Evaluations

See the Whole Picture: A Strengths-Focused Approach to Evaluation

When a child or teen is struggling at school, melting down at home, or having a hard time with peers, it can feel like you’re guessing. Maybe teachers have suggested “getting testing,” or a private school is asking for an updated evaluation—but you still don’t have clear answers or a plan.

At Closer Horizons, our comprehensive, strengths-based evaluations do more than list scores or labels. We help you understand why your child, teen, or young adult is struggling and what specific supports will actually help at school, at home, and in the community.

Types of Evaluations Offered

  • Psychoeducational evaluations (learning differences, dyslexia, reading/writing/math disorders)

  • ADHD & executive functioning evaluations

  • Autism / neurodiversity-focused evaluations

  • Anxiety, depression, and mood-related evaluations

  • School re-evaluations and documentation updates (for IEPs, 504 plans, private school and college supports)

A strengths-based evaluation can help your family:

  • Understand how your child learns and processes information

  • Document concerns related to learning differences, ADHD, autism, anxiety, or depression

  • Get the right accommodations and services (IEP, 504 Plan, private school supports, or college disability services)

  • Have a clear report you can bring to school and providers so you don’t have to keep starting from scratch

  • Foster your child, teen, or young adult’s confidence, self-awareness, and independence by highlighting strengths—not just challenges and differences

Whether your child is navigating learning differences, anxiety, depression, ADHD, or autism, we provide clear, compassionate evaluations that explain the “why” behind their challenges while also highlighting their unique strengths and gifts.

What to Expect

  1. Intake & history – We meet to review your concerns, history, and goals for the evaluation.

  2. Testing sessions – Your child, teen, or young adult completes a series of standardized tasks, questionnaires, and activities in a calm, supportive environment.

  3. Feedback meeting – We walk through the results together, in plain language, and connect the findings to real-life challenges at school, home, or work.

  4. Written report & advocacy support – You receive a clear, strengths-focused report along with guidance for IEP/504 meetings, private school accommodations, or college disability services.

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  • "Dr. G did a great job capturing [student’s] strengths and presenting their needs, it’s the first time I didn’t feel doom and gloom while reading an eval. "

    Dad of Middle School student completing evaluation

  • “My child really enjoyed his time with Dr. G and working with Dr. G. He was disappointed after testing because he really enjoyed his time with her.”

    Parent of Middle School student completing evaluation (virtual)

  • “I was pleased with the evaluation that Dr. G provided. It really helped [student] and I get through this year and prepare for the next one so thank you so much.”

    Guardian of HS senior completing evaluation (virtual)

  • “Dr. Guarnieri was very kind, patient and understanding. She took the time to explain the meaning of some questions that needed to be repeated.”

    HS student completing evaluation (virtual)

  • “I felt calm and collected for my 504 meeting. I knew what to expect and what to specifically ask for, tailored for my child’s needs. The meeting was so effective and efficient, thanks to the prep work I did with Dr. Kenya Guarnieri."

    Parent consult for 504 meeting

  • “Dr. Guarnieri was able to provide helpful resources for our daughter that she could utilize at school. She responded so quickly too!”

    Parent advocacy for IEP / 504 accommodations

Ready for clear answers that you can use at school?

Use the contact form below to request an evaluation consultation.

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