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Learning Pathways Neurodiversity-affirming evaluations for ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities in Folsom, CA. We help families get clear answers and practical next steps.

Serving the greater Sacramento area.

Executive functioning is your child's brain management system. 🧠 It helps with planning, remembering, getting started, s...
10/09/2026

Executive functioning is your child's brain management system. 🧠 It helps with planning, remembering, getting started, switching gears, and managing big feelings. When these skills are still developing, or are harder for a particular brain, it can look like forgetfulness, messiness, or "not trying." Swipe to see what executive functioning includes, what it can look like, and what actually helps.

10/06/2026

A positive IEE IEP experience! Sometimes IEP meetings, especially when they involve independent evaluators, can be contentious. But sometimes they can be collaborative, and we have the opportunity to be a bridge between the family and the district.

You asked, we answered! 💬We get a lot of the same great questions from families, so we figured we'd answer a few of the ...
10/02/2026

You asked, we answered! 💬

We get a lot of the same great questions from families, so we figured we'd answer a few of the most common ones in one place. Swipe through for the basics on logistics, getting started, and what to expect from the evaluation itself. Have a different question? Just ask, no question is too small.

10/01/2026

Testing is fun! Now not every test is super fun. It’s a variety of tasks and activities that test different areas of thinking, learning, and academic achievement. I explain to kids that some activities are fun and some might be kind of boring. Some will be easy, some will be hard. But they all help us learn about their unique brain. And the overall testing session is very positive and fun. It involves lots of get-to-know-you time, a big basket of fidgets, prizes for trying their best, and connection. If you have any questions about the actual testing session, drop them below.

Worry or anxiety? Knowing the difference can help. 💙Every kid worries sometimes, that's normal, even healthy. But someti...
09/29/2026

Worry or anxiety? Knowing the difference can help. 💙

Every kid worries sometimes, that's normal, even healthy. But sometimes worry crosses a line into something that needs more support. Swipe through for the signs that separate everyday worry from something worth a closer look, and what helps either way.

What actually happens during an autism evaluation? It's not a single test or a checklist, it's a full picture built from...
09/18/2026

What actually happens during an autism evaluation? It's not a single test or a checklist, it's a full picture built from many pieces of information. Swipe through to see what we look at, what the process involves, and a few common myths worth clearing up.

Big news for busy families: we offer weekend appointments! 📅 Our new office gives us more flexibility to fit evaluations...
09/16/2026

Big news for busy families: we offer weekend appointments! 📅 Our new office gives us more flexibility to fit evaluations around school, work, and everything in between, without sacrificing the same thorough, personalized care.

Not sure where to start? Here's exactly what happens. 📋From your first call to your first testing appointment, we've tri...
09/14/2026

Not sure where to start? Here's exactly what happens. 📋

From your first call to your first testing appointment, we've tried to make this process as simple as possible:

You reach out, chat briefly with Vanessa, our admin assistant, then self-schedule a free 15-30 minute consultation with Stephanie, by phone or Zoom, whichever you prefer. It's a no-pressure conversation to answer your questions and talk through next steps. If you're ready to move forward, we'll send intake forms and get your testing appointments on the calendar.

No guesswork required. 💙

This kind of feedback is exactly why we do this work. 💙Getting a clear, well-supported report can change everything, not...
09/12/2026

This kind of feedback is exactly why we do this work. 💙

Getting a clear, well-supported report can change everything, not just for how a family understands their child, but for how quickly a school can put the right supports in place. So grateful this family let us be part of that process.

(Shared with permission from the family.)

Meet Dr. Shietel Chhana, Psy.D., NCSP 👋Dr. Chhana is a Licensed Educational Psychologist, Nationally Certified School Ps...
09/09/2026

Meet Dr. Shietel Chhana, Psy.D., NCSP 👋

Dr. Chhana is a Licensed Educational Psychologist, Nationally Certified School Psychologist, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 13 years of experience across public, nonpublic, and residential school settings. She earned her Doctorate in Educational Psychology from Alliant International University and holds a Diplomate in School Neuropsychology through ABSNP.

Her background spans group homes, residential treatment centers, county mental health programs, and psychiatric hospitals, giving her deep experience supporting neurodiverse students, including those with learning differences, attention and executive functioning challenges, and complex social-emotional needs. She's especially passionate about using assessment to help schools build individualized supports so students can thrive academically and emotionally.

We're so glad to have her on our team! 💙

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