Executive Functioning Assessment

Your child has strong ideas, curiosity, and potential—but something’s not clicking.

Assignments go unfinished. Transitions trigger outbursts. Even simple routines feel like battles.

At Global Psychoeducational Solutions (GPS), we provide executive functioning evaluations for children and teenswho are capable—but not meeting expectations. We help families uncover why certain academic and behavioral demands are so challenging, and how to support change in a meaningful way.

What Is Executive Functioning?

Executive functioning refers to the mental skills that help us plan, organize, manage time, regulate emotions, and shift between tasks. Think of it as the brain’s coordination center—working in the background to keep everything running smoothly.

When these skills are underdeveloped or inefficient, even students with strong reasoning or language abilities can appear:

  • Disorganized
  • Emotionally reactive
  • Easily overwhelmed
  • Constantly off-task
  • Unable to initiate or finish assignments
  • Resistant to feedback or support

These patterns are often misinterpreted as willful or lazy. In reality, they’re signs that executive systems need targeted support.

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Signs a Child May Need Executive Functioning Testing

We frequently conduct executive functioning assessments in Chicago, Illinois, Miami, Florida, and throughout Ohio for students who present with:

  • Missed assignments, lost items, or chronic disorganization
  • Difficulty managing routines or transitioning between activities
  • Delays in starting tasks—even with clear instructions
  • Meltdowns over seemingly minor demands
  • Difficulty following multi-step directions
  • Low academic output despite demonstrated capability
  • Homework resistance or fatigue that feels disproportionate to the task

 

These issues often emerge or intensify between 3rd and 8th grade, when academic, social, and organizational demands begin to increase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Patterns often emerge by age 6–7. We evaluate students from early elementary through high school and adjust tools to match developmental stages and referral questions.

Yes. Our executive functioning evaluations are used across public and private schools in Illinois, Florida, and Ohio to support 504 Plans, IEPs, intervention services, and classroom accommodations.

Yes. Many students appear successful on paper but experience internal disorganization, task fatigue, or rising emotional stress. These challenges often intensify with increasing academic demands—and deserve proactive support.

We’ll meet with you to explain the results, answer your questions, and provide a written report with actionable recommendations. We also offer optional school collaboration and referral support for families who need ongoing coaching or therapy services.

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A Platform Designed for Seamless Collaboration

Our Secure Global Access Portal for Families and Schools

A streamlined way to access assessment reports, track progress, and communicate directly with our team, ensuring a smooth and organized evaluation process.

  • HIPAA- and FERPA-compliant
  • Centralized reporting and communication
  • Real-time progress updates
 

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