndrome
Emotional or behavioral concerns that may have a neurological basis
Here’s how our collaborative evaluation process works:
Clinical interview
We start by getting to know you, your history, and what has brought you to seek an assessment now. For children, this includes a thorough conversation with parents about development, history, and current concerns.
Comprehensive testing
Using evidence-based measures, we do comprehensive testing to build a complete picture.
Feedback & next steps
We walk you through the findings in plain language, provide a comprehensive written report, and make sure you leave with clear, actionable next steps tailored to your situation.
Assessments we offer:
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Autism Assessments
For many children, an autism diagnosis has been a long time coming. We provide thorough, nuanced evaluation for autism spectrum disorder across the lifespan.
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ADHD Assessments
ADHD is complex, frequently misunderstood, and looks different in every person. We evaluate for ADHD in children & adolescents, with attention to the full picture.
Neuropsychological Therapy in Washington for Children, Adolescents, and Their Parents
therapy approaches and modalities
Our therapeutic approach is integrative and tailored to the individual.
We draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and other evidence-based approaches. We do not apply a single framework to every child or family. We take the time to understand who your child is, what they are carrying, and what kind of support will actually help them thrive.
Understanding your child more fully is a meaningful first step, but knowledge on its own does not always translate into knowing what to do next.
At Balanced Minds, we believe that the most effective therapeutic work with children and adolescents often begins with their parents. We work with parents to build a clear, practical understanding of their child's unique profile, what works for them and why, and how to translate that understanding into day-to-day parenting strategies that are grounded in how their child's brain actually functions.
From that foundation, we extend our work directly to children and adolescents, offering a space for young people to process, build skills, and develop a stronger sense of who they are, supported by a clinician who genuinely understands the intersection of brain health and emotional well-being in children and adolescents.
Therapy is a great fit for parents who are:
Seeking a better understanding of your child's unique cognitive and emotional profile
Looking for practical, brain-informed strategies to support your child at home and at school
Trying to understand what works for your child and how to build a parenting approach around that
Navigating your own emotional response to your child's diagnosis or developmental differences
Looking for support in advocating effectively for your child at school or in other settings
Raising a twice-exceptional (2e) child and looking for guidance in understanding and supporting their unique profile
Therapy is a great fit for children and adolescents who are:
Seeking support for ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, or a learning disability
A twice-exceptional (2e) child navigating the unique challenges of being both gifted and neurodiverse
Adjusting to a neurological or neurodevelopmental diagnosis
Dealing with low self-esteem or a negative self-image related to learning or developmental differences
Struggling with anxiety, depression, or emotional dysregulation
Experiencing difficulty with social relationships or peer interactions
Navigating significant life transitions
A teenager looking for a space to work through the challenges of adolescence with a trusted, neutral adult
