Autism & development
Thoughtful evaluation of social communication, play, behavior, and early developmental differences.
About
Licensed clinical psychologist for children and teens
Dr. Augustine Provencio is a licensed clinical psychologist in Menlo Park specializing in psychological and neurodevelopmental assessment for children and teens, from birth to 18. He evaluates autism, ADHD and attention, learning, development, and emotional and behavioral functioning, in English and Spanish. A former 5th-grade teacher and education specialist, he takes a child-centered, strengths-based, culturally responsive approach and writes reports families and schools can act on.
Our approach
How our assessments help
Assessments explain how a child learns, behaves, and communicates. Reports translate testing into everyday steps families and schools can use. Dr. Provencio combines clinical training with classroom experience to keep recommendations practical and classroom‑relevant.
- Dr. Provencio is a licensed clinical psychologist
- Child‑centered, strengths‑based, culturally responsive approach
- Former 5th‑grade teacher and education specialist informs results
About Dr. Provencio
Assessment should feel like a conversation, not a verdict.
Dr. Provencio is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in psychological and neurodevelopmental assessment for children and adolescents. He is especially passionate about working with young children and helping families understand both their child’s strengths and areas of need. A bilingual Spanish-speaking psychologist, former 5th-grade teacher, and education specialist, he understands that children live across many worlds. His culturally responsive approach considers the full picture—from home and school to family, identity, and community.
Areas of focus
Questions deserve careful answers.
Every evaluation is shaped around the child—not a checklist. The goal is understanding that families can use.
Learning & attention
A clear picture of how a child learns, focuses, solves problems, and navigates school demands.
Emotional functioning
Careful attention to the feelings and behaviors that shape everyday life at home and at school.
Training & experience
Clinical depth. Classroom perspective.
His path through psychology and education gives Dr. Provencio a practical understanding of how children develop, learn, and connect. Additional clinical training at UCSF and Providence Saint John’s Child and Family Development Center.
- 1
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Postdoctoral fellowship focused on early childhood and child and adolescent assessment and treatment.
- 2
University of San Francisco
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
- 3
University of the Pacific
Master of Arts in Education
- 4
UC Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology
Research & community
Care shaped by the questions families live every day.
From parent coaching to doctoral research, Dr. Provencio’s work has consistently centered access, culture, and the real-world experiences of children and caregivers.
Family support
Bilingual parent coaching
As a parent coach with UCSF’s CARE study, Augustine worked with parents in English and Spanish to strengthen positive relationships and secure attachments.
Early research
Children, community & access
At USF’s Social Reasoning in Childhood Lab, he focused his interests on trauma and disparities in mental health resources within underserved schools and communities.
Doctoral research · 2025
Supporting families through difficult decisions
His dissertation examined decisional conflict and quality of life among parents whose children were receiving hospital-based treatment for a recent cancer diagnosis.
Beyond the office
A curious mind, in and out of the clinic.
Outside of his clinical work, Augustine enjoys hiking, discovering new music, cooking, and learning about new cultures through travel. He and his wife also share life with two cats, Mojo and Junie, who keep things interesting.