Jessica Craig, LEP

Licensed Educational Psychologist · LEP #4701

Jessica Craig Psych Testing · A Bespoke Concierge Practice in Hermosa Beach

Journal · Insight · Clinical Perspective

Clinical Insight on ADHD, Autism, and Neurodivergence

Reflections, frameworks, and clinical perspectives on the questions that bring families to this practice — neurodivergence, late identification, parenting complexity, school systems, and the inner work of growing into yourself.

Recent Entries

From the Practice

ADHD & Learning
ADHD & Learning Mar 2026

Why Your Bright Kid Can't Write That Essay

Why high-intelligence autistic and ADHD kids freeze in front of a blank page — and the specific cognitive reasons behind it.

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Autism
Autism & Neurodiversity Mar 2026

Why Your Child Walks the Perimeter at Recess

Recognizing the subtle playground signs of autism that teachers and parents often miss — and what they actually mean.

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Autism
Autism & Neurodiversity Mar 2026

When the Light Dims: The Confident Autistic Kid Who Disappears at Puberty

Why your creative, hilarious, outgoing child suddenly turns inward — and how to stay close while they figure out who they are.

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Mental Health
Mental Health Nov 2025

The Danger of Instagram ADHD and Autism Assessments

Why social media quizzes can be misleading — and what professional evaluation can actually tell you that a 30-second video cannot.

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Evaluations
Evaluations Dec 2025

LEP vs. Neuropsychologist: Which Evaluation Do You Need?

The real difference between Licensed Educational Psychologists and neuropsychologists, and how to choose the right one for your family.

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Autism
Autism Nov 2025

Autistic Masking and Burnout: The Hidden Cost

Why high-masking autistic adults are so often missed, what burnout looks like, and the slow work of unmasking after decades of performance.

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Evaluations
Evaluations Oct 2025

Understanding Your Child's Evaluation Results

A parent-friendly guide to standard scores, percentiles, and how to read your child's psychoeducational evaluation report.

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ADHD
ADHD Oct 2025

ADHD in Girls: Why It's Often Missed

Girls with ADHD are diagnosed five years later than boys on average. Why ADHD presents differently in girls, and what parents should watch for.

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School
School Services Sep 2025

IEP vs. 504 Plan: Which Does My Child Need?

A clear breakdown of how IEPs and 504 Plans differ, who qualifies for which, and how to begin the right process for your child.

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Evaluations
Evaluations Sep 2025

What to Expect During a Psychoeducational Evaluation

A South Bay parent's guide to the testing process — what happens, how long it takes, and how to prepare your child.

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