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Lucid Psychology Services provides comprehensive evaluations, consultation, and professional guidance for individuals and organizations navigating complex learning, neurodevelopmental, and educational questions. Our work translates psychological and neuropsychological insight into clear, practical recommendations that support confident educational decisions.
For parents
Legal counsel
For educational placement & program fit
For expert testimony & court-appointed neutral services
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Court-appointed neutral services
Comprehensive record review & psychological profile analysis
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ASSESSMENTS
Neuro-Educational Assessments
At Lucid Psychology, neuro-educational assessments integrate school neuropsychology with real-world educational analysis. These evaluations explore the relationship between brain development, cognitive processing systems, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and academic performance.
This service is particularly appropriate when:
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A student presents with a complex or layered profile
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Prior evaluations have not provided sufficient clarity
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There is a history of medical, neurological, or developmental factors
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Progress has plateaued despite intervention
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Educational placement decisions carry significant weight
A neuro-educational assessment examines core processing systems - including attention networks, memory, language, visual-spatial reasoning, cognitive efficiency, and executive functioning - and analyzes how those systems interact within the demands of the classroom.
The goal is not simply diagnosis. It is pattern recognition and integration.
Each evaluation results in a comprehensive, clearly written report that translates neuropsychological findings into educational implications. Recommendations are specific, practical, and aligned with both school-based implementation and, when needed, legal standards.
For students whose learning story feels complicated or incomplete, a neuro-educational assessment provides the depth necessary to move forward with confidence.
Comprehensive Psychoeducational Evaluations for Alternatively Placed Students
When a student is placed in a medical placement, residential treatment center, therapeutic boarding school, or other specialized program, the educational and psychological questions often become more complex - not less.
Lucid Psychology provides comprehensive psychoeducational and school neuropsychological evaluations specifically tailored to students in residential and highly specialized placements. These cases frequently involve layered cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and medical factors, along with high-stakes decisions about placement, reintegration, and long-term educational planning.
These evaluations are designed to:
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Clarify diagnostic questions in complex presentations
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Examine brain-behavior relationships impacting educational performance
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Assess executive functioning, processing systems, and emotional regulation
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Determine educational impact and appropriate level of support
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Inform reintegration planning and least restrictive environment considerations
Narges Izadi is dually licensed as an Educational Psychologist in California and Utah, allowing for flexibility and cross-jurisdictional expertise when students are placed out of state. She brings extensive firsthand experience conducting evaluations within residential treatment centers and guiding transition planning back into public, private, or therapeutic school settings.
Residential placements often generate dense records and competing narratives. Lucid Psychology integrates historical data, treatment information, school records, and direct assessment into a cohesive, defensible case conceptualization.
The goal is not simply to evaluate a student within a residential setting, but to understand the full trajectory of their learning profile and identify the conditions under which they can make sustainable progress.
Targeted Assessments
At Lucid Psychology, targeted assessments are designed to provide direct insight into specific learning, attention, and developmental concerns in both children and adults. These evaluations integrate clinical expertise with real-world educational understanding to clarify how cognitive, emotional, and behavioral factors are impacting daily functioning.
This service is particularly appropriate when:
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There are specific questions about ADHD, autism, or neurodevelopmental differences
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A learning difference such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia is suspected
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Clarity is needed around cognitive ability or giftedness
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A targeted evaluation is appropriate rather than a full comprehensive assessment
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School, work, or daily functioning is being impacted in a specific area
Focused assessments may address areas including neurodevelopmental functioning, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, specific learning disabilities, and holistic IQ/gifted identification.
Each evaluation uses a streamlined but thoughtful approach, which may include clinical interviews, targeted testing, rating scales, and input from relevant sources such as parents, teachers, or other providers. The goal is to clearly understand the specific area of concern while still considering the broader context of the individual’s functioning. The emphasis is on clarity and precision, including accurate diagnosis when appropriate and differentiation between overlapping conditions.
Each assessment results in a concise, clearly written report with practical, individualized recommendations for supports, accommodations, and next steps.
For individuals seeking answers to a specific question, focused assessment provides clarity without unnecessary complexity.
CONSULTATION
Sometimes what families and professionals need most is not more testing, but expert case analysis and insight. Lucid Psychology offers strategic consultation for parents, educational, and legal counsel teams seeking deeper understanding, alignment, and direction.
Parent Consultation
For caregivers, consultation often begins with one core question: What does this actually mean for my child?
