Child & Teen Neuropsychological Evaluation
For children, teens and young adults whose learning, attention, behavior or social life isn't adding up.
Parents usually call after a long stretch of partial answers. "He's clearly smart but can't get started on homework." "She reads fluently but can't tell you what she just read." "The school says he's fine, but at home every night ends in tears."
A neuropsychological evaluation looks at all of a child's skills side by side, so it can show where the breakdown is happening. It also shows what a child does well, which matters just as much when it comes to planning help.
Common Reasons for an Evaluation
- Dyslexia and other learning disabilities
- ADHD and attention problems
- Autism spectrum questions
- Twice-exceptional (2E) profiles
- Executive functioning problems
- Anxiety or low mood that affects school
- School accommodations (504 plans and IEPs)
What Gets Tested
Testing takes place over one full day in person, using a broad range of standardized measures. For children and teens this covers:
- Cognitive ability (IQ)
- Academic achievement: reading, writing and math
- Executive functioning
- Auditory and visual memory
- Visual and auditory attention
- Social and emotional functioning
- Personality patterns
- Dyslexia
Before testing, Dr. Tutty takes a detailed developmental history: how your child developed as a baby and toddler, how they cope with strong feelings or conflict, whether attention, memory or finishing tasks has been a problem, and what your child wants for their own future and what seems to be getting in the way.
Teens and Young Adults
For high school students and young adults up to age 22, the questions are often practical: Why is junior year suddenly so much harder? Does my student need extended time on exams? Will the college disability office accept this documentation? Colleges and testing agencies generally want recent, thorough testing, and a neuropsychological evaluation is designed to provide it. Older students usually take an active part in the feedback session, since the recommendations are about how they study and work.
What the Report Gives You
The written report explains how your child learns, processes information and handles attention and emotion, along with genuine strengths. Recommendations are split by setting so each person knows their part:
- Home: strategies for parents and caregivers
- School: accommodations and supports for teachers and the 504 or IEP team
- Clinical: guidance for your pediatrician, therapist or tutor
Questions Parents Ask
At what age can a child be evaluated?
Dr. Tutty evaluates children, adolescents and young adults ages 5 to 22. Whether an evaluation makes sense at a particular age is discussed during the free consultation.
My child has already had a school evaluation. Is this different?
Usually, yes. A school evaluation is mainly designed to decide eligibility for services. A neuropsychological evaluation covers more areas, such as memory, attention, executive functioning and emotional functioning, and aims to explain why a child is struggling.
Will the school accept a private evaluation?
Schools are required to consider an outside evaluation the family shares with them. The report is written with recommendations that can be used in 504 and IEP planning.
Can teachers give input?
When it's appropriate, information may be gathered from teachers or the school to get a fuller picture of how a child is doing.
Evaluations are provided through Aspyre Psychology. See the practice's child evaluation page for more.
Manhattan Office:
353 Lexington Ave,
New York, NY 10016
Contact
Phone
332-232-3696
IN PERSON AND/OR VIDEO APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
Contact Us
Tell us a little about the person who needs the evaluation and what's prompting the question. We'll get back to you to set up a free 15-minute consultation by phone or video.