Learning Disabilities Help in Texas for Children & Teens

Unlock your child’s learning potential with our comprehensive testing and support for learning disabilities, providing your family with the clarification and guidance necessary for academic success and personal growth.

Launch Your Child’s Healing Journey in Three Simple Steps

1. Get in Touch

Get started with Mind Works by filling out our simple contact form online or giving us a call.

2. Complete Intake Process

Submit all required paperwork so we can better understand your child’s history and needs.

3. Begin Treatment

Meet your child’s provider to establish a treatment plan and begin play therapy sessions.

Launch Your Child’s Healing Journey in Three Simple Steps

1. Get in Touch

Get started with Mind Works by filling out our simple contact form online or giving us a call.

2. Complete Intake Process

Submit all required paperwork so we can better understand your child’s history and needs.

3. Begin Treatment

Meet your child’s provider to establish a treatment plan and begin play therapy sessions.

Feeling Overwhelmed by Parenting Challenges?
Let’s Tackle This Together.

Parenting can be full of pressures, uncertainties, and challenges. Together, we’ll create a supportive plan tailored to your child’s needs, ensuring you both are set up for success.

Uncover Insights Into Your Child’s Learning Challenges

Every parent wants their child to succeed to the best of their abilities. However, if your child has an undiagnosed learning disability, their inherent intelligence and drive may be overshowed by their unique challenges in processing information, affecting their performance in school and other settings. The good news is that early detection and tailored support can profoundly impact their learning journey and self-confidence.  

At Mind Works, we specialize in psychoeducational testing – a comprehensive assessment designed to identify the unique cognitive, academic, and socio-economic landscape of your child. By identifying strengths and weaknesses, we offer clarity and direction, paving the way for tailored support that meets your child’s individual needs.

Accommodation Plans

Professional testing assists in the development of IEPs or 504 plans for educational accommodation plans.

How We Can Help Your Child Thrive at Home, School, and Play

Navigating the journey of learning disabilities requires a partner who understands the complexities involved. Through a blend of cognitive, academic achievement assessments, and behavioral evaluations, we collaborate with families and educators to help your child attain success in school and beyond. Here are a few of the ways we can help:

Diagnose Learning Disabilities

Psychoeducational testing enables your child to receive a precise diagnosis of specific learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or ADHD, laying the groundwork for targeted interventions.

Assess Academic Progress

An assessment can be helpful in identifying areas where your child needs additional support, and in making sure that your child is on track to meet their academic goals.

Identify Social-Emotional Needs

The information gathered from psychoeducational testing can also help in identifying other areas where your child may need support, such as making friends or managing stress.

Improve Self-Esteem and Confidence

Understanding and building on strengths, such as creative thinking or problem-solving, helps children with learning disabilities feel more confident in their abilities.

Contribute to Educational Accommodation Plans

The findings from psychoeducational evaluations contribute to the formation of IEPs or 504 plans, ensuring your child accesses the accommodations needed to excel academically.

Increase Parent and Teacher Understanding

These assessments illuminate your child’s learning profile, equipping both you, as the parent, and teachers with a deeper understanding and tools to support their educational journey effectively.

How We Can Help Your Child Thrive at Home, School, and Play

Navigating the journey of learning disabilities requires a partner who understands the complexities involved. Through a blend of cognitive, academic achievement assessments, and behavioral evaluations, we collaborate with families and educators to help your child attain success in school and beyond. Here are a few of the ways we can help:

Diagnose Learning Disabilities

Psychoeducational testing enables your child to receive a precise diagnosis of specific learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or ADHD, laying the groundwork for targeted interventions.

Assess Academic Progress

An assessment can be helpful in identifying areas where your child needs additional support, and in making sure that your child is on track to meet their academic goals.

Identify Social-Emotional Needs

The information gathered from psychoeducational testing can also help in identifying other areas where your child may need support, such as making friends or managing stress.

Improve Self-Esteem and Confidence

Understanding and building on strengths, such as creative thinking or problem-solving, helps children with learning disabilities feel more confident in their abilities.

Contribute to Educational Accommodation Plans

The findings from psychoeducational evaluations contribute to the formation of IEPs or 504 plans, ensuring your child accesses the accommodations needed to excel academically.

Increase Parent and Teacher Understanding

These assessments illuminate your child’s learning profile, equipping both you, as the parent, and teachers with a deeper understanding and tools to support their educational journey effectively.

Begin Your Child’s Success Story

Ready to get started or have more questions for our team before moving forward? Give us a call or fill out a simple form online to start the journey toward your child’s thriving future.

Why Mind Works?

Specialized Expertise

Our team is specially trained and qualified to treat behavioral health concerns in children and teens, from ages 3 to 17. Every provider is trained by our registered play therapist supervisor.

Comprehensive Treatment Options

We deliver the full spectrum of mental health services for children, including assessments, evidence-based therapy, medication management, and parental guidance.