We provide thoughtful review of prior assessments, clarification of diagnostic findings, and translation of technical language into practical understanding
Together, we explore:
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What your child's cognitive and emotional profile is really telling us
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Whether prior evaluations were comprehensive and accurate
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Appropriate next steps: further assessment, intervention, accommodations, or placement considerations
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How to navigate IEP meetings, 504 planning, and educational decision-making with confidence
The goal is not just information - it is empowerment.
Educational Placement & Program Fit Consultation
Even a well-written report does not automatically answer the question: Is this the right environment?
We offer consultation focused on student profile versus program capability fit, analyzing whether a proposed educational placement can realistically support the student’s cognitive, executive, and emotional needs.
Services may include:
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Review of specialized programs
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Analysis of therapeutic or residential placements
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Discussion of private versus public options
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Clarification of least restrictive environment considerations
Because the right program is not simply available; it is aligned.
EXPERT TESTIMONY &
COURT-APPOINTED NEUTRAL SERVICES
Expert Testimony
As a dually licensed Educational Psychologist and Diplomate in School Neuropsychology, Narges offers independent, data-driven analysis in high-stakes cases.
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Services may include:
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Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)
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Comprehensive record review
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Psychological profile analysis
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Written declarations and reprots
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Deposition and hearing testimony
Testimony is grounded in neuropsychological science, Educational Code, and real-world school practice. Findings are articulated clearly, withstand scrutiny, and connect psychological data to educational impact in a way that judges, hearing officers, and attorneys can understand.
The goal is not advocacy for a side - it is advocacy for clarity.
Court-Appointed Neutral Evaluations
In family court or other legal settings where educational or developmental concerns require independent assessment, Lucid Psychology serves as a neutral expert.
Neutral services may involve:
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Independent evaluation of a student's learning or neurodevelopmental profile
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Review of prior assessments and school records
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Objective analysis of educational placement needs
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Clear, balanced reporting to othe court
As a neutral voice, our role is to provide impartial, evidence-based guidance that prioritizes the best interests of the child while remaining grounded in defensible methodology and professional ethics.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
For Educators
Lucid Psychology offers professional development series for educators, school leaders, related service providers, and multidisciplinary teams seeking deeper understanding of learning, neurodivergence, and defensible assessment practices. Strong systems create strong outcomes.
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Training topics may include:
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Legally defensible psychoeducational assessment practices
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Patterns of Strengths and Weaknesses (PSW) and neuropsychological models
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Best practices in identifying ADHD, autism, and learning disabililties
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Culturally and linguistically responsive assessment
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Emotional disability and trauma-informed conceptualization
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Understanding executive functioning in the classroom
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Translating evaluation data into meaningful IEP goals
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Improving report writing clarity and defensibility
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Programatic alignment and MTSS integration
These trainings are grounded in over a decade of real-world public school experience and advanced school neuropsychological expertise. The goal is not theory for theory’s sake — it is practical application that shifts how teams think, assess, and serve students.
Sessions can be structured as single workshops, multi-part series, or district-wide initiatives.
Designed for real schools
Professional development is collaborative, case-based, and grounded in actual educational realities.
Educators leave with:
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Legally defensible psychoeducational assessment practices
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Clear frameworks for conceptualizing complex learners
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Best practices in identifying ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities
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Greater confidence in evaluation and eligibillity decisions
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Stronger alignment betweeen data and services
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Tools that can be implemented immediately
Because effective training does more than inform - it elevates practice.
Start with what's not sitting right
When something feels off, it usually shows up as:
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Ongoing concerns about your student's learning, behavior, or emotional health
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Unanswered questions despite prior support
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A mismatch between your child and their current educational placement
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Insufficient progress, even with effort and intervention
That tension is where clarity begins.
Initial Consultation
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A focused conversation about your concerns and goals
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Careful information gathering across home, school, and prior services
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A tailored assessment proposal aligned with your specific questions
This stage is about slowing down and defining the right problem to solve.
Comprehensive Evaluation
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Thoughtful stakeholder reachout when appropriate
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Record review and targeted data gathering
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Individualized assessment administration
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Integrated case conceptualization through a neuropsychological and educational lens
Not just testing, but pattern recognition and synthesis.
What Comes Next
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Informed conversations grounded in clear data
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Empowered decision-making for families and teams
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Meaningful participation in IEP or placement discussions
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Movement toward measurable gains and appropriate supports