Is this your child?
“He’s so bright, but his grades don’t show it.”
“Homework is a daily battle.”
“She can’t seem to focus—is it ADHD, or just boredom?”
Sometimes it’s not about effort- it’s about wiring. A psychoeducational assessment helps uncover how your child learns best, where challenges lie, and how to support them effectively at home and school.
What is a Psycho-educational Assessment?
A psychoeducational assessment is much more than a test. It is a comprehensive, science-based evaluation conducted by a qualified psychologist. The goal is to build a detailed map of your child’s unique learning profile by assessing:
Cognition & Intellect (IQ, reasoning, memory, visual-spatial skills)
Processing Skills (working memory, phonological processing, processing speed)
Academic Achievement (reading, writing, math)
Attention & Executive Functioning (focus, organization, self-regulation)
Social-Emotional Functioning (self-esteem, anxiety, relationships, behavior)
Parent & Teacher Input to capture your child’s adaptive skills in daily life
The areas tested vary depending on your child’s specific concerns.
Why Might My Child Need One?
A psychoeducational assessment is often recommended when a student is struggling academically, behaviourally, or socially. It can help identify:
Learning differences such as dyslexia or dyscalculia
ADHD or executive functioning challenges
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Giftedness or “twice-exceptionality”
Emotional or behavioural concerns affecting learning
What’s the Process?
While each assessment is tailored to the child, most include five core steps:
Parent Meeting – to gather background history.
School Input – consultation with teachers or classroom observation when appropriate.
Evaluation – a range of cognitive, academic, processing, and emotional/behavioral tests.
Interpretation – outlining findings and giving practical recommendations.
Feedback Session – to walk parents through the findings and possible next steps.
The Benefits: A Personalized Roadmap to Success
A psychoeducational assessment provides:
Clarity & Understanding – Pinpoint the “why” behind challenges.
Actionable Strategies – Tailored recommendations for school and home.
Access to Support – Formal reports secure accommodations such as extra time on exams, individualized learning plans, or special services.
Empowerment & Self-Advocacy – Children learn to embrace their strengths, understand their unique brain wiring, and gain confidence.
Beyond Labels- Toward Potential
The goal isn’t about a label- it’s about unlocking potential, giving parents and teachers the tools to nurture growth, and helping children move from frustration to confidence. With the right understanding and support, every child can thrive.
Personal Profile
Dr. Shu Peng is a highly accomplished bilingual educational psychologist and clinical leader with over 15 years of experience establishing and managing multidisciplinary therapy centers in Shanghai and Beijing. She specializes in inclusive education, child and adolescent well-being, and developmental support for families within international and multicultural contexts.
Holding a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Missouri and an M.Ed. in Community Counseling, Dr. Shu possesses extensive expertise in conducting comprehensive psychoeducational assessments to evaluate cognitive, academic, and social-emotional functioning. She is skilled in identifying learning differences such as ADHD, ASD, Dyslexia, and Dyscalculia, and develops tailored intervention plans that integrate her advanced training in the Orton-Gillingham approach and the Triple P Parenting Program.
As a visionary leader, Dr. Shu has a proven track record of launching innovative family systems programs, forming strategic partnerships, and supervising professional teams to ensure the highest quality of clinical service delivery. She is passionate about integrating Eastern wisdom with Western psychology, delivering mindfulness-based programs, and championing neurodiverse-affirming approaches in educational settings.
Dr. Shu is dedicated to helping individuals and families understand themselves, build upon their strengths, and realize their full potential.
Language
Mandarin, English
