What is Academic Functioning?

As a parent, do you often wonder why your child’s grades are not reflective of their intelligence? You may even become frustrated when your child is unable to complete their homework despite their best efforts.

Academic success is influenced by various factors, including cognitive abilities, learning styles, attention, memory, and executive functioning skills. Difficulties in any of these areas can impact a student’s ability to learn, retain information, and perform well in school.

Our Approach 

We take a comprehensive approach to assessing academic functioning, recognizing the interconnectedness of cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioral factors. Our licensed psychologists conduct a series of assessments tailored to your specific needs, which may include:

• Clinical Interview: We begin by gathering detailed information about your medical history, developmental milestones, and current impairment.
• Cognitive Testing: We assess cognitive abilities such as verbal and nonverbal reasoning, processing speed, and working memory to identify strengths and weaknesses.
• Academic Achievement Testing: We evaluate proficiency in core academic areas such as reading, writing, math, and language skills to assess current academic performance levels.
• Executive Function Assessment: We examine executive functioning skills such as organization, planning, time management, and problem-solving to identify areas for improvement. We also assess attention and concentration through performance-based assessments and questionnaires.
• Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Functioning Assessment: We utilize validated rating scales completed by you, your family members, and teachers to gather additional information about symptoms and functioning.

Personalized Recommendations + Support

Following the assessment process, your testing clinician will provide you with a comprehensive report outlining the findings and personalized recommendations for intervention and support. Whether you require academic accommodations, tutoring, or targeted interventions, we offer guidance and resources to help you overcome challenges and achieve your academic goals.

Schedule Your Assessment Today

Take the first step towards academic success by scheduling an appointment with Coastal Therapy Group. Contact us to learn more about our services and how we can support you or your child on your journey to academic excellence.