Remote assessment
Remote Psychoeducational Assessment
The same strength-based assessment I conduct in person, adapted for secure online administration — mailed test materials, a two-camera setup, and a parent on hand — for any student in California. No long drive to Pasadena. Just a clear picture of how your child learns, from home.
At a glance
What to know before you start
Who it's for
Families anywhere in California who'd rather not travel to Pasadena, or can't find this depth of assessment nearby. Best fit for ages 11 and up — younger students case-by-case.
What it is
A full psychoeducational assessment — cognitive, academic, and social-emotional — administered over secure video.
Where
Remotely, for any student in California. In person in Pasadena, or in-home in the Los Angeles area for an additional fee.
Just as thorough, from home
The worry I hear most is whether a remote assessment can really match an in-person one. It can — with the right setup. I use assessment measures suited to secure remote administration, and we work together over live video, so I can see how your child thinks, works, and responds — the same things I'd watch for across the table in my office.
Before we begin, I mail you a testing packet so the paper-and-pencil materials are on hand, and a parent acts as proctor for those tasks, following my instructions. A second camera shows me your child's hands and workspace, so the administration stays standardized. The one piece that doesn't translate is an in-person school observation — for remote assessments, behavioral data comes from what I observe directly during testing, plus rating scales and interviews.
You and your child join from a quiet room at home. For a lot of kids that means they're calmer and more themselves, which gives me a truer read than a first visit to an unfamiliar office sometimes does.
What you get at the end is the same: a detailed, plain-language report, with specific recommendations a school and an IEP or 504 team can act on.
Remote or in person, it's the same comprehensive psychoeducational assessment — the full picture, delivered the way that works for your family.
The whole child
What a full assessment looks at
Cognitive & reasoning
How your child thinks, problem-solves, and reasons.
Memory & processing speed
Working memory, and how quickly information gets taken in.
Attention & executive function
Focus, planning, task initiation, and follow-through.
Academic skills
Reading, writing, and math against grade-level expectations.
Auditory & visual processing
The processing that quietly underlies how a child learns.
Social-emotional wellbeing
Anxiety, regulation, and how your child feels about school.
The assessment process
How a remote assessment works
Every assessment is strength-based and looks at the whole child. Remote changes the logistics, not the depth — the one exception is an in-person school observation, which isn't feasible online.
Free consultation
A 20-minute call to hear your concerns and decide whether an assessment is the right next step.
Intake & records
We gather history, school records, and your observations, plus parent and teacher rating scales, shared securely. A testing packet is mailed to you ahead of the sessions so the materials are on hand.
Remote sessions
We meet over a secure video platform, from a quiet room at home, paced for your child's comfort. I guide your camera setup, and a parent stays nearby to help with materials.
Report & review
A detailed, plain-language report, then a video meeting to walk through the findings, recommendations, and next steps.
Why families choose remote assessment
Anywhere in California
You're not limited to who happens to practice within driving distance.
Strength-based, always
I lead with what's right and place the challenges in context.
The whole child
Every domain, not one narrow slice — cognitive, academic, and social-emotional.
Reports you can use
Plain language, specific, and school-ready, for IEPs, 504s, and private-school conversations.
Testimonials
What families say
I realized we were in good hands when Erica told us she would focus on what our daughter can do instead of what she can't.
We gave her an impossible deadline and she delivered a day ahead of schedule — and her report was incredibly comprehensive and accurate.
We did a lot of research, and Erica was a standout first choice to assess our teenage sons. Both kids loved her.
What stood out most was how deeply she cares about advocating for children and making sure they feel seen, understood, and supported.
Her strength-based approach and deep 2e expertise — changing the box to fit the kid instead of forcing the kid into the box. That's my language.
Common questions about remote assessment
Can my child be assessed remotely if we don't live near Pasadena?
Yes. Remote assessment is available for any student in California over a secure telehealth platform, so where you live doesn't decide the quality of assessment you can get.
Can a virtual assessment be just as thorough as an in-person one?
Yes — with the right setup. I use assessment measures suited to secure remote administration, and we work over live video so I can see how your child thinks, works, and responds. A testing packet is mailed to you ahead of time, a parent helps with the few paper-and-pencil materials, and a second camera shows your child's hands and workspace. Many kids are actually more relaxed testing from home, which gives me a truer picture. The one component that isn't feasible remotely is an in-person school observation — behavioral data comes from clinical observation during testing, rating scales, and interviews instead.
What ages work for remote assessment?
Remote assessment generally works best for students 11 and up — they can engage independently and manage the technology. Younger students can be a fit when they're comfortable with virtual interaction and can follow directions without much adult prompting. If a student needs more hands-on support, or takes time to warm up to new adults, I'll recommend in person instead. We decide together in the free consultation.
How many sessions does the assessment take?
Usually about three testing sessions, paced for your child's comfort, plus the first consultation and a review meeting at the end.
How will I receive the report?
You'll receive the detailed, plain-language written report three days before the review meeting — then we meet over video for an hour to walk through what it means and what to do next.
What the assessment covers
Worried about something specific? See how I work with each area, remote or in person.
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Learning Differences
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One in-depth psychoeducational assessment that looks at the whole child — learning, attention, and development together — so nothing gets missed.
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When you disagree with the school's evaluation, an independent second opinion — requested in writing and, when granted, funded by the district.
Wherever you are in California, let's talk.
A free 20-minute consultation is enough to understand your concerns and figure out whether a remote assessment is the right next step.
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