We evaluate and treat all school-related and behavioral child/adolescent issues. Adults are accepted for Autism, Learning Disability and ADHD testing only.
Types of Assessments Offered
ALL TESTING CAN BE DONE VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE except for those under 7 and those being evaluated for Autism.
Learning Disabilities
Tests Administered:
- Reading Math and Writing tests
(Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement IV)
(Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement 3) - Processing (auditory, visual, memory, logic)
(Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Ability and Oral Language IV) - IQ to better understand potential
(Wechsler Intelligence Tests germaine to child’ age e.g. WISC-V, WPPSI IV, WAIS IV) - includes initial session, two 2-hour testing sessions and feedback session with parents (children over 14 included)
ALL TESTING CAN BE DONE VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE except for those under 7 and those being evaluated for Autism.
Parents meet with the doctor who presents a no-nonsense gameplan that might include recommendations for the school (504 or IEP plan), pinpoint tutoring, placement changes and parenting recommendations. SEE Rates and Insurance TAB FOR PRICING.
Attention Deficit Disorders
- Testing rules out other causes of focus issues such as anxiety, dependency, lack of interest, undermovtivation, learning weaknesses.
- Includes initial session, 2 hours testing, and feedback results session
- Testing includes academic, psychological, personality and focus testing
- Includes computerized test of focus
Parents then have a full hour meeting with doctor so that:
- Parents can better understand child’s personality and any diagnosis that may apply.
- Parenting specific to the child is then taught
- The need for any treatments including medicine, alternative approaches and techniques/strategies.
- a Section 504 or IEP is planned and accommodations written
ALL TESTING CAN BE DONE VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE except for those under 7 and those being evaluated for Autism.
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Autism Spectrum Disorders including High Functioning Autism, formerly Asperger’s
- Testing includes the gold standard of autism evaluation—the ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule), plus tests of Intellectual Potential, Developmental and Social Maturity plus parent and teacher ratings.
After assessment, Parents then have a full hour meeting with doctor so that:
- Parents understand what Autism means and how it affect the Parent-Child relationship
- Parenting that is effective for ASD is taught.
- Referrals can be made to ABA (Behavioral intervention), Speech and Occupational therapies
- a Section 504 or IEP is planned and accommodations written
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The Following Issues Can Also Be Fully Evaluated:
- Behavior Disorders (including tantrums, oppositional disorder and anger)
- Children’s form of OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
- Anxiety including social anxiety, school avoidance and seperation anxiety
- School Admissions testing, Gifted testing