Pediatric Care
Learning Differences, Academic Challenges & Disabilities
Every child learns differently. When learning challenges begin to affect academic progress, confidence, or school relationships, children and families may feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn.
Our practice provides evidence-based assessments and therapy for children and adolescents with learning differences and academic challenges. We help families understand their child’s needs, collaborate effectively with schools, and build skills that support success in and out of the classroom.
For families seeking deeper insight, psychoeducational assessments offer an in-depth understanding of learning strengths and challenges and can guide personalized recommendations.
Support for Children and Adolescents With Learning Challenges or Disabilities
We provide evidence-based assessment and treatment for children and adolescents ages 7 - 17 experiencing learning differences, academic difficulties, or disabilities that affect school performance, confidence, or daily functioning.
We work closely with families, schools, and educators to understand each child’s learning profile and to provide guidance and strategies that support consistency across learning environments.
Parents often seek care when they notice their child:
- Struggles with reading, writing, math, or completing schoolwork
- Feels frustrated, discouraged, or anxious about school
- Has difficulty keeping up with academic expectations despite their efforts
- Experiences social or peer challenges related to learning differences
Support can be helpful whether learning concerns have been present for some time, are newly identified, or have become more noticeable as academic demands increase.
Signs & Symptoms of Learning and Academic Challenges
Learning challenges can affect academic performance, emotional well-being, and peer relationships, especially in school settings.
Academic Skill Difficulties
Struggles with reading, writing, math, or retaining information.
Difficulty Keeping Up With Schoolwork
Homework and classroom tasks feel overwhelming or take excessive time.
Low Academic Confidence
Frustration, self-doubt, or negative feelings about school abilities.
Attention or Organization Challenges
Difficulty focusing, managing assignments, or following directions.
School Avoidance or Anxiety
Resistance to school or increased stress around academic demands.
Social Skill Challenges
Difficulty working in groups or navigating classroom interactions.
Peer Relationship Struggles
Isolation or difficulty forming friendships due to learning challenges.
Emotional Responses to Academic Stress
Irritability, sadness, or shutting down when academic pressure increases.
Expert Psychological Care Designed Around Your Child
Evidence-based psychotherapy is tailored to your child and may include:
Strategies to strengthen learning skills, organization, and academic confidence
Support for emotional regulation and coping with academic stress
Skill-building to improve social interaction, collaboration, and peer relationships
Guidance for parents and caregivers to reinforce learning strategies at home
Care includes collaboration with schools, teachers, tutors, and other professionals to support consistency. Our goal is to help children build confidence, strengthen learning and social skills, and feel supported at school and beyond.
Our Process & Support
Initial Consultation
A supportive conversation where parents and children share concerns and goals to establish trust and help guide treatment decisions.
Treatment Planning & Assessment
Your clinician develops a collaborative plan and discusses whether a formal assessment may help guide learning support or school accommodations.
Treatment & Ongoing Support
Care focuses on strengthening academic skills, emotional resilience, and social confidence over time, with collaboration across home and school learning environments.