We help stressed-out parents with upset kids.

CALM DOWN KIDS provides psychological testing and therapeutic assessment for 0 to 16-year-old children whose parents are concerned with their child’s behavior and school success.

Seeing your child's self-esteem drop because they are having difficulty can be heartbreaking.Do you feel clueless about how to help?

You Are Not Alone!

It's time to find new approaches to help your child succeed.

1

Schedule a call.

Reduce the back-and-forth of phone tag. Schedule a call within the next week.

2

Discuss your needs.

Speak with a psychologist about your concerns and ask questions about the services offered.

3

Make things better.

Make a plan for ongoing services and resources. Watch your family transform.

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Get Off the Struggle Bus.

Imagine walking away feeling confident that you understand your child's diagnosis, can advocate for their needs, and know what to do at home to make things better.

Assessments can:
● Tell us what a child cannot and does not know how to tell us
● Provide a deeper understanding in less time than therapy
● Aid in treatment planning and reduce the time spent in therapy
● Scientifically back up the therapist's interpretations of what is happening
● Provide a diagnosis necessary for educational and behavioral services

Here's what others have to say...

“Dr. Turner's workshop was interesting and packed with practical, relevant information, and strategies that parents could use right away. Parents left feeling they had something tangible to work with. Definitely a win for our families!”

Dr. Lori Johnson

PsychologistPsyD

Aimee Alling

School Director
Big Sur Charter School

Alisha Sweyd

Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT, CFRC, CCTP

Assessments We Provide

We offer a wide variety of diagnostic and comprehensive psychological assessment services 

Mental Wellness Checkup

Mental Wellness Check-up

A Mental Wellness Check-up is for children ages 2.5 to 16 years old whose parents are concerned with how their child's mental development impacts their current and future success.
● A brief screening of 8 developmental domains● Determine if further assessment is needed

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Developmental Assessment

Developmental Assessment

Early intervention is key to helping your child be successful. We offer a comprehensive developmental assessment for children 0-5 years old.

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Autism Diagnosis

Autism Diagnosis

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex set of symptoms that challenges a child’s ability to make and keep friends.
● Odd behaviors and body movements● Trouble learning to take care of themselves● Difficulty with communicating and making eye contact● Avoid or ignore other children or prefer being on their own

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ADHD Diagnosis

ADHD Diagnosis

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has two distinct implications on a child’s development: inattention and/or hyperactivity. 
● Difficulty paying attention● Disorganized and losing things frequently● Forget what you just told them● Move non-stop without thinking

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IQ Testing

Intelligence (IQ) Testing

Intelligence testing is about understanding how your child learns, retains, and recalls information. It's more than just "being smart."
● Test memory and learning● Determine giftedness or intellectual disability● Support private school applications

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Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities

Dyslexia & Other Learning Challenges

Learning disorders, like dyslexia, are challenging in today’s fast-paced school environment.
● Trouble with reading, writing, and math● Struggle to keep up in the classroom● Poor self-esteem● Homework or school refusal

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Assessments We Provide

We offer a wide variety of diagnostic and comprehensive psychological assessment services 

Mental Wellness Checkup

Mental Wellness Check-up

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Developmental Assessment

Developmental Assessment

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Autism Diagnosis

Autism Diagnosis

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ADHD Diagnosis

ADHD Diagnosis

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IQ Testing

Intelligence (IQ) Testing

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Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities

Dyslexia & Other Learning Challenges

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Contact Us

Providing all of California with online and in-person services.

Campbell Branch

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96 West Campbell AvenueCampbell, CA 95008

Monterey Branch

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140 West Franklin Street #202Monterey, CA 93940