The Webb Blog
Providing expert insights, practical strategies, and valuable resources, this blog is here to guide parents through every step of the psychological testing process. Discover tools to support your child’s well-being, understand their unique needs, and foster their development with confidence and care.
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Why the Move From High School to College Is So Hard for Many Neurodivergent Students
Some students do well in high school, then hit a wall in their first year of college. For many neurodivergent young people, especially those who've spent years holding it together, the support that helped them most disappears all at once. This post looks at why the transition is so hard, how college accommodations work, and what can help, whether your student is still in high school or actively struggling in college.
Autism in Girls, and Other Less Obvious Presentations That Can Get Missed
Many parents sense that something is a little different long before they can name it, and some are told their child seems fine. Autism doesn’t always match the picture most of us carry, especially in girls. This post looks at the less obvious ways it can show up, how it overlaps with things like ADHD, anxiety, depression, learning differences, and giftedness, and what a thorough evaluation looks for.
What to Ask Before You Choose Someone to Evaluate Your Child
When you're choosing someone to evaluate your child, the options can all start to sound alike. This is the guide I'd want a friend to have before choosing anyone, including us. In it, we’ll explore the different kinds of professionals who evaluate children, the questions worth asking any practice, and how to tell when you've found the right fit.
How Much Does Psychological Testing for a Child Cost, and Will Insurance Cover It?
A comprehensive evaluation is roughly 22 to 35+ hours of a psychologist's time, and most of it happens after your child goes home. This post explains what you're actually paying for, how out-of-network reimbursement works, what to ask your insurance company, and the options to make services more accessible.
Is My Child Gifted, Twice Exceptional, or Both? How to Tell the Difference and Why It Matters
Is your bright child struggling with homework in ways that don't quite add up, or finding it hard to put what they know into words or down on paper? Giftedness and twice exceptionality can look nearly identical from the outside, but they call for very different kinds of support. In this post, we’ll break down what actually sets them apart, the signs your child might be 2e, and how a comprehensive evaluation can bring the full picture into focus.
Why Some Kids Struggle in Summer and Others Thrive: Structure, Freedom, and Growing Up
For some kids, summer is pure relief. For others, losing the structure of the school day makes everything harder to manage. This post looks at why unstructured time affects kids so differently, why that gap gets more complicated as kids take on more independence each year, and what actually helps, whichever kind of summer your child is having.
How Webb Psychological Services Partners with Schools and Educators in Tigard and Camas
If you work in a school, you're often the first one to notice when something more might be going on for a student. At Webb Psychological Services, we want to be a resource you can actually reach. Learn how we collaborate with educators, counselors, and learning support staff across Tigard, Camas, and the greater Portland-Vancouver metro, and how to request our complimentary Dyslexia Awareness and Early Literacy Development presentation for your school or staff.
Assessment or Therapy First? How to Decide Which Your Child Needs Right Now
If you've found yourself wondering whether your child needs a psychological evaluation, therapy, or some combination of both, you're asking exactly the right question — and you're not alone. Knowing where to start can feel overwhelming, especially when your child is struggling and you just want to help. This post breaks down the difference between assessments and therapy, when each one makes sense as a first step, and how to know when both might be needed.
Does My Child Need a Psychoeducational Evaluation for SAT/ACT Accommodations?
The path to testing accommodations can feel surprisingly complicated, and most families don't get a clear roadmap until they're already in the middle of it. We hear this from a lot of parents, especially those coming to us with older teens who are suddenly up against SAT and ACT deadlines. If you've been wondering whether your child needs a formal evaluation, whether their existing 504 plan is enough, or what happens if a request gets denied, this post is for you.