Monarch Learning & Attention Center

Monarch Learning & Attention Center Monarch Learning & Attention Center provides comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations for students.

We also provide ASD and ADHD evaluations for individuals 6 years and older. We are a team of licensed clinical psychologists who have over 25 years of combined experience. We provide comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and young adults with concerns regarding learning, attention, executive functioning, autism, behavior functioning, and emotional functioning.

When your child is diagnosed with autism, it can feel like you finally have answers—but what if that’s only part of the ...
04/07/2026

When your child is diagnosed with autism, it can feel like you finally have answers—but what if that’s only part of the story?

Many autistic children also experience anxiety, ADHD, or learning differences. These layers can make behaviors seem confusing, inconsistent, or overwhelming—for both kids and parents. But here’s the shift that changes everything:

👉 Instead of asking “Why is this so hard?”
👉 Start asking “What systems need support?”

Understanding co-occurring conditions isn’t about adding labels—it’s about unlocking the right support, reducing frustration, and protecting your child’s confidence.

✨ Your child isn’t “difficult.”
✨ Their brain is multifaceted—and with the right tools, they can thrive.

Learn more on the blog: https://www.monarchassessment.com/post/autism-and-co-occurring-conditions

April is Autism Acceptance Month 💙If your child has recently been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, you may be fe...
04/02/2026

April is Autism Acceptance Month 💙

If your child has recently been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, you may be feeling a mix of clarity, relief, fear, and uncertainty—all at once. You’re not alone, and every one of those reactions is valid.

In our latest blog, we explore what an autism diagnosis really means:
✨ It’s a description—not a prediction
✨ It doesn’t define your child’s limits or future
✨ It opens the door to understanding, support, and advocacy

Most importantly, we center a neurodiversity-affirming perspective—one that honors your child’s strengths while supporting their needs.

This Autism Acceptance Month, let’s move beyond awareness and into understanding, dignity, and true support.

👉 Read the full post: https://www.monarchassessment.com/post/understanding-an-autism-spectrum-disorder-diagnosis

World Bipolar Day is a reminder that mood disorders don’t only affect adults—and that awareness doesn’t have to mean ala...
03/30/2026

World Bipolar Day is a reminder that mood disorders don’t only affect adults—and that awareness doesn’t have to mean alarm.

Today’s blog post helps parents understand how mood disorders can show up in children, what’s typical development, what may warrant support, and how to approach concerns with clarity, compassion, and care.

Blog Link:
https://www.monarchassessment.com/post/mood-disorders-in-children-bipolar

Raising siblings is never simple—but when one or more children are neurodivergent, the balancing act can feel even harde...
03/26/2026

Raising siblings is never simple—but when one or more children are neurodivergent, the balancing act can feel even harder.

Today’s blog post explores how to support every child in your family with equity, not just equality, and how to nurture understanding, connection, and emotional well-being for all siblings.

Blog Link:
https://www.monarchassessment.com/post/siblings-and-neurodiversity

Your child often seems “elsewhere,” slow to start, or mentally foggy — but not disruptive.They might have Cognitive Dise...
03/24/2026

Your child often seems “elsewhere,” slow to start, or mentally foggy — but not disruptive.

They might have Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome (CDS) — a quietly exhausting pattern that looks like daydreaming, slow processing, or low mental energy.

It’s not laziness. It’s a different cognitive rhythm — and with the right support, your child can thrive. Learn more about CDS on the blog!

Blog Link:
https://www.monarchassessment.com/post/cognitive-disengagement-syndrome

💔 Tiny comment. Delayed text. A frustrated tone. And suddenly, your emotions feel like a tidal wave.If this hits close t...
03/19/2026

💔 Tiny comment. Delayed text. A frustrated tone. And suddenly, your emotions feel like a tidal wave.

If this hits close to home, you might be experiencing Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) — a common ADHD trait where perceived rejection or criticism can feel intense, sudden, and overwhelming.

RSD isn’t about being “too sensitive.” It’s about how your brain processes and regulates emotional information — and understanding it can help you respond with clarity, compassion, and control.

Learn how RSD shows up, why it happens, and strategies to manage it without self-judgment.

Blog Link:
https://www.monarchassessment.com/post/what-the-new-study-on-touch-sensitivity-in-adhd-means-for-you

Do tags, seams, or light touches make you want to rip your clothes off immediately? 👕😖You’re not imagining it — and scie...
03/17/2026

Do tags, seams, or light touches make you want to rip your clothes off immediately? 👕😖

You’re not imagining it — and science has your back.

