Peter Sternberg, L.C.S.W.'s Educational Services

If your teen or youngster is having difficulties with the academic, physical or social demands of school, (s)he may benefit from an educational assessment.  An educational assessment provides a comprehensive look at how your child experiences and responds to the various demands of the school experience.  

Often children are rapidly "diagnosed" with disorders such as ADD or unspecified learning disabilities without a thorough assessment.  Those children are often prescribed medications designed to help them be more compliant in the classroom.