The following are a few examples of the types of concerns that commonly lead people to inquire about psychological and neuropsychological testing services.
- My child is struggling in school. How can I determine the cause of these difficulties so that I can figure out the best way to help or get the help that is needed?
- My pre-schooler seems to be lagging behind her peers. How can I tell whether this is a normal variation or something that needs further attention?
- I have had trouble at work with procrastination, meeting deadlines, and staying focused on projects. Why is this happening, and what can I do about it?
- My siblings and I are concerned about our dad’s memory. How can we determine whether there is really a problem?
- I’ve been concerned about my own memory lately. I would like to know whether this is just normal aging, or if there is a problem that needs attention.
School Psychological Consultations and Evaluations
- Provide psychoeducational evaluations — public, charter, and private schools
- Accompany parents to school to meet with educators
- Teach time-out strategies and behavior modification
Neuropsychological and Psychological Evaluations
- Diagnostic evaluations
- Assessment of cognitive deficiency and recovery (dementias, memory concerns, changes in mood or behavior, difficulty completing tasks)
- Early childhood evaluation of children 2+ years of age for anxiety, developmental delay, dysregulation, or autism spectrum disorders
- Consultation with attorneys regarding guardianship, conservatorship, or competency to establish a will
- Reading, math, and writing evaluations
- Pediatric and adult ADHD determination
- Gifted determination
- Evaluation of depression, anxiety, or mood difficulty
- School refusal
- Young adult accomodations for SAT/ACT
- College transitions