Getting to know your child, not just their scores
Neuropsychological evaluations for K–12 children on the North Shore, with clear answers and practical recommendations for your family and the classroom.
How I help families
Neuropsychological Evaluations
A full picture of how your child learns, with a clear diagnosis where one fits: autism, learning disabilities such as dyslexia, ADHD, anxiety and depression. You’ll also get strategies to use at home, for homework struggles, morning routines, meltdowns, worry, and friendships. Learn about evaluations
Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)
Disagree with your school’s evaluation? You may have the right to an independent one at the district’s expense. Learn about IEEs
How It Works
From your free call to your feedback meeting, here’s exactly what to expect. See the steps
Support that goes home with you
The things that worry parents most often show up at the kitchen table, not just the classroom: homework that ends in tears, big reactions to small changes, trouble falling asleep, or a child who holds it together all day and falls apart at home. Your evaluation looks at the whole child. Your report includes a section just for home, with concrete strategies matched to how your child learns and regulates. In our feedback meeting we’ll talk through what to try first, and I’ll point you to trusted local resources (therapists, tutors, OTs, social skills groups) when your child needs more.
Why families choose me
I’ve worked inside public schools. As a school psychologist, I sat on the school side of the Team table in language-based, therapeutic, life-skills and autism programs. I know what districts look for in an outside evaluation.
Recommendations for school and home. My evaluations cover every area of concern and end with specific recommendations for an IEP or 504 Plan, plus practical strategies your family can use right away.
A calm, collaborative approach. I work with you and your child’s school, not against them. Children are best served when parents and schools are partners.
Meet Ashley
Ashley MacDonald, MA/CAGS, LEP, NCSP. Licensed Educational Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist, trained at William James College. My work is rooted in helping every child get the support they need, at school and at home.
What parents say
“Finding Ashley was a game changer. She guided us through the whole process, identified areas in which we could ask for additional testing, helped us understand the timing and the steps along the way. … She kept us calm, kept the school on time and on task and we were able to secure much more help than we would have if we tried to do this on our own.”
— Mary, Grafton, MA
Ready to connect?
Call (617) 590-2695 or book a free 30-minute call. I’ll listen to your concerns and let you know whether an evaluation or IEE is the right next step.