You See the Struggle. Let's Understand What's Behind It.
You may see your child working hard, but still struggling with reading, writing, math, attention, organization, or emotional regulation. An evaluation can help uncover the underlying factors contributing to these challenges and provide a clearer understanding of how your child learns, thinks, and processes information.
Difficulty with reading, writing, or math
Trouble staying focused or completing tasks
Difficulty remembering or following directions
Challenges with organization, planning, or time management
A gap between what your child knows and what they can show
Frustration, avoidance, or anxiety around schoolwork
Difficulty managing emotions or navigating social situations
Inconsistent performance from day to day
Strengths that don't seem to match their academic performance
You've asked the questions. You've sought support. But something still doesn't add up.
Get Answers and a Clear Plan
An evaluation shouldn't leave you with a stack of test scores and more questions.
My goal is to connect the pieces—to help you understand how your child's strengths and challenges fit together and what that means for everyday life.
You'll receive a comprehensive, strength-based evaluation with recommendations that are practical, individualized, and designed to help you move forward.
A comprehensive, individualized evaluation report
A clear understanding of strengths and areas of need
An explanation of what may be contributing to current challenges
Practical, personalized recommendations for school and home
Strategies, accommodations, and supports tailored to your needs
A results and recommendations meeting to review the findings together
Clear next steps so you know what to do moving forward
There’s More to Your Child’s Story
Throughout my career as a school psychologist, I have worked with hundreds of students and families who were searching for answers. I have seen the relief that comes when a child's struggles finally begin to make sense—and the frustration that comes when families leave with more questions than answers.
Too often, the focus can become what a student can't do, rather than understanding the whole picture: how they learn, where their strengths lie, what is making things harder, and what support will actually help.
I became a Licensed Educational Psychologist because I wanted to create space for a different kind of evaluation—one that is thorough, individualized, and centered around the questions that matter most to your family. My goal is to help you understand not only what is happening, but why, and most importantly, what comes next.
Madeline Haywood
LEP #4865, ABSNP #13383
Diplomate in School Neuropsychology
Licensed Educational Psychologist
Masters of Science in School Psychology
Credentialed School Psychologist
A Process Focused on What Matters Most
Start with a Conversation
We'll discuss your concerns, questions, and what you're hoping to understand.
Receive a Comprehensive Evaluation
Assessment is tailored to your individual needs and may include testing, interviews, observations, and questionnaires.
Understand the Results &
Know What to do Next.
We'll review the findings together and connect the results to everyday learning and functioning. You'll receive practical recommendations for school, home, and other settings.
Let's talk
info@SDedpsych.com
(619) 786-1089