A new study in BMC Psychiatry shows that adults with ADHD process touch differently at the brain level. People with ADHD have stronger sensory responses, lower tolerance for tactile stimulation, and are more prone to sensory overload — especially if inattention is part of the picture.

This helps explain why:
• Clothing feels unbearably irritating
• Light touches or accidental contact can feel overwhelming
• Your nervous system seems to turn the volume up on everyday sensations

It’s not being dramatic.
It’s not a “quirk.”
It’s just how your nervous system works.

In our latest blog post, we break down the research, what it means for daily life, and practical ways to cope with sensory overload — so you can feel more comfortable, focused, and understood.



Blog Link: https://www.monarchassessment.com/post/what-the-new-study-on-touch-sensitivity-in-adhd-means-for-you

Many adults with ADHD describe a painful pattern in relationships: wanting support, asking for it, and still feeling emo...
03/13/2026

Many adults with ADHD describe a painful pattern in relationships: wanting support, asking for it, and still feeling emotionally shortchanged.
A new study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships helps explain why. As ADHD symptoms increase, so does the desire for emotional, practical, and validating support — but that need doesn’t always translate into feeling supported. The issue isn’t effort or care. It’s how support is communicated, delivered, and emotionally registered.

In our latest blog post, we break down:
• What “support gaps” are and why they happen
• How ADHD symptoms affect emotional processing
• Why miscommunication doesn’t mean misalignment
• Practical ways couples can reshape support so it feels safe and meaningful

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation feeling misunderstood — this research offers clarity, compassion, and hope. 💙

Blog Link: https://www.monarchassessment.com/post/why-adults-with-adhd-often-crave-more-relationship-support-than-they-feel-they-get

ADHD diagnoses are rising — but it’s not because kids are “suddenly different.”It’s because we’re finally seeing them mo...
03/10/2026

ADHD diagnoses are rising — but it’s not because kids are “suddenly different.”

It’s because we’re finally seeing them more clearly.

Greater awareness, reduced stigma, evolving schools, and better access to care mean more children are being recognized, understood, and supported — not that ADHD is an “epidemic.”

In our latest blog post, we break down the science behind why ADHD diagnoses are increasing and what it actually means for parents. We explore how diagnostic practices have changed, why schools play such a big role, and how families can focus on support over labels.

https://www.monarchassessment.com/post/why-adhd-diagnoses-are-increasing

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month—and awareness means more than celebrating strengths. 💙Our children a...
03/05/2026

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month—and awareness means more than celebrating strengths. 💙

Our children are capable, creative, and worthy as they are – and many also need significant, ongoing supports to thrive.

This post explores the reality parents live every day: holding pride and exhaustion, joy and advocacy, strengths and needs—at the same time.

Because inclusion isn’t just an attitude. It’s action, support, and honesty.

👉 Read more on the blog:
https://www.monarchassessment.com/post/developmental-disabilities-awareness-month

Different brains. Different paths. Powerful problem-solving.Parents of neurodiverse kids are often told what their child...
03/05/2026

Different brains. Different paths. Powerful problem-solving.

Parents of neurodiverse kids are often told what their children struggle with—but far less about how they actually think. 🧠✨

Problem-solving isn’t one skill or one “right” method. It’s shaped by attention, creativity, emotion, memory, and persistence—and neurodivergent children often approach it in ways that are misunderstood, not flawed.

Today's blog post explores how ADHD, autism, dyslexia, anxiety, and twice-exceptional profiles shape problem-solving, why these approaches are so often misread in traditional settings, and how parents can nurture their child’s natural thinking without minimizing real support needs.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your child’s way of thinking is a weakness—or a strength waiting to be supported—this is for you.

🔗 Read the full post: [link]

Parents often share this with us.This disconnect can be a sign of masking—a coping strategy many neurodivergent children...
02/26/2026

Parents often share this with us.

This disconnect can be a sign of masking—a coping strategy many neurodivergent children use to get through school, often at a real emotional cost.

Our latest blog breaks down what masking is, why children do it, how it shows up, and how parents can support authenticity, recovery, and well-being. Check it out:https://www.monarchassessment.com/post/understanding-masking.

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