Get Clear Answers. What's
Really Going On.
When something feels off — at school, at work, or in daily life — you deserve more than a waiting list and a vague report. At Psychological & Educational Testing Specialists, Debbi Strauss and Dawn Torpey bring more than 25 years of hands-on experience each to help you understand exactly what's happening and what to do next.
Does your child come home from school frustrated, shut down, or convinced they're just "not smart"?
Are you watching your teen fall behind while teachers say they're "not trying hard enough" — but you know something deeper is going on?
Have you been waiting months for answers from the school district, only to feel like nothing is moving?
Are you an adult who has always struggled with focus, reading, or learning — and never really understood why?
You're not imagining it. And you're not alone
״A comprehensive evaluation
provides more than answers —
it provides direction.״
We go beyond surface-level answers
We provide comprehensive, individualized evaluations that help you:
Understand how you or your child truly learns
Identify attention, learning or processing challenges
Receive clear actionable recommendations
Move forward with confidence and direction
When you understand the "why"
everything can change.
25+ Years of Experience
Clear, Actionable Reports
Evening & Weekend Appointments
Debbi and Dawn each bring decades of expertise as Special Education Director, Child Study Team member, Teacher and private evaluator.
Every evaluation includes a detailed report with practical recommendations your school, workplace, or university can immediately put to use.
We work around your life. Flexible scheduling means you don't have to choose between your career and your
child's needs.
Who We Help
Testing That Meets You Where You Are
Whether you're a parent trying to understand why your child is struggling in school, a college student seeking accommodations, or an adult looking for clarity about your own cognitive strengths — we offer thorough, compassionate testing designed to give you answers you can use.
Testing for Children
Is your child receiving the support they need? We evaluate children for learning disabilities, ADHD, dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and more — providing the documentation needed to access IEPs, Section 504 Plans, gifted and talented programs, and classroom accommodations.
Testing for Teens
Navigating high school and preparing for college is hard enough. We help teens access extended time and accommodations for classroom assessments, the SAT, ACT, and AP exams — and we investigate concerns about mood changes, school refusal, or attention difficulties.
Testing for Adults
It's never too late for answers. We provide testing for adults seeking college or workplace accommodations, cognitive baseline evaluations, or documentation for conditions that were never formally assessed.
Our Approach
Thorough
We don't cut corners. Every evaluation begins with a deep-dive conversation about your child's or your own history — developmental, academic, medical, and emotional. We take the time to understand the full picture before a single test is administered, because the most important insights often come from listening first.
Compassionate
Testing can feel intimidating — for kids, teens, and adults alike. We work hard to make every session feel safe, unhurried, and judgment-free. Our clients aren't cases to be solved. They're people who deserve to be understood, and we treat them that way from the first phone call to the final conference.
Actionable
A diagnosis without direction isn't enough. Every report we write is built around practical, real-world recommendations — the kind that parents can bring to a school meeting, that teachers can actually implement, and that adults can use starting the next day. We've spent decades inside the school system. We know what works.
Evaluation Experiences
"We are so grateful for the support we received. The testing was comprehensive, the report was completed quickly, and the recommendations were practical and well-supported. Their work helped us secure a 504 plan for our son, ensuring he received accommodations that better meet his learning needs."
- Teran