Expert Giftedness & IQ Testing in Pasadena.

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Does This Sound Like You or Your Child?

Whether you are a parent navigating competitive private school applications or trying to understand a highly complex, asynchronous child, your journey is valid. We provide highly individualized testing for:

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Private School Applicants

Requiring a certified, standalone IQ test (such as the WPPSI-IV, WISC-V or WAIS-5) administered by a licensed professional to meet mandatory independent school admissions and enrollment deadlines.

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Asynchronous Learners

Demonstrating advanced intellectual abilities or intense creative focus, yet struggling significantly with emotional regulation, social connections, or extreme boredom in traditional classrooms.

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Twice-Exceptional (2e) Profiles

Exhibiting exceptional cognitive strengths alongside hidden struggles like ADHD, dyslexia, or executive dysfunction—making them appear highly capable yet unable to perform consistently.

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Finding the Root Cause

Navigating a highly advanced, creative, or twice-exceptional cognitive profile looks entirely different from person to person. Because profound intellectual gifts frequently co-occur with intense emotional sensitivities, social friction, or hidden learning differences, a simple grade-level advancement or a superficial screening simply isn't enough to capture the full reality of your child's internal experience.

We are deeply committed to diagnostic precision. Our goal is never to reduce a child to a single score, but to identify the exact landscape of their unique mind. Whether you require a streamlined baseline metric or a thorough, 360-degree neurodevelopmental evaluation, we ensure your family walks away feeling truly seen, validated, and armed with an empowering blueprint for the future.

Rigorous Science. Genuine Care.

Regional Leadership & Elite Training

You aren't just seeing any clinic—you are working with recognized leaders in the field. Director Dr. Allen Sung serves as the Vice President of the San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association (SGVPA), leading a dedicated team of specialists trained at premier clinical and academic institutions like UCLA, NYU Langone Health and Rutgers University.

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No Long Waitlists

Don't wait half a year for clarity. As a private practice, we prioritize unhurried, attentive care and typically have the clinical availability to begin the evaluation process within a few weeks.

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A Culture of Kindness, Warmth & Respect

We believe that premier clinical science is meaningless without genuine empathy. From your very first phone call to your final feedback session, you will be treated with deep respect, warmth, and hospitality. We pride ourselves on creating an inviting, supportive environment where you feel genuinely cared for every step of the way.

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Clear Pricing, No Surprises.

We provide two distinct financial pathways tailored precisely to your family's explicit testing goals:

  • Standalone IQ Testing ($1,000): A streamlined, targeted cognitive testing session designed to satisfy school application mandates. Includes standardized testing, scoring, formal documentation, and feedback session.

  • Comprehensive Gifted & Twice-Exceptional Evaluations (Begins at $4,900): A deep-dive, multi-dimensional neurodevelopmental assessment investigating complex intellectual profiles, executive functioning, asynchronous traits, and potential co-occurring learning differences or attention concerns.

The Investment

We operate as an out-of-network private practice. For patients wishing to seek reimbursement from their insurance, our care team can provide an itemized "superbill" upon request, complete with the specific diagnostic codes required by PPO insurance carriers.

Out-of-Network Benefits

Your peace of mind is our priority from the moment you arrive. Enjoy the convenience of easy, free parking in our private building lot, leading into a clean, quiet, and highly professional office suite designed to provide a pleasant, peaceful space for your family.

A Welcoming Environment

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Your Path Forward in
3 Simple Steps

A WELCOMING FIRST STEP

Pick a time on our live calendar for a free, 15-minute phone consultation. You’ll speak with a member of our dedicated care team who will listen to your story with warmth, respect, and zero pressure.

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THE SPECIALIZED EVALUATION

A collaborative process at our Pasadena office. Depending on your track, this involves either an IQ testing session, or a comprehensive, multi-hour neurodevelopmental battery evaluating integrated intellect, executive function, sensory processing, and academic style.

THE ROADMAP & PRESENTATION

Our process concludes with a warm, professional feedback session where your doctor translates dense clinical results into practical, accessible insights. Following this discussion, you will receive your formal, comprehensive written report (delivered in approximately two weeks). While final approval always rests with the individual institution, our reports are meticulously structured to meet the rigorous criteria required to advocate for school accommodations (IEPs/504 plans), university support, or high-stakes testing adjustments.

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Meet Your Assessment Team

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Dr. Gianna Rinaldi

Registered Psychological Associate (PSB 94029178)

As our Lead Assessment Clinician, Dr. Rinaldi focuses on comprehensive clinical, academic, and neurodevelopmental testing. Earning her doctorate from Rutgers University and completing advanced clinical training at NYU Langone Health's Department of Neurology, she pairs precision with a gentle, collaborative touch under the dedicated supervision of Dr. Allen Sung.

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Practice Director & Clinical Supervisor (PSY 26245)

Dr. Allen Sung

Dr. Sung brings nearly two decades of clinical expertise to the practice and currently serves as the Vice President of the San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association. As Practice Director, he ensures every evaluation reflects the highest standards of clinical accuracy, providing dedicated supervisor oversight, meticulous quality assurance, and a warm, welcoming experience for our entire clinical team.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • While many families utilize a standalone IQ test to satisfy elite private school admissions mandates, it is also frequently required for public school GATE program appeals, high-IQ society qualification (such as Mensa), or to establish an objective baseline cognitive profile. We utilize globally recognized Wechsler instruments (WPPSI-IV, WISC-V, WAIS-5) alongside advanced cognitive tools like the RIAS-2. For individuals requiring language-free assessment, we also offer specialized nonverbal measures, including the CTONI-2 and TONI-4, ensuring an accurate, fair, and precise capture of your unique mind.

  • Twice-Exceptional, or 2e, refers to individuals who possess exceptional intellectual gifts or talents alongside a co-occurring neurodivergent profile or learning challenge—such as ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, or executive functioning deficits. Because their high intelligence often masks their struggles, and their struggles mask their advanced cognitive abilities, these individuals are frequently misunderstood, underachieving, or misdiagnosed without a rigorous, multi-battery evaluation.

  • This is one of the most common reasons families seek our help. Advanced cognitive capacity does not automatically equal strong executive functioning or academic compliance. When a highly intelligent child underperforms, it can often be a sign of intense classroom boredom, hidden learning vulnerabilities, or underlying attentional barriers. Our evaluations isolate exactly where the disconnect lies, transforming frustration into a targeted behavioral and educational plan.

  • For a standalone IQ test, the face-to-face testing session typically takes 1 to 1.5 hours in a quiet, highly encouraging environment designed to minimize performance anxiety. Because we understand that independent school admissions deadlines are strict and non-negotiable, we fast-track our scoring to ensure your formal documentation is prepared and delivered promptly to meet your specific submission timeline.

  • We recognize that exploring a child's cognitive boundaries can bring a unique mix of emotions. Our role is to guide your family through this process with immense warmth. By focusing on a person’s whole cognitive profile from a solution-focused, strengths-based lens, we ensure the final report serves as an empowering guide for self-understanding, emotional validation, and real-world growth rather than a limitation.

Let's Find Your Path Forward

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