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Esperanza Education Advocacy Services
Advocating for Students and Families Everywhere
Have a particular academic or behavioral concern about your child? Uncertain about the next steps to help support them? Sometimes, seeking help from a certified expert is the best way to put things into perspective. As a committed, professional School Psychologist based in Chicago, I can help you and your family navigate these school and home-based challenges with attention and care. I offer psychoeducational evaluations to provide a comprehensive assessment of a student's personal strengths, challenges, and needs.
“Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength”
Sigmund Freud
Services I Offer
Personalized Evaluations and Guidance
Psychoeducational Assessment
A Snapshot of Skills and Abilities
A psychoeducational assessment can sound daunting. Typically, the evaluation consists of assessing cognitive abilities, IQ, and academic performance. However, these can also include an assessment of executive functioning abilities, emotional, and behavioral processes, as well as personal traits and social patterns. Information is obtained from various sources, such as observations, interviews, current and past medical records, school records, and previous psychophysiological evaluations.
Bilingual Psychoeducational Assessment
Standardized Spanish Assessment Tools
Many bilingual students are assessed in English only. At Esperanza, testing can be done in Spanish with standardized tools that include data and evidence to support their integrity. If your child can speak both English and Spanish, it's important to assess proficiency in order to present an accurate representation of their abilities. It is important to make assessments accessible to families that speak English and Spanish.
School Consultation Session
How These Problems Manifest and Next Steps
In my consultation sessions, we’ll work to solve current problems and improve positive thinking and behavior. I will help you “re-frame” your reactions and provide you with valuable tools to cope with obstacles at school and at home. I’m confident you’ll find my personalized School Consultation Session beneficial and inspirational. Get in touch to book an appointment.
What To Expect During Testing
Testing is not a fast process. Depending on the needs of your child, the timeline of your psychological assessment may vary. Typically, the assessment is spread out over multiple sessions that work with your schedule. Contact me to find a suitable time during business hours.
