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Finding Answers for Your Child
How Testing Can Help You
Dr. Jennifer Thorpe is a licensed psychologist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of learning differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, anxiety, and mood problems in children and teens. She conducts in-depth psychoeducational evaluations to identify the unique cognitive strengths and challenges of your child or teen. Assessments are designed to provide a clear roadmap for parents and educators.
Understanding how your child learns best helps them succeed in the classroom. I am here to give you the answers you need for the next steps at home and school to help them thrive.
Our Services
5 hr
2,800 US dollars
5 hr
2,800 US dollars
1 hr
350 US dollars
Twenty years of dedicated clinical expertise and advanced developmental diagnostics.
Meet the Lead Psychologist
Dr. Jennifer Thorpe has over 20 years in private practice and has cultivated a specialized focus on developmental diagnostics, helping families uncover the nuances of their child’s cognitive and emotional profile.
She focuses on decoding complex learning profiles to provide clarity to families. By conducting thorough evaluations, Dr. Thorpe creates tailored roadmaps for academic accommodations and clinical interventions. Her background is rooted in evidence-based developmental diagnostics and a partnership-driven model, ensuring that both families and schools are equipped with the insights needed to foster a child's growth and self-assurance while navigating their unique educational path.
Recognizing that every child is unique, she avoids one-size-fits-all solutions. Dr. Thorpe emphasizes strong diagnostic precision to create individualized roadmaps that empower parents and educators. This warm, professional partnership ensures that evaluations translate directly into meaningful support for your child's long-term growth and self-assurance.
"Dyslexia is an opportunity and a possibility to learn differently. You have magical brains, they just process differently. "
- Princess Beatrice
[Dyslexia ] is more common than you can imagine. You are not alone ... you can dart between raindrops to get where you want to go, and it will not hold you back.
- Stephen Spielberg
Challenges supported
Navigating childhood challenges is easier with the right clinical insight. We partner with families to address a wide range of developmental and emotional concerns through specialized assessment.
Learning Disabilities & Literacy
Identifying dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia to help children overcome academic hurdles and build confidence in their innate abilities.
ADHD & Executive Functioning
Evaluating focus, organization, and self-regulation to provide clear strategies for school and home management.
Anxiety & Mood Concerns
Understanding the emotional drivers behind behavioral changes, from generalized worry to specific mood dysregulation.
School Avoidance & Performance
Diving into the root causes of academic refusal or decline to re-engage your child with their educational experience.
Related Developmental Challenges
Addressing social communication difficulties, processing speed delays, and other neurodivergent traits that impact daily life.
The Testing Process
I aim to make the evaluation experience as smooth and reassuring as possible for your family. Understanding each step helps ensure you feel prepared and supported throughout the journey.
Step 01
Morning Evaluation Sessions
In-person testing is conducted over two separate mornings, lasting approximately 2.5 hours each. Dr. Thorpe schedules these sessions early in the day when children’s minds are most well-rested, ensuring the most reliable and accurate results.
Step 02
Holistic Data Collection
A child's world extends beyond the office. We collect detailed information from parents and teachers—the people who know the child best—to gain a comprehensive understanding of their performance and behavior across environments.
Step 03
Scoring & Documentation
Once in-person testing is finished, Dr. Thorpe carefully completes the scoring and analysis. A formal, detailed written report is drafted to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for your child’s educational path.
Step 04
Feedback & Strategy
Finally, we schedule a feedback session to review the results together. This conversation ensures that parents fully understand the findings and can begin implementing the recommended strategies to support their child’s growth.
If you’re wondering whether testing is right for your child, I'm here to talk.