Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Educational Psychologist in Norwalk, CA
Founded in 2014, Raising Hands is a private practice dedicated to empowering children through comprehensive psycho-educational assessments and tailored interventions. Our team, led by a licensed Educational Psychologist with over a decade of experience in school psychology, specializes in diagnosing learning challenges, behavioral issues, and developmental disorders. We serve diverse populations, including children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and learning disabilities, offering services in English, Vietnamese, and Chinese. Our approach combines cognitive, academic, and social-emotional evaluations to create individualized learning plans that address each child's unique needs.With a background in public and private school settings, we collaborate closely with educators and families to implement effective strategies for academic success. Our mission emphasizes early intervention, personalized guidance, and fostering self-confidence in students facing educational hurdles. We adhere to strict professional standards, ensuring ethical practices and evidence-based methodologies in all assessments and consultations.
Services
Psycho-Educational Assessments
Functional Behavior Assessments
Snapshot Assessments
Giftedness Assessments
IEE Evaluations
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of experience in school psychology and private practice.
- Our team provides multilingual services in English, Vietnamese, and Chinese.
- We conduct comprehensive evaluations for Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and more.
- Our interventions are tailored to individual cognitive, academic, and social-emotional needs.
- We collaborate with educators to implement effective, evidence-based strategies.
Services
Psycho-Educational Assessment
This comprehensive assessment evaluates cognitive abilities, academic achievement, and social-emotional functioning to identify learning challenges. It includes cognitive testing, academic skill analysis, and behavioral observations. Designed for children with suspected disabilities, it provides data-driven recommendations for individualized education plans.
Functional Behavior Assessment
This assessment identifies the causes of challenging behaviors and develops targeted intervention strategies. It involves direct observations, interviews, and data collection to create behavior intervention plans. Essential for addressing Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and emotional disturbances in educational settings.
Snapshot Assessment
A streamlined evaluation focusing on cognitive functioning and academic performance. This service identifies learning strengths and weaknesses through targeted testing. Ideal for initial screenings to determine if more comprehensive assessments are needed for learning disorders.
Giftedness Assessment
This assessment measures cognitive abilities to identify giftedness through standardized intelligence testing. It evaluates verbal reasoning, nonverbal problem-solving, processing speed, and memory skills. Provides insights for developing advanced learning programs tailored to gifted students' needs.
Independent Educational Evaluation
Comprehensive evaluations requested by parents or attorneys when disputing school district assessments. Includes extensive record reviews, multiple observations, and participation in IEP meetings. Provides impartial data for special education eligibility and service determinations.
People
Robert John Meehan
Licensed Educational Psychologist
With a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology and 10+ years of experience in public schools, Robert specializes in assessing and intervening for children with Autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. He founded Raising Hands in 2014 to provide personalized solutions for educational challenges.
Questions
What types of assessments do you offer?
We provide Psycho-Educational Assessments, Functional Behavior Assessments, Snapshot Assessments, Giftedness Assessments, and Independent Educational Evaluations tailored to individual needs.
How long does a psycho-educational assessment take?
Comprehensive assessments typically require 15-25 hours of evaluation time, with results provided in a detailed report and follow-up consultation.
Do you accept insurance or offer payment plans?
We accept cash or check payments. Flexible payment plans are available and can be discussed during your initial consultation.
Can you evaluate adults for learning disabilities?
Yes, our services extend to students aged 3-20+, including adults seeking evaluations for learning or cognitive challenges.
What languages are your services available in?
We offer assessments and consultations in English, Vietnamese, and Chinese to accommodate diverse families.
