Lara Zawacki

MA, CAGS, LEP, ABSNP

Licensed Educational Psychologist

Testing identifies an individual's specific profile of strengths and vulnerabilitiess within:

Intellectual capacity, adaptive behavior, social thinking, emotional well-being, behavior regulation, and executive functioning.

Understanding strengths. Explaining challenges. Guiding next steps.

Psycho-educational and Neuropsychological Testing

Comprehensive assessments to identify individualized research-based recommendations to promote academic, social, and emotional success.
ADHD Testing & detailed assessment of executive functioning skills in children, teens, and adults, with tailored recommendations for school, work, and daily life.
Assessment for Specific Learning Disabilities including: reading learning disorder (Dyslexia), written language disorder (Dysgraphia), and math disorder (Dyscalculia).
Gifted (twice-exceptional or 2e) & IQ Testing for school placement or gifted program eligibility.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluations (preschool through adult) including presentations that may be missed, misdiagnosed, or overlooked--especially in girls, non-binary, and women.
Academic Accommodations & Educational Consultation to review current services and school support.
Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs).
Expert guidance on accessing educational services through IEPs, 504 Plans, and standardized testing accommodations (e.g., SAT, ACT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT).

Practicing as a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP) in California since 2006.
Obtained a Master of Arts (MA) and an Advanced Graduate Degree (CAGS) in School Psychology from Tufts University.
Awarded distinction as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) in 2002.
Diplomate in School Neuropsychology 2026 (ABSNP).
ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider Certificate (ADHD-CCSP).
Credentialed School Psychologist in California since 2002, serving in school districts including: Encinitas, Palo Alto, and San Jose.
Deep sense of gratitude for endless learning and growing every day.