Counseling and Assessment Practice of Fairfax

07/20/2026

Small changes now can make a big difference this school year.

If you're worried about homework battles, rushed mornings, forgotten assignments, or helping your child stay organized, this conversation is for you.

Join licensed school psychologist Megan Davis for practical strategies to help children with ADHD and executive functioning challenges start the school year with greater confidence.

📅 Tomorrow | 6:00 PM ET

Register here: https://www.readingllcenter.com/ask-the-experts/

07/16/2026

Learn more about special education services from our colleague at For the Children - FTC- Advocacy and Behavioral Consulting Services, LLC

Did You Know? 🤔
There’s an important difference between accommodations and modifications in an IEP (Individualized Education Program); and understanding that difference is key to supporting student success!

Stay tuned over the next few days as we dive deeper into these concepts, share examples, and provide helpful resources for families, & educators. 📚✨

07/16/2026

Free practical information and answers to your questions!

Executive functioning isn't just about being organized.

➡️ It's remembering what needs to happen next.
⏰ Managing time.
1️⃣ Starting a task.
🔄 Switching between activities.
🎭 Keeping emotions in check when something doesn't go as planned.

These skills affect nearly every part of the school day, and they're often much harder for children with ADHD.

The good news? Executive functioning skills can be supported with the right strategies.

Join us as licensed school psychologist Megan Davis shares practical ideas families can begin using before school starts.

📅 July 21 | 6:00 PM ET

Registration at the link below 👇

https://www.readingllcenter.com/ask-the-experts/

07/09/2026

We're so excited to partner again with Reading & Language Learning Center! Join Megan for a free online session on July 21@6pm ET. Register here: https://www.readingllcenter.com/ask-the-experts/

The return to school often brings more than new teachers and routines. For many children with ADHD or executive functioning challenges, it can also bring increased stress, forgotten assignments, emotional outbursts, homework battles, and difficulty adjusting to the demands of the school day.

Join licensed school psychologist Megan Davis for a practical conversation about helping your child start the school year with greater confidence and success. You'll learn why transitions can be especially challenging for students with executive functioning difficulties and discover realistic strategies to support organization, independence, emotional regulation, and school success at home and in the classroom.

Drawing from her extensive experience in psychoeducational evaluations and supporting families through school-based challenges, Megan will share actionable tools you can begin using right away while also helping parents better understand when additional supports or evaluations may be beneficial.

Whether your child has a diagnosis of ADHD, struggles with executive functioning, or simply has difficulty managing the transition back to school, this session will provide practical guidance to help make the school year smoother for the whole family.

06/08/2026

If your rising 1st or 2nd grader avoids reading, struggles to sound out simple words, guesses based on pictures, or has a family history of dyslexia, early identification is the single most important factor in their reading success!

Join us on Saturday, July 18th for our Summer Dyslexia Screening Event at the Counseling and Assessment Practice of Fairfax. We’ve designed this event to be highly accurate, welcoming, and low-stress. Hosted by licensed school psychologists with decades of experience helping struggling learners.

In just one 45-minute private appointment, our experienced clinicians will provide:
✨ A standardized, engaging literacy screening (TOD-S & CORE Phonics)
✨ Immediate, private verbal feedback for parents
✨ A clear roadmap and action plan before the fall begins

⚠️ Space is strictly limited

Click the link below to learn more, read our FAQs, and secure your slot today:
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Details and registration links: https://www.capfairfax.com/dyslexia-screening-event

05/25/2026

School teams work incredibly hard to support our kids, but because they are often bound by strict internal criteria and tight timelines, sometimes a school evaluation can still leave you with a lingering questions about your child's need for services. If you are looking for a bit more data to help guide the team forward, you have a wonderful option.

Under federal law (IDEA), parents have the right to request an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) at public expense, if they've already been tested by the school district. This allows an outside professional to partner with you and the school by providing a fresh set of eyes—and the school district covers the cost.

(Note: Not all students need a full IEE to get the right support; sometimes a simple short-term parent consultation or private therapy is exactly what’s required to map out next steps).

Why seek an IEE with us?

📊 Comprehensive Testing: We offer both psychological and educational testing to provide an unbiased, deep-dive look into your student's unique strengths, needs, and learning profile (including ADHD, dyslexia, autism, anxiety, or depression).

