Lara Zawacki
MA, CAGS
Licensed Educational Psychologist
Psycho-educational testing is a comprehensive evaluation to gain insight into each individual’s unique learning, attention, and emotional profile. Having an accurate understanding of cognitive and emotional functioning provides direction toward the most effective interventions to foster success and increases self-compassion.
BACKGROUND
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Practicing as a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP) in California since 2006.​
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Obtained Master of Arts (MA) and an Advanced Graduate Degree (CAGS) in School Psychology from Tufts University.
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Awarded distinction as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) in 2002.
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Participant in 2025-26 School Neuropsychology Post-Graduate Training Program.
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ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider Certificate (ADHD-CCSP).
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Credentialed School Psychologist in California since 2002, serving in school districts including: Encinitas, Palo Alto, and San Jose.
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Deep sense of gratitude for endless learning and growing every day.
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PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL AND NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING
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Comprehensive assessments to identify individualized research-based recommendations to promote academic, social, and emotional success.
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ADHD Testing & detailed assessment of executive functioning skills​ in children, teens, and adults, with tailored recommendations for school, work, and daily life.
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Assessment for Specific Learning Disabilities including: reading learning disorder (Dyslexia), written language disorder (Dysgraphia), and math disorder (Dyscalculia).
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Gifted (twice-exceptional or 2e) & IQ Testing for school placement or gifted program eligibility.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluations (preschool through adult) including presentations that may be masked or less obvious, especially in women.
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Academic Accommodations & Educational Consultation to review current services and school support.
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Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs).
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Expert guidance on accessing educational services through IEPs, 504 Plans, and standardized testing accommodations (e.g., SAT, ACT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT).
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