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A Personal Note from Tonya Klem, Ed.S.If your child is struggling in school, please take advantage of my free 20-minute initial consultation. Navigating the world of special education and academic support can be overwhelming, and my goal is to provide you with immediate clarity. We will discuss your child's specific academic, social, or behavioral challenges to determine which services suit your needs best—whether that is a comprehensive psychoeducational evaluation or a targeted dyslexia screener.
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Comprehensive Psychoeducational Evaluations and Screeners
Every evaluation at Thrive Counseling and Assessment is personalized to meet the specific referral concerns of the student and their family. Whether you are seeking diagnostic clarity for ADHD, dyslexia, other learning disabilities, or autism, my approach is evidence-based and designed to provide a clear roadmap for academic and personal growth.
A comprehensive evaluation typically includes the following assessments:
A comprehensive evaluation typically includes the following assessments:
- Intelligence & Cognitive Processing: Examining how your child processes information and identifying their unique cognitive strengths.
- Academic Achievement Testing: Assessing proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics to identify specific skill gaps.
- Phonological Processing Assessment: Gold-standard, targeted testing specifically for dyslexia and literacy-based learning differences.
- Attention & Executive Functioning: Evaluating working memory, focus, and organization skills necessary for classroom success.
- Behavioral, Social, & Emotional Assessment: Understanding how your child’s environment and emotional well-being impact their daily performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I know if my child needs a screener or a full evaluation?
A: During our free 20-minute consultation, we will review your child’s academic history and current challenges to determine the appropriate depth of assessment needed to find the "why" behind their struggles.
Q: Will I receive documentation for school accommodations?
A: Yes. A primary goal of my evaluations is to provide actionable data and diagnostic clarity that can be used to support your child’s access to an IEP or 504 plan.
Q: Where does the testing take place?
A: All in-person evaluations take place at my office in Menomonie, WI. While the actual day of testing will occur in person, both the initial consultation and the final exit meeting can be conducted either virtually or in person, depending on your preference.
Q: Do you serve families from outside of Wisconsin?
A: Yes. I am licensed to provide psychological evaluations within the state of Wisconsin, and I frequently serve families traveling from Minnesota and other regions. Because all testing must occur within my licensed jurisdiction, families are welcome to travel to my Menomonie office for the evaluation day.
Q: Do you accept insurance?
A: I do not bill insurance directly. However, I am happy to provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for potential out-of-network reimbursement. I also accept HSA (Health Savings Account) and FSA (Flexible Spending Account) funds as payment for evaluations.
A: During our free 20-minute consultation, we will review your child’s academic history and current challenges to determine the appropriate depth of assessment needed to find the "why" behind their struggles.
Q: Will I receive documentation for school accommodations?
A: Yes. A primary goal of my evaluations is to provide actionable data and diagnostic clarity that can be used to support your child’s access to an IEP or 504 plan.
Q: Where does the testing take place?
A: All in-person evaluations take place at my office in Menomonie, WI. While the actual day of testing will occur in person, both the initial consultation and the final exit meeting can be conducted either virtually or in person, depending on your preference.
Q: Do you serve families from outside of Wisconsin?
A: Yes. I am licensed to provide psychological evaluations within the state of Wisconsin, and I frequently serve families traveling from Minnesota and other regions. Because all testing must occur within my licensed jurisdiction, families are welcome to travel to my Menomonie office for the evaluation day.
Q: Do you accept insurance?
A: I do not bill insurance directly. However, I am happy to provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for potential out-of-network reimbursement. I also accept HSA (Health Savings Account) and FSA (Flexible Spending Account) funds as payment for evaluations.
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You don’t have to navigate these academic hurdles alone. Take the first step toward getting your child the support they need to thrive.
I am conveniently located in Menomonie, WI—a short, manageable drive for families traveling from the Eau Claire area and the Twin Cities/Eden Prairie region.
I am conveniently located in Menomonie, WI—a short, manageable drive for families traveling from the Eau Claire area and the Twin Cities/Eden Prairie region.