Services

Assessment: Through the use of a variety of standardized psychological tests, I will attempt to answer the questions that brought you and your child for this assessment. These questions generally concern intellectual abilities, cognitive functioning, attention, academic achievement, personality functioning, and social/emotional behavior.  Throughout the assessment process, you have the right to inquire about the nature or purpose of all procedures. You also have the right to know the test results, interpretations and recommendations.

The assessment process will require direct contact, interviewing and testing.  The evaluation includes, but is not limited to, informational interview followed by the administration of neuropsychological, educational and psychological tests.  I will also collect and review information from schools, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other professionals involved in your child’s current or previous care.  It is common for clients to complete the testing over one to two testing sessions, depending on their age and the nature of the assessment. Please note that given the complexity and involvement in testing, for every hour of face-to-face interaction, I typically spend the equivalent number of hours scoring and analyzing test data as well as composing recommendations and referrals into a comprehensive report.  Following the testing sessions, you will have the opportunity to meet with me to discuss the testing results.  Once you have been provided in-person feedback regarding the testing results, the formal written report will follow.

I Offer Four Types of Services:

Full Neuropsychological Test Battery
The Full Neuropsychological Test Battery is a comprehensive evaluation, which examines several areas of functioning many of which are deemed necessary for evaluation if one is seeking standardized testing or in-school accommodations, as well as special school placement.  The areas assessed include: IQ, academics (reading, writing, and math and academic fluency), auditory processing and language, attention and executive functioning (planning, organization, and mental flexibility), visual and verbal memory, visual/spatial and fine motor skills, learning style, and a thorough review of social/emotional traits and behavior. If appropriate, observing your child in his/her school setting may be conducted and is typical for grades K-2. Consultation with your child’s school as well as any treating clinicians is encouraged. Typically, for every hour we spend in my office, I spend another hour outside the office scoring, analyzing, consulting, referring and writing a comprehensive report.

The evaluation process will include:

  • An initial intake session (60-90 min) followed by 6-8 hours of in-person testing typically conducted over 2-3 separate testing days.
  • When appropriate, consultation with your child’s school and any treating clinicians.
  • An interpretive conference (90 min), held approximately 1-3 weeks upon completion of the testing.
  • A written report of your child’s profile complete with recommendations based on your child’s needs and testing profile.
  • Guidance in planning for appropriate educational placement and treatment options.
  • When applicable, assistance in receiving accommodations in school or on standardized tests.

Psychoeducational Test Battery
The Psychoeducational Test Battery is examines several areas of functioning many of which are deemed necessary for evaluation if one is seeking standardized testing or in-school accommodations, as well as special school placement.  The areas assessed include: IQ, academics (reading, writing, and math and academic fluency), auditory processing and language, attention and executive functioning (planning, organization, and mental flexibility), and a very brief overview of social/emotional traits and behavior. If appropriate, observing your child in his/her school setting may be conducted. Consultation with your child’s school as well as any treating clinicians is encouraged. This evaluation typically necessary if one is seeking accommodations in school or on standardized testing. Face-to-face time is 7-9 hours. Typically, for every hour we spend in my office, I spend another hour outside the office scoring, analyzing, consulting, referring and writing a comprehensive report.

The evaluation process will include:

  • 1-2 days of testing lasting 5-6 hours and parent intake (60 minutes). When appropriate, consultation with your child’s school and any treating clinicians.
  • An interpretive conference (90 min), held approximately 1-3 weeks upon completion of the testing.
  • A written report of your child’s profile complete with recommendations.
  • Guidance in planning for appropriate educational placement and treatment options.
  • When applicable, assistance in receiving accommodations in school or on standardized tests.

Abbreviated Psychoeducational Test Battery/Dyslexia Assessment.
The Abbreviated Psychoeducational Test Battery assesses IQ and reading achievement for the purpose of discerning whether a diagnosis of dyslexia is present.  There is no quantitative measurement of attention, executive functioning or social/emotional traits and behavior. No consultation with school or treatment providers is performed. Testing is generally done in one day.

Psychological Test Battery
The Psychological Test Battery is intended to assess your child’s social and emotional functioning as well as personality traits. It includes: review of records, consultations when appropriate, when appropriate IQ testing, self-report, parent and teacher/clinician rating scales of behavior and symptomatology, clinical interviews, and personality measures and projective tests of psychological and personality functioning.  Typically, for every hour we spend in my office, I spend another hour outside the office scoring, analyzing, consulting, referring and writing a comprehensive report.

The evaluation process will include:

  • An initial intake session (90 minutes) followed by 3-4 hours of in-person testing and interviewing conducted in one or two testing days. Typically outside consultations are involved and range from 30-120 minutes of phone time.
  • When permission granted, consultations with your child’s school and any treating clinician(s). In most cases, this involves lengthy or numerous phone consultations.
  • A feedback session (90 minutes), also known as an interpretive conference, held approximately 1-3 weeks upon completion of the testing.
  • A written report of your child’s profile complete with recommendations based on your child’s needs and testing profile.
  • Guidance in planning for appropriate educational placement and treatment options.
  • Recommendations and Referrals.

IQ Assessment Only
Depending on the age of your child, this assessment will include solely an IQ test, which may be the Wechsler Intelligence Test for Children (WISC) or the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Adults (WAIS). IQ testing alone is typically sought out for private school placement or categorization of Gifted and Talented.

Consultation:
This process is for those seeking consultation in situations where testing may or may not take place. Consultation services may include review of documents and prior testings as well as consults with other professionals for the purpose of treatment planning and/or educational placement.