About

Radha Richmond, MA, MA, Ed.S, is a Licensed Educational Psychologist (CA LEP #3249) and a diplomate of the American Board of School Neuropsychology, who has been practicing since 2008. Radha specializes in psychoeducational and school neuropsychological assessments for autism, inattention/hyperactivity (ADHD), executive functioning challenges, and learning disability assessments for difficulties in reading, writing, and math. Radha has a particular passion for dyslexia and other reading related difficulties as she believes that reading is fundamental to all other learning. She also has a passion for helping individuals with executive functioning challenges, as this is another area of skill that is essential to achieving any individual goal.

Radha conducts assessments for individuals from preschool to adult age, and for students from preschool to graduate school. She conducts private evaluations for families, as well as independent educational evaluations (IEE’s) for parents/school districts as an outside, objective source of information for the IEP team.

Radha has a deep knowledge of the teaching and learning process, having started her career as a classroom secondary teacher, and continuing on as a college/graduate level instructor at UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis, St. Mary’s College of California, and Brandman University. She has an in-depth knowledge of adult learners through this experience, as well as from the over 300+ presentations she has given to adults in the educational field, including teachers, principals, instructional assistants, school psychologists, speech therapists, behaviorists, and school counselors. 

Radha also has expertise in special education programs, services, and special education law, having served as both a special education principal and a SELPA program specialist for a decade, providing consultation and support to school districts, special education directors, and site staff. Radha has helped to build numerous programs for students with autism, and has deep knowledge about evidenced-based practices for students with autism, having been a part of a state-wide organization designed to disseminate knowledge about such practices to school districts and families.

Radha’s extensive experience and expertise in the field of special education sets her apart from other practitioners, as she brings not only the assessment expertise, but also the teaching, legal and programmatic expertise as well.

Radha is a seasoned trainer and educator. She started her career as a secondary teacher, and also has spent numerous years teaching at the college/graduate level as both a graduate student instructor and an adjunct faculty member.

A dedicated and knowledgeable educational psychologist with two decades of experience in the field of education/special education and educational psychology.

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I never learn anything talking. I only learn things when I ask questions.
— Lou Holtz

Degrees, Licenses, Credentials

  • Education Specialist (Ed.S.) Degree in School Psychology from Chapman University

  • Masters of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Psychology from Chapman University 

  • Master of Arts (M.A.) in Education from University of California, Santa Barbara 

  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology from University of California, Davis

  • CA Board of Behavioral Sciences- Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP) #3249

  • CA Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential - Clear

  • CA Clear Administrative Services Credential

  • Diplomate, American Board of School Neuropsychology #11058

Why do I do what I do?

I love helping people! I know it sounds cliche, but it really is true- I have dedicated my whole life to helping others, in both formal and informal capacities. As a teacher, however, is where I gained my thirst for unlocking the answers to why some children were able to learn and thrive in school and some were not. Becoming frustrated with my own limited knowledge of learning processes and how to differentiate instruction so that all of my students had access to the curriculum and could thrive, is what started me on my journey towards educational psychology.

Years later, having my own child added to my interest in the topic and truly gave me a different perspective into the hearts and minds of all the parents I work with. This only further fueled my compassion and empathy for the individuals that I serve.

Lastly, I love working with people! I am constantly in awe of the strength, resiliency, unique talents and interests, and abilities of the people who I work with and serve! Getting to know and work with so many different people and to be able to get to know their individual stories and lives is such a privilege and an honor.

Background and Experience


Wide-Ranging Knowledge and Expertise

Radha has been trained in the following:

  • Advanced Level Training in Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS)

  • Assistive Technology Assessment and Services

  • Dyslexia: Assessment, Evidenced-Based Practices, and Intervention

  • Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Training for Dyslexia Intervention (40 hours)

  • Educationally Related Mental Health Assessment (ERMHS)

  • Patterns of Strengths and Weaknesses Model for Specific Learning Disability Assessment

  • Cross-Cultural Neuropsychological Assessment

  • Neuropsychological Assessment

  • Evidenced-Based Practices for Autism


Graduate Education Instructor

Radha has taught at the graduate level for over a decade. Courses Taught:

  • Assessment for Special Education

  • Teaching Students with Mild/Moderate Learning Disabilities

  • Communication, Collaboration, and Consultation

  • Positive Behavior Supports

  • Learning Theory

  • Law and Ethics for School Psychologists


Seasoned and Passionate Trainer

In addition to this experience, Radha has trained hundreds of people on a wide range of topics.

Topics include:

  • Best Practices for Dyslexia Assessment

  • Positive behavior supports for children in schools

  • How to conduct a functional behavioral assessment

  • Evidence-Based Practices for students with Autism

  • Academic assessment

  • Best practices for assessing African-American students

  • IEP analysis: Educational Benefit

  • How to write a legally compliant IEP

  • How to write S.M.A.R.T. Goals for IEPs

  • Co-Teaching in Schools

Radha has been a Certified Trainer for:

  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI)

As well as a Trainer of Trainers for:

  • Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP)

  • Positive Behavioral Supports

  • Evidenced Based Practices for Autism

  • Trauma Informed Education