our services

At Exceptional Cognitions, we believe every student deserves personalized support to unlock their full potential. Whether your child needs help with reading, writing, test prep, or executive functioning, our team creates tailored strategies that meet them where they are — and help them go further. We work closely with students, families, and other professionals to deliver compassionate, effective coaching that builds confidence, skills, and long-term success.

Personalized Coaching, Tailored to Your Needs

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    Academic Coaching

    Homework Help & Skill Building
    Boost reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary for stronger grades and confidence.

    Test Prep & Essay Coaching
    Prepare for standardized tests (SAT, ACT, state exams) and craft standout admissions essays.

    Support for All Levels
    Customized coaching for K–12, college, gifted, and exceptional learners.

    $60 per hour
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    Blended Coaching

    Integrated Academic + Study Skills
    Combine homework help with coaching in organization, time management, and planning.

    Supports All Abilities
    Especially effective for neurodiverse & gifted students, creating the building blocks for long-term success.

    Collaborative Approach
    We work closely with families, schools, and psychological professionals to ensure a fully supported, personalized plan.

    $75 per hour
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    Exceptionality Coaching

    Neurodivergent Support
    Personalized coaching for children & adults, collaborating with families, schools, and psychological professionals.

    Executive Function
    Skills development within the nine areas of executive function.

    Life Skills
    Customized programs focused on regular socialization, intellectual, and cognitive stimulation.

    $100 per hour

Why Choose Exceptional Cognitions?

At Exceptional Cognitions, we believe every learner deserves a customized path to success — not a one-size-fits-all program. Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Truly Customized Curriculum
    Based on ongoing assessments, we design every learning plan around your child’s unique strengths, needs, and goals, ensuring focused support that makes a real difference.

  • Expertise with Neurodiverse Learners
    Our team has deep experience working with students with ADHD, 2e, autism, dyslexia, learning disabilities, giftedness, and more. We understand how to connect with each learner in ways that work for them.

  • Social Worker–Led Insight
    With a background in social work, our founder and team bring added expertise in motivation, resilience, and family support — helping your child not just academically, but emotionally.

  • Real-World Success, Not Just Grades
    We care about more than test scores. Our coaching focuses on building life skills: independence, confidence, problem-solving, and executive function — preparing students for long-term success at school, at work, and in life.

Jinyi Yang

Not only has Elina made great progress academically, but her confidence has grown tremendously under Ms. Jeanie's guidance. Ms. Jeanie's patience, dedication, and ability to connect with students have made a lasting impact on Elina’s development.
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Work with us

By providing students with customized learning opportunities, our students discover their own unique learning style and can navigate their futures with confidence.

FAQs

  • We work with learners from preschool through college — and even adults seeking academic or executive function coaching. Whether your child is just starting school or preparing for college entrance exams, we tailor support to their stage and needs.

  • We specialize in working with all kinds of learners, including students with IEPs or 504 plans, English language learners (ESL), gifted students, and neurodivergent individuals (such as those with ADHD, 2e, autism, or dyslexia).

  • Our services cover everything from reading comprehension, writing, grammar, and vocabulary to standardized test prep (state exams, SAT, ACT, and more) and admissions essay coaching for private high schools and colleges. We also offer homework help, study skills, and executive function coaching.

  • Yes! We support students preparing for major U.S. standardized tests, including: MAP, CAASPP, STAAR, IAR, SOL, MCAT, SSAT, SBAC, FAST, SCAT, HSPT, SAT, ACT — and more. If you’re unsure if we cover your test, just ask!

  • Our executive function coaching builds essential life and academic skills like time management, task planning, organization, goal setting, and self-monitoring — all crucial for students navigating ADHD, autism, or other learning challenges.

  • Absolutely. We believe in collaborative support and are happy to coordinate with schools, teachers, therapists, psychologists, or physicians to ensure your child’s learning plan fits smoothly within their broader care and success strategy.