Neuropsychological Evaluations That Provide Real Answers
Comprehensive psychological evaluations designed to identify learning differences, developmental challenges, and mental health concerns—so families can move forward with clarity and confidence.
Licensed Educational Psychologist (Psy.D.)
Evaluations Conducted by Our Clinician
Located in Norwell, MA
Clinician-Led Evaluations From Start to Finish
Led by an experienced licensed educational psychologist, Vested Academics provides thoughtful, in-depth evaluations for children, teenagers, and college students. Every step of the process is managed personally by your clinician, ensuring careful attention, clear communication, and recommendations that schools and families can trust.
Speak directly with our intake coordinator to discuss your child’s needs and determine whether an evaluation is appropriate.
When Something Doesn’t Feel Quite Right
Many families begin exploring psychological or neuropsychological evaluations when they notice their child struggling in school, experiencing anxiety around learning, or falling behind despite strong effort.
An evaluation can help uncover the underlying reasons—whether related to learning disabilities, developmental differences, attention challenges, or emotional factors—and provide clear guidance for next steps.
Common reasons families pursue evaluations include:
Difficulty focusing, organizing, or completing schoolwork
Concerns about learning disabilities or academic progress
Questions about ADHD, anxiety, or other developmental challenges
Preparing for school accommodations such as IEP or 504 plans
Understanding how a child learns best
A Thoughtful, Individualized Approach
Unlike large testing centers where families interact with multiple clinicians, every evaluation at Vested Academics is conducted personally by the evaluating psychologist—from the initial consultation through testing, interpretation, and recommendations.
This collaborative, family-centered approach ensures that each evaluation is both thorough and deeply informed by your child’s unique experiences.
Clinician-Led from Start to Finish
Your evaluation is managed entirely by the evaluating psychologist, ensuring consistency and careful attention throughout the process.
Extensive Experience Across School and Clinical Settings
Our clinicians have worked in public schools, private schools, and clinical environments—providing a well-rounded understanding of how evaluations translate into real educational support.
Reports That Schools Can Understand and Implement
Each report is carefully written to be scientifically thorough while remaining clear and practical for parents, teachers, and administrators.
Warm, Supportive Evaluation Experience
Children and families often feel anxious about testing. Our clinicians create an environment that is welcoming, respectful, and supportive.
Comprehensive Insight Into How Your Child Learns
Our comprehensive psychological evaluations assess a wide range of cognitive, academic, and emotional factors to better understand a child’s learning profile.
Areas commonly evaluated include:
Learning disabilities
ADHD and attention challenges
Executive functioning
Academic achievement
Cognitive and intellectual functioning
Social-emotional development
Behavioral concerns
The goal is not simply to generate scores—but to provide meaningful insight and actionable recommendations.
A Clear and Supportive Process
Complimentary Consultation
Begin with a brief conversation to discuss your concerns and determine whether an evaluation may be appropriate.
Initial Assessment
Your clinician meets with your family to gather background information and understand your child’s experiences in school and at home.
In-Person Testing
Testing typically takes place over one or two sessions at our family-friendly, 3,000-square-foot Norwell learning center.
Results & Analysis
You receive a detailed report outlining findings, diagnoses when appropriate, and clear recommendations for next steps at home and school.
Experienced, Credentialed, and Thoughtful
About Dr. Stephen Howley, Psy.D.
Dr. Stephen Howley is a licensed educational psychologist with more than 15 years of experience evaluating children and adolescents. He conducts comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations to understand how a child learns, thinks, and experiences the world.
Dr. Howley personally conducts every evaluation—from consultation to testing and recommendations—ensuring families receive thoughtful, individualized guidance.
He holds a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) from William James College and has worked in public schools, private schools, and clinical settings, giving him deep insight into both academic and emotional factors that affect student success.
Our Private Learning Center
All in-person testing takes place at the Vested Academics Learning Center:
200 Cordwainer Drive
Suite 201A
Norwell, MA 02061
Initial consultations and follow-up meetings may be conducted via phone or video conference.
Flexible Options for Families
While we do not accept insurance, we offer:
• Competitive pricing
• Customized evaluation packages
• Flexible payment plans
During your complimentary consultation, we can discuss options and help determine the most appropriate evaluation for your child.
Let’s Start with a Conversation
Choosing to pursue a psychological evaluation is an important step. Our goal is to provide families with the clarity, guidance, and support they need to move forward with confidence.
Speak directly with our intake coordinator and get your questions answered—no obligation.