Stephanie Dow-Romero

Clear Information, Practical Plans

As a parent, all you want are clear answers and a plan you can trust to support your child.

I work with children and young adults and their families to understand learning, attention, and executive functioning challenges and to create concrete plans for support at school and at home. At EmpowerED, my focus is on comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs), consultation and IEP support, as well as one‑on‑one executive functioning coaching.

I often help with:

Questions about learning, attention, or social/emotional development

Clarifying confusing or mixed messages from school evaluations

Executive functioning needs, such as planning, organization, and follow-through

Navigating IEP or 504 processes and next steps

Psychoeducational Evaluations

Independent Educational
Evaluations (IEEs)

IEP Consulting & School Meeting Support

Executive Function Coaching

Comprehensive Evaluations That See The Whole Child

My approach to assessment is thorough and collaborative. I do not look only at test scores or a single setting. Instead, I aim to understand the whole child: their strengths, areas of need, history, and day‑to‑day experience at school and at home.

When we work together on an evaluation, you can expect that I will:

Gather information from multiple sources, including caregivers, teachers, and records

Look carefully at cognitive, academic, and executive functioning skills

Explain findings in clear, understandable language

Work with you and, when appropriate, school teams to connect results to specific support strategies

The goal is not just a report, but a shared understanding of what is going on and a set of targeted, realistic recommendations you can use in real classrooms and real life.

Supporting Diverse Learners And Underserved Communities

Over the years, I have worked with children from kindergarten through age 22, including those in adult transition programs. A great deal of my time has been spent supporting middle and high school children as academic and executive functioning demands increase.

My experience includes:

Children from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds

Diverse school communities

Underserved communities and families experiencing significant socioeconomic challenges

A big part of my role is helping children, families, and school staff better identify and understand each child’s needs and disabilities so that the tools and support strategies implemented can be more focused and effective. I value working in partnership with families and schools to make sure children are seen accurately and given opportunities to thrive.

Education, Credentials, & Ongoing Learning

My education and professional training are rooted in school psychology, behavior, and executive functioning, with ongoing learning in school neuropsychology.

Education

B.A. in Psychology, San Diego State University

M.S. in School Psychology, National University

Licenses and credentials

Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP) #4588

Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CA‑110210106)

Diplomate, American Board of School Neuropsychology (ABSNP)

Additional training

Board Certified Behavior Analyst coursework, National University

Currently enrolled in the School Neuropsychology Institute program

Executive Functioning Coach training

This combination of school psychology, behavior analysis coursework, neuropsychology training, and executive functioning coaching allows me to support children with complex learning and attention challenges in a way that is both detailed and practical.

Life Outside The Office

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors and staying active. Hiking, Pilates, and running are some of my favorite ways to recharge. I also love going to my son’s sports and activities to cheer him on.