The Bylund Clinic

The Bylund Clinic The Bylund Clinic specializes in neuropsychological, psycho-educational, and post-secondary transition evaluations.

We are experts in Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE), completing objective, thorough assessments for the Bay Area. We now have offices in Sunnyvale, Walnut Creek, and Brentwood and are accepting new clients. The Bylund Clinic provides psycho-educational and neuropsychological assessment and intervention services to support children and youth with learning differences.

A child can have brilliant ideas and still struggle to put those ideas on paper.In the newest episode of The Bylund Clin...
09/23/2026

A child can have brilliant ideas and still struggle to put those ideas on paper.

In the newest episode of The Bylund Clinic Podcast, Dr. James Bylund speaks with Brenda Ray of Pen to Pathways about writing intervention, learning differences, and how parents can support struggling writers.

They discuss:
• Why writing difficulties can involve much more than spelling or grammar
• The difference between accommodations and actual writing intervention
• How explicit, systematic instruction builds stronger writers
• Practical strategies for organizing ideas and constructing sentences
• Why confidence, creativity, and a willingness to make mistakes matter

Writing is a complex skill; difficulty with writing does not mean a student lacks ideas, intelligence, or understanding.

Listen to the episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bylund-clinic/id1774330111

Learn more about Pen to Pathways:
https://www.pentopathways.com/

Learn more about The Bylund Clinic:
https://thebylundclinic.com/

This podcast is for general educational purposes only. Listening does not create a therapist–client or other therapeutic relationship and is not a substitute for individualized professional advice.

When math is consistently hard for a child, it may be about more than effort, or simply “not being a math person.”In Epi...
08/26/2026

When math is consistently hard for a child, it may be about more than effort, or simply “not being a math person.”

In Episode 19 of The Bylund Clinic Podcast, Dr. James Bylund, PsyD, LEP, and Danielle Morales, LEP, NCSP, explore dyscalculia, math anxiety, and the many reasons children may struggle with math.

We discuss:

• How dyscalculia can affect number sense, math-fact retrieval, calculations, word problems, and mathematical reasoning

• Why math difficulties are sometimes linked to ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, or executive-functioning challenges

• How repeated confusion, time pressure, and embarrassment can contribute to math anxiety

• What parents should look for in a comprehensive psychoeducational or neuropsychological assessment

• Which instructional approaches and school-based supports may help

Two children with similar math scores may struggle for very different reasons. A strong evaluation should do more than confirm that a child is having difficulty; it should explain why and connect those findings to meaningful intervention.

Listen to The Bylund Clinic Podcast on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bylund-clinic/id1774330111

Learn more about The Bylund Clinic:
https://thebylundclinic.com/



This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized professional assessment, diagnosis, or treatment.

08/08/2026

You probably use accessibility tools every single day without realizing it.

Closed captions. Voice-to-text. Curb cuts. Voice assistants.

Many of these tools were created to support people with disabilities, but ended up making life easier for everyone.

In Episode 16 of The Bylund Clinic podcast, AAC specialist Anya Ashouri explains why assistive technology isn’t just about devices; it’s about access, communication, and helping kids participate more fully at home, at school, and in the world.

🎧 Assistive Tech 101 for Parents: listen now.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-16-assistive-tech-101-for-parents/id1774330111?i=1000765660568

07/29/2026

A speech or language delay does not always mean autism.

A child may have an expressive language delay, hearing loss, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or another developmental concern—and those differences are not always easy for parents to identify on their own as Elizabeth Perry, SLP of STAG Speech explains in her recent conversation with The Bylund Clinic.

Seeking guidance from a pediatrician, speech-language pathologist, or developmental specialist can help families understand what is happening and what support their child may need.

Watch or listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-18-you-are-the-expert-on-your-child-speech/id1774330111?i=1000776165893

07/27/2026

Parents are often told not to worry too soon—but they are also the people who know their child best.

In this conversation, East Bay speech-language pathologist Liz Perry shares clear early communication milestones, while offering an equally important reminder: seeking an evaluation does not commit a family to therapy. It simply creates an opportunity to better understand a child’s needs.

This episode of The Bylund Podcast explores early speech and language development, autism, AAC, multilingual assessment, and the vital role parents play as experts on their own children.

Listen to the full episode for a thoughtful, practical conversation designed to help families feel more informed—and less alone.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-18-you-are-the-expert-on-your-child-speech/id1774330111?i=1000776165893

Learn more at thebylundclinic.com and stagspeech.com.

