About Thrive Care Neuropsychology

About Thrive Care Neuropsychology

At Thrive Care Neuropsychology, we specialize in comprehensive pediatric neuropsychological evaluations and Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) for children, adolescents, and young adults. Our practice is grounded in science, guided by compassion, and centered on families. Our practice services families throughout Southern California, including Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, Inland Empire, Pasadena, Orange County, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley.

We combine scientific rigor with a compassionate, family-centered approach to help parents, schools/Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams, and children understand strengths, challenges, and the best path forward.

Meet the Psychologist

Dr. Aileen Arratoonian, Ph.D

Founder, Pediatric Neuropsychologist

Dr. Aileen Arratoonian, PhD (Dr. A to the children she works with), is a licensed bilingual (English/Armenian) pediatric neuropsychologist servicing families in Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, Orange County, Inland Empire, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley.

With specialized training in pediatric neuropsychological and psychoeducational assessments, Dr. Arratoonian helps children, adolescents, and families understand learning differences, developmental challenges, and emotional or behavioral concerns, providing objective guidance and actionable recommendations.

Dr. Arratoonian has over 20 years experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults with developmental and/or psychiatric disorders or challenges. Additionally, she has over 10 years experience conducting Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) across Southern California, including psychoeducational, functional behavioral assessments, educationally-related mental health services assessments, and special circumstance instructional assistance (SCIA) assessments.

Areas of Specialization

• Pediatric Neuropsychology
• Psychoeducational and Neuropsychological Assessments
• Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)
• ERMHS and SCIA Assessments
• School Consultation, IEP, and 504 Plan support
• Assessment of ADHD, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disorders, and executive functioning
• Social/emotional challenges affecting children and adolescents, including Depression and Anxiety disorders

Approach

Dr. Arratoonian takes a compassionate, family-centered, and solution-focused approach to assessment:

• Objective and independent: providing families and schools with unbiased, thorough insights
• Strengths-based: identifying not just challenges, but each child's unique abilities and potential
• Collaborative: partnering with families, teachers, IEP teams, behavioral specialists, and other professionals to create practical, actionable recommendations
• Child-friendly: assessments are structured to reduce stress, build rapport, and encourage engagement
• Evidence-based: using the latest research and best practices in pediatric neuropsychology to guide evaluations and recommendations

Professional Philosophy

Every child deserves to be understood as a whole person, not just a diagnosis. My goal is to help families gain clarity, understand their child's strengths and needs, and provide practical strategies that support growth and success at school, home, and beyond.