🏫 A Trusted School Partner: Trained as school psychologists, our clinicians understand the system inside and out. We speak the complicated "language" of the schools, and all those acronyms! We are proud to be on the approved independent evaluator referral lists for most Northern Virginia school districts, and have received positive feedback about our evaluations.

While school teams ultimately make the final decisions regarding eligibility, services, and accommodations, our goal is to provide the objective data and in-depth analysis that helps everyone at the table confidently build the best possible path forward for your child.

We are proud to be licensed for private practice by the Board of Health Professions, ensuring your family receives the highest standard of qualified, ethical care.

📲 Have an upcoming school meeting or questions about how an IEE can help? Reach out to talk to a psychologist directly. Give us a call or send an email, and we’ll connect to see how we can best support your family's team!

🔗capfairfax.com

05/08/2026

Is your early reader struggling to keep up? 📚

Learning to read is one of the most complex tasks a young brain undertakes. If your Kindergartner or 1st Grader is struggling with letter sounds, rhyming, or recognizing common words, it might be time for a closer look.

We offering Dyslexia Screening specifically for early elementary students.

What you should know:

✨Proactive, Not Diagnostic: These are not full diagnostic evaluations. Instead, they are targeted "risk assessments" designed to catch red flags early.

✨Identify the "Breakdown": We pinpoint exactly where the reading process is stalling. Or we may give you the peace of mind that your child is on track with literacy, and what to monitor

✨A Roadmap for Success: You’ll walk away with clear, evidence-based recommendations for intervention and monitoring to share with teachers or use at home.

Early identification is the best way to protect a child’s self-esteem and prevent long-term academic frustration. 💡

Ready to move from "wait and see" to a plan of action? Visit our website to learn more about our screening process or to schedule an appointment: https://www.capfairfax.com/general-9-1

05/07/2026

Is your child working hard but still struggling to keep up? It can be exhausting to watch them hit walls without knowing where the door is. A psychoeducational evaluation isn't just about labels—it’s about creating a roadmap for your child's unique brain.

Our latest blog post breaks down what an evaluation actually is, how it helps, and how you can use the results to advocate for your child at school.

When a child or teen struggles with learning or emotional challenges, it can feel overwhelming for families. Finding the right support starts with understanding the root of these difficulties. One valuable tool in this process is a psychoeducational evaluation. This type of assessment helps uncover....

04/02/2026

We provide private cognitive testing specifically for Fairfax County AAP appeals and private school admissions, ensuring your child has the best possible representation of their abilities.

Why choose our practice?
✅ Expertise You Can Trust: All evaluations are performed by a highly experienced, Virginia-licensed School Psychologist who understands the specific requirements for local appeals. We offer WISC-V and DAS-II.
✅ Guaranteed Turnaround: We prioritize your timeline. All testing scheduled now will have results delivered before the May 1st deadline.
✅ Stress-Free Environment: We focus on making the testing experience comfortable and encouraging, allowing your child to perform at their best.

Don't wait until the final weeks—slots are limited and fill up quickly as the deadline approaches! 🗓️

Ready to get started?
🔗 capfairfax.com
📍 Serving families across Virginia

03/13/2026

The preschool years are a season of incredible transformation. But for many parents, it’s also a time of "quiet wondering."

You might notice your child struggling to keep up with peers during play, or perhaps their teacher has mentioned they have a hard time sitting for circle time. Maybe those "big behaviors" at home are starting to feel like more than just a phase.

At Counseling and Assessment Practice of Fairfax, we specialize in providing the clarity you need. Our developmental evaluations for ages 3–5 aren’t "tests" in a cold office—they are a comprehensive look at the "whole child."

What makes our process different?
🏫 We go where they are. We include a classroom or daycare observation to see how your child interacts and learns in their natural environment.
🧩 Play-based testing. Our office sessions are low-pressure and designed to feel like play, allowing us to see your child's true strengths and challenges.
🗺️ A Roadmap, not just a label. We help you understand how your child interacts, communicates, and learns, providing you with a personalized plan for school and home.

Whether you are looking for answers regarding Autism, developmental delays, or just want to ensure they have the right support before Kindergarten, we are here to help.

Let’s talk through it together. We offer a free phone consultation with a psychologist to help you decide if an evaluation is the right next step.

Learn More: https://www.capfairfax.com/general-9