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We believe that every child deserves access to a supportive, individualized education. Our comprehensive range of specialized services is designed to empower parents with the advocacy, knowledge, and tools needed to secure critical accommodations and support.
PECNA's clinicians each have Psy.D. or Ph.D. credentials. Our clinicians are experts in assessing and addressing a variety of cognitive, learning, and behavioral challenges, including autism, learning disabilities, and ADHD.
PECNA offers secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth services in all 50 states, allowing clients to participate from wherever they are located. Next-day appointments are available 7 days a week in all time zones.
PECNA is committed to making our services accessible to everyone. We offer flexible payment options including sliding scale fees and an 18-month, $0 interest payment plan to reduce financial barriers for families already under stress.
We understand that identifying learning disabilities requires a careful and individualized approach. Our evaluations incorporate evidence-based tools and thorough assessments to ensure precision and provide actionable insights for tailored support and academic success.
Our licensed mental health professionals excel in cultural competency that is catered to diverse backgrounds. We also provide multi-lingual services in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, German, Thai, and Farsi.
Our detailed learning disability assessment reports provide individuals, families, and professionals with a clear understanding of learning challenges, empowering informed decisions for effective support, intervention, and academic or workplace accommodations.
Are you finding it hard to keep up academically or professionally, despite your efforts? Have you always felt that certain challenges with reading, writing, or math were holding you back but couldn’t pinpoint why? Maybe you’ve been told you’re just not trying hard enough, leaving you frustrated and misunderstood.
Whether you’re a student struggling to meet academic expectations or an adult navigating workplace demands, you may suspect that a learning disability is at the root of your challenges. Or perhaps you’ve long suspected a learning difference and are now seeking clarity and a path forward.
Living with an undiagnosed learning disability can lead to feelings of frustration, self-doubt, and exhaustion. But you don’t have to face this alone.
Common signs of a learning disability include persistent challenges with reading, writing, math, following instructions, staying focused, organizing tasks, or remembering information. These difficulties can lead to struggles in school, the workplace, or daily activities, often causing frustration and decreased confidence.
If these challenges continue to interfere with academic performance or everyday functioning, a comprehensive assessment can help identify underlying issues and provide the insights needed for effective support and accommodations.
A diagnosis of a learning disability is made through a comprehensive evaluation that includes standardized testing, interviews, family history, school reports, and observations. To be diagnosed with a learning disability, an individual must meet four criteria:
Learning disabilities often appear as challenges in one or more academic areas, such as reading, writing, or math.
A learning disability may cause a child’s academic performance to be significantly below what is expected for their age.
These challenges typically emerge in early school years, as academic tasks become more demanding.
Learning disabilities are diagnosed when academic struggles aren’t caused by factors like vision, hearing, or intellectual disabilities.
According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a specific learning disability means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, that may manifest itself in the imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or do mathematical calculations.
A specific learning disability does not include learning problems that are primarily the result of visual, hearing, or motor disabilities, intellectual disability, emotional disturbance, or environmental, cultural, or economic disadvantage.
For anyone to exhibit a specific learning disability, one of two things must happen:
The person must exhibit an academic deficit that can be linked to a processing deficit in one of the areas assessed. For example, low reading comprehension skills can be linked to weak verbal abilities.
A learning disability may be present when there’s a noticeable gap between a person's overall cognitive ability and their performance in certain academic areas.
We are dedicated to providing specialized and compassionate care in psychological evaluations.
A learning disability is diagnosed through a comprehensive evaluation, which includes cognitive testing, academic assessments, and behavioral observations. This helps identify areas where processing difficulties impact academic performance.
Yes, learning disability evaluations can be conducted through telehealth. We use a combination of virtual cognitive tests, academic assessments, and consultations to provide an accurate diagnosis from the comfort of your home.
Following a diagnosis, a detailed report is provided with personalized recommendations. This may include accommodations for school or work, strategies for overcoming challenges, and ongoing support to help individuals reach their full potential.
Common learning disabilities include:
These learning disabilities can impact academic performance and daily activities, but with proper support, individuals can develop strategies to overcome challenges.
We do not accept insurance. However, we provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Additionally, we offer 12-24 month interest-free payment plans through CareCredit to make our services more accessible and manageable. This ensures you have flexible options to cover the cost of evaluations.
No, you do not need a referral from a doctor or teacher to schedule a learning disability assessment. You can contact us directly to arrange an evaluation if you or your child are experiencing academic challenges or suspect a learning disability. Our team will guide you through the process.
Don’t wait to access the accommodations and benefits that can improve your daily life. Schedule your autism diagnostic evaluation and begin the journey to understanding yourself and unlocking potential government support.