Collaborative Approach

Our integrated team comes together to provide the absolute best care for your child, sharing key information and working cooperatively to establish a comprehensive treatment plan.

Evidence-Based Care

Our team uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including play therapy for children 3-12, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Solutions Focused Therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is psychoeducational testing, and how can it help my child?

Psychoeducational testing is a thorough evaluation that explores your child’s cognitive abilities, academic skills, and emotional well-being. It’s designed to uncover learning disabilities, assess educational strengths and challenges, and identify any socio-emotional issues that may be affecting your child’s school performance.

By pinpointing specific areas of need, psychoeducational testing can guide the development of personalized educational plans, therapeutic interventions, and, if necessary, recommend medication. This comprehensive approach aims to support your child’s learning and overall mental health effectively.

When should I consider psychoeducational testing for my child?

Consider psychoeducational testing if your child exhibits academic struggles, behavioral changes, or if you notice a disparity between their potential and actual performance. Early identification of issues such as learning disabilities, ADHD, or emotional challenges can lead to timely and appropriate interventions, significantly impacting your child’s academic and personal development.

What specific tests are included in a psychoeducational evaluation, and how do they inform the treatment plan?

Psychoeducational evaluations may include a variety of assessments tailored to your child’s needs, such as intelligence tests to gauge overall cognitive abilities, academic achievement tests to measure knowledge in core subjects like reading, math, and writing, and behavioral assessments to evaluate social-emotional functioning. Information from these tests, combined with interviews and observations, provides a holistic view of your child’s strengths and challenges. This data is crucial for developing a comprehensive and individualized treatment plan that might include tailored educational strategies, specific therapies, and recommendations for home and school environments to support your child’s growth.

Can psychoeducational testing improve my child's self-esteem?

Absolutely. Psychoeducational testing identifies both strengths and areas for improvement, allowing for the development of personalized strategies that play to your child’s strengths while addressing their challenges. This often leads to improved academic performance and social interactions, directly enhancing your child’s self-esteem and confidence.

How involved are parents in the treatment and educational planning process?

Parents play a vital role in their child’s educational and treatment process. From the initial assessment through to the development and implementation of the treatment plan, parental input and collaboration are highly valued. Mind Works ensures that parents are equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to support their child effectively, fostering a supportive environment for the child’s growth and learning.

Will my child's school accept the results of psychoeducational testing?

Schools generally accept and value the results of psychoeducational testing, as it provides detailed insights into a child’s learning profile. The findings from these assessments are instrumental in developing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) or 504 plans, ensuring your child receives the appropriate accommodations and support within the educational system. Mind Works collaborates with schools to facilitate the implementation of these plans, aiming for a cohesive approach to your child’s learning and development.

Success Stories

“Highly recommend Mind Works. I am a clinician in Illinois and needed to find a clinic in Texas that could provide services to my client that was moving. This is no easy feat to do across the United States. Mind Works was fabulous to work with from the very beginning. Coordination of care was 5 stars and my “previous” client is very happy with their new counselor. Thank you very much for going above and beyond during this difficult time so many other counseling offices are facing. I appreciate all the help and coordination you offered my client!”

Shelley Skas

“I have known the owners for over 8 years and have taken a family member to Mind Works. Therefore, I can speak of them both personally and professionally. There truly is no better place for this service, especially for children and young adults. On the personal level, I know how much they truly care about everyone they meet. On a professional level, the entire staff is a reflection of the dedication to helping others and competence that gets results that the owners exude. During the incredibly trying time of this pandemic and the fear and anxiety it has caused many people, we are incredibly blessed to have Mind Works available to support.”

Jim West

“I’ve had the privilege to work with the Mind Works team and have been impressed with their kindness and work ethic. Each of the clinicians are dedicated to helping as many lives as they can possibly fit into their schedule and they are truly making a positive difference. Mind Works strives to be a “one-stop-shop” by including a large range of therapy specialties and testing options, and is very connected in their community so as to make quality recommendations when needed. Don’t hesitate to give them call.”

Esther Kelly

“The front desk staff is kind and courteous and helped me find the right therapist for my child. When I met my therapist she was kind and explained the process to me. I love that she included me in the play therapy process and helped me understand how to help my child. Thankful for the therapists at Mind Works!”

Amira Maya-Martinez

“Mindworks is the leader in child centered play therapy and collaborative care in San Antonio and surrounding areas. Their focus is solely on the mental health of children and teenagers. Each clinician at all four locations is seasoned, knowledgeable, experienced, and capable. Parents trust that their child is going to get the treatment and services they need and deserve.
I thoroughly enjoyed working as a clinician at Mindworks. The support and leadership is consistent and outstanding. Unlike any other job that I have had, leadership and clinicians work together to cultivate an awesome work environment.”

Dana Carter

Help Your Child Soar to New Heights

A world of possibility awaits your child, and we’re so excited for the opportunity to help them work through roadblocks, improve their skills, and unleash their potential. Get in touch with our team and start your child down a happier, healthier path today!