07/27/2026

When a bright, capable child is struggling with reading, writing, or math, it can be difficult for parents to know what kind of support they need, or where to begin.

In this episode of The Bylund Clinic Podcast, Dr. James Bylund, Psy.D., LEP. James Bylund speaks with Redwood Literacy co-founder Kait Feriante about dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and what effective intervention can look like in practice.

They discuss why families should not feel they have to wait to begin helping, how progress should be monitored, and why building confidence matters just as much as building academic skills.

Redwood Literacy provides specialized online support for students with learning differences, while The Bylund Clinic serves Bay Area families through dyslexia evaluations and educational guidance.

Listen to the full episode for a practical, reassuring conversation for parents navigating what comes next.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-17-beyond-the-diagnosis-helping-kids-with/id1774330111?i=1000770234123

Redwood Literacy: redwoodliteracy.com

The Bylund Clinic: thebylundclinic.com

07/24/2026

When does anxiety become something more than avoidance—and how can parents and clinicians tell the difference?

In this clip, Maria Gregory, LEP, explains how a PDA profile may look different from generalized anxiety, oppositional behavior, or family-based power struggles. While many children avoid tasks that feel stressful or non-preferred, PDA-related responses may be far more intense and disproportionate to the demand itself.

Listen to A Parent’s Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) wherever you get your podcasts.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-15-a-parents-guide-to-pathological-demand/id1774330111?i=1000744901156

Learn more about TheraTree Community at theratreecommunity.com and the Bylund Clinic at bylundclinic.com.

Many IEPs carry the same anxiety goal forward year after year: “The student will use three coping strategies to self-reg...
07/17/2026

Many IEPs carry the same anxiety goal forward year after year: “The student will use three coping strategies to self-regulate.”

Coping skills matter, but they should not be the entire plan. Effective anxiety support also includes psychoeducation, recognizing avoidance, and gradually practicing how to tolerate distress while staying engaged in safe, meaningful activities.

For some students, that may include exposure-based work with an appropriately trained provider, using tools such as SUDS ratings to track anxiety before, during, and after a task.

The goal is not simply to help students feel less anxious in the moment. It is to help them better understand anxiety, reduce avoidance, and build confidence doing hard things.

In college and trade school, there are no IEPs. Students are expected to contact the disability services office, explain...
07/13/2026

In college and trade school, there are no IEPs. Students are expected to contact the disability services office, explain their disability, and request the accommodations they need.

That level of independence does not begin after graduation. Preparation should start during the high school years through meaningful psychoeducation and direct self-advocacy instruction.

It is not enough for a student to simply say, “I have dyslexia,” ADHD, or another disability. They should understand how their disability affects them, which strategies and accommodations are helpful, and how to communicate their needs clearly.

IEP goals can support this development by targeting disability awareness, understanding of accommodations, and the ability to ask for help or advocate for support in real situations.

These are not just school skills. They are essential transition skills for college, trade school, employment, and adult life.

Danielle Morales, LEP, NCSP, at The Bylund Clinic, sits down with Elizabeth Perry, Speech and Language Pathologist and f...
07/09/2026

Danielle Morales, LEP, NCSP, at The Bylund Clinic, sits down with Elizabeth Perry, Speech and Language Pathologist and founder/director of Speech Therapy and Accent Group (STAG) in the East Bay, for a deeply practical conversation about speech, language, autism, AAC, multilingual assessment, early intervention, IEEs, and IEP advocacy.

This episode is especially helpful for parents who are wondering:

When should I seek a speech-language evaluation?

What milestones should I be watching for?

What does it mean that “communication comes before speech”?

Will AAC support or delay verbal language?

How can I better understand my role in the IEP process?

Liz brings a thoughtful, neurodiversity-affirming lens to the conversation and reminds families that parents are not just participants in special education decisions. They are essential experts on their own child.

Above all, this episode is a steadying reminder that parents are not alone, not overreacting, and not powerless. With the right support, communication therapy can become part of everyday connection, confidence, and quality of life.

Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-18-you-are-the-expert-on-your-child-speech/id1774330111?i=1000776165893

Learn more about The Bylund Clinic: https://thebylundclinic.com/

Learn more about Liz Perry and Speech Therapy and Accent Group: https://stagspeech.com

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Walnut Creek, CA
94596

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