EVERY BRAIN IS UNIQUE
Understanding is the first step toward meaningful progress.
You don’t need to have all the answers. We’re here to help.
ABOUT LARA
Lara Zawacki
MA, CAGS, LEP, ABSNP · California Licensed Educational Psychologist #2831
Lara Zawacki is a California Licensed Educational Psychologist #2831 who provides comprehensive psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations for children, teens, college students, and adults in Encinitas, California.
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Her areas of focus include ADHD, autism, dyslexia and other learning differences, giftedness (2e), and executive functioning. With more than two decades of school psychology experience and advanced training in school neuropsychology, Lara helps individuals and families understand strengths, explain challenges, and identify practical supports for school and everyday life.
WHEN AN EVALUATION MAY HELP
Do you need to understand the 'why' under the challenge?
AN EVALUATION MAY BE HELPFUL IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SOUND FAMILIAR:
Having difficulty paying attention, staying organized, or completing tasks
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Frequently anxious, worried, or overwhelmed
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Receiving concerns from teachers or caregivers about behavior, learning, or social development
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Experiencing intense emotions, frequent meltdowns, or mood changes
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Having trouble making or maintaining friendships
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Struggling academically despite putting in effort
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Missing social cues, misunderstanding others, or finding social interactions confusing​
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Behavior or sensory deregulation​
Testimonials
From the very beginning, communication was easy and responsive, scheduling was simple, and the entire assessment process exceeded our expectations. Lara made what could have been overwhelming feel supportive and organized.”
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Through the evaluation process, Lara absolutely got to the heart of both of my children to such a precise level. After reading both reports, it was clear she truly understood who they were—not just their challenges, but their unique strengths.”
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Rather than being dismissed, Lara validated my concerns, helped us understand what was really going on, and provided practical recommendations that finally made everything make sense.”