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.
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.
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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