Many parents hesitate to pursue testing in elementary school. You may wonder if your child just needs more time, maturity, or practice. While some challenges do resolve naturally, others don’t — and waiting can unintentionally make things harder.
Elementary school is when children build the foundation for all future learning. When a child struggles during these early years without proper support, frustration and anxiety can develop quickly.
Psycho-educational testing helps identify learning challenges early, when intervention is most effective. A neuropsychologist can determine whether difficulties are related to attention, language processing, memory, executive functioning, or a learning difference.
Early testing strengthens advocacy. Schools are far more likely to provide services and accommodations when parents present clear, objective data from a neuropsychological evaluation.
At Footprint NYC and New Jersey, we often remind families that testing doesn’t limit children — it liberates them.
Call to Action:
If your elementary-aged child is struggling academically or emotionally at school, reach out to Footprint NYC or New Jersey to explore psycho-educational testing.