Licensed Educational Psychologist · LEP #4701
Jessica Craig Psych Testing · A Bespoke Concierge Practice in Hermosa Beach
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.
From the Practice
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.
Read the entry →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.
Read the entry →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.
Read the entry →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.
Read the entry →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.
Read the entry →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.
Read the entry →Understanding Your Child's Evaluation Results
A parent-friendly guide to standard scores, percentiles, and how to read your child's psychoeducational evaluation report.
Read the entry →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.
Read the entry →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.
Read the entry →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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