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Psychoeducational Assessments
Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE)
You can learn what might be causing you to struggle in school and with academics. A thorough evaluation of intellectual skills, academic functioning, behavioral issues, and mood can help determine if a learning disability or some other issue is preventing from succeeding.
Reach Insight Neuropsychology at (805) 988-6197 or
info@insightneuropsychology.com
Specific assistance includes:
Describing intellectual and academic strengths and weaknesses, as well as social and emotional needs
Helping students and families better understand the effects of learning disabilities, ADHD, brain injury, or illness
Suggestions made in clear, non-technical language about how to receive treatment and accommodations in the school setting
Advocacy services to help you in interacting with the school system when seeking care and services for your child, including attending IEP teams and 504 meetings
Dr. Shanahan is a California licensed psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist who provides assessment, counseling, and school consultation for kids and teens. After earning her Ph.D. from the University of Maryland in 2011, Dr. Shanahan provided school-based therapeutic services at the elementary and secondary levels in communities outside Baltimore. Then, after moving to Southern California in 2017, Dr. Shanahan provided services to children at a variety of Ventura County schools. Dr. Shanahan’s interests include anxiety, dyslexia, ADHD, executive functioning, social skills, special education advocacy, IEP meeting process, multi-tiered systems of support, and collaboration with schools and families.
Dr. Skye Stifel started her career as a special education teacher in Los Angeles. Since earning her doctorate, Dr. Stifel has worked as a school psychologist in preschool through high school programs in Southern California. In addition to her practice, Dr. Stifel has taught in various graduate psychology programs in Southern California.
Dr. Stifel provides assessment, consultation, and advocacy services based upon her unique experience of working with school districts. Dr. Stifel hopes to help school-aged children and young adults as well as their families in achieving academic, emotional and social success via assessment, counseling and advocacy.