Look For Learning Disability Evaluations Near Me in Wilton, CT
If you are searching for ways to strengthen your child’s educational performance, seeking the professional services of Dr. Joshua Shifrin can make a great difference. Dr. Shifrin is an experienced, licensed psychologist specializing in pediatric/school neuropsychological evaluations for children between the ages of five and twenty-five. With a Diplomate of the American Board of School Neuropsychology qualification, Dr. Shifrin is nationally certified to provide comprehensive and accurate assessments.
The Importance of Early Neuropsychological Testing
With Dr. Shifrin’s evaluation services, you can be confident in receiving an accurate diagnosis for your child’s condition. An accurate diagnosis is crucial in developing a personalized treatment plan, including access to therapy programs, necessary medication, and specific behavioral management strategies for optimal progress. Moreover, having an understanding of your child’s diagnosis can help manage behavior at school, with education providers implementing a range of interventions once they are aware of the neuropsychological assessment.
Professional Neuropsychological Evaluations in Wilton, CT
Dr. Shifrin specializes in a range of widely recognized evaluation regimens such as autism evaluation, Asperger’s neuropsychological assessment, and evaluations for various other conditions that may interfere with your child’s learning. The results of these assessments can enhance your child’s ability to succeed in school while also supporting their personal growth and development. Dr. Shifrin provides his professional services to over 30 states via telehealth, including Wilton, CT, and the surrounding areas.
Our Neuropsychological Evaluation Services
1. Pediatric Neuropsychological Evaluation in Wilton, CT
Our pediatric neuropsychological evaluation service aims to assess a child’s cognitive, social-emotional, and behavioral functioning to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses. We provide our services in Wilton, CT, and the surrounding areas, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of a child’s condition and educational development.
2. Asperger’s Neuropsychological Assessment in Wilton, CT
Asperger’s syndrome is often complex to diagnose. Our Asperger’s neuropsychological evaluation service examines the child’s behavior, social interaction, and cognitive ability to develop a comprehensive diagnosis. We provide these services in Wilton, CT, and the surrounding areas, equipping parents and education professionals with the necessary tools for treatment and support.
3. Autism Evaluation in Wilton, CT
Autism spectrum assessment is incredibly important to identify early to develop an effective treatment plan for the child. Our autism evaluation service examines a child’s communication skills, behavior, and social interaction to arrive at a diagnosis, which produces personalized treatment plans effective in promoting educational and developmental progress. We provide these services in Wilton, CT, and the surrounding areas.
The Benefits of Our Neuropsychological Evaluation Services
Choosing our neuropsychological evaluation services benefits your child and your family in the following ways:
- Improving academic performance and social skills
- Developing personalized treatment plans that support your child’s unique needs
- Supporting the management of behavior in the classroom and other environments
- Providing you with accurate diagnosis and clarity in the face of the unknown
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Secure your appointment today for professional neuropsychological evaluation services in Wilton, CT, empowering your child to overcome education obstacles and succeed in life. Let Dr. Joshua Shifrin help your child reach their full potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pediatric neuropsychology deals with the relationship between children’s learning and behavior as it relates to their brain structure and systems. Our training in school neuropsychology allows us to take findings and make recommendations for school and community-based accommodations and supports. Learning disabilities, or other brain-based conditions, do not mean that your child is incapable of learning, gaining knowledge, or obtaining skills; instead it means that different methods of teaching or therapies must be utilized to help build skills and promote growth.
Pediatric neuropsychologists are licensed psychologists who have developed expertise in how the development of a child’s brain relates to, and impacts, their learning, behavior, and social-emotional development. They evaluate clients using a variety of assessment techniques, analyze test results, and devise targeted educational or treatments plans.
We tailor each assessment based on the referral questions or concerns presented. In general, the neuropsychological evaluation is conducted in order to assess a child’s strengths and weaknesses in neuropsychological, cognitive, and academic areas. Assessment of additional domains, such as adaptive functioning, social-emotional functioning, language and communication, and/or other areas may also be included depending on the needs of the individual. Parents and teachers are often asked to complete rating scales of behavior and skills. A developmental history and interview techniques also allow the psychologist to get a more complete picture of the child and the presenting concerns. The data from these various sources is integrated, and results are explained in a detailed report. When the assessment is completed, we meet with you to review all of the results and findings. We provide guidance and recommendations for interventions in the home setting, school setting, and community. Even if testing does not lead to a formal diagnosis, we provide detailed recommendations for improvement based on individual strengths and weaknesses. The neuropsychological report can be shared, with your permission, with other providers to help access the most appropriate treatments and interventions.
While we specialize in assessments for individuals who are currently, or planning to be, in a school setting, we will work with adults if the presenting concerns fall under an area where we have specialization. For example, an adult assessment may be appropriate for ADHD, Learning Disabilities, or Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The majority of our clients are pre-school through college students, including individuals who may be homeschooled. However, we often work with adults with a history of a known or suspected brain-based disability, who are in need of initial or updated testing for college or graduate school entrance exams. Adults may also need testing to qualify for appropriate accommodations within a higher education setting.
Your child should not prepare for cognitive (IQ) or other tests. In fact, exposing your child to similar test questions or materials can make their scores invalid. The best thing to do is to have your child have a good night’s rest and eat a healthy breakfast. They can bring snacks with them to have during breaks.
You can tell your child about the assessment using developmentally appropriate language that is tailored to the concern. For example, “you are going to play games and complete activities to learn more about how your brain works.” Please ask us if you would like ideas based on your child’s specific needs. We also always talk to the children about the process at the start of the assessment and answer any questions.
A full neuropsychological evaluation generally takes about 6-8 hours of direct testing. This occurs over 1-3 sessions, usually depending on the child’s age and presenting concerns. There is also an initial intake session, and a feedback session once the report is complete.
Gifted students, with or without additional exceptionalities, have unique needs in the schools and community. We love to work with gifted children and their families to provide an understanding of their cognitive and academic capabilities, along with a comprehensive understanding of their social and emotional needs. Reports for gifted individuals can be used to help advocate for your child within the school system, or to help plan appropriately for home schooling or private placements.
When working with twice exceptional children, we understand that individual scores do not always paint the full picture of a child’s unique abilities. We use dynamic assessment techniques to understand what your child can do under a variety of conditions, and to help plan and select the most appropriate interventions to help your child reach their potential.
In order to receive accommodations on any of the College Board examinations, students must provide recent testing and documentation of a qualifying disability. Depending on the type and severity of the disability, different testing accommodations may be provided. Common accommodations include extended time, larger print, access to a reader or scribe, visual supports, or a reduced distraction environment. When we write our reports and suggested recommendations for testing accommodations or services, we provide clear rationales for recommendations based on testing observations and results. Testing companies approve accommodation requests on a case-by-case basis, so we cannot guarantee approval of every request. However, we will make sure we provide the level of detail and quality required by testing companies and college settings.

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Joshua Shifrin, PhD, ABSNP, NCSP
Office Address:
2 West Northfield Rd. Suite 201A Livingston, NJ 07039
Mailing Address:
52 Holiday Dr. West Caldwell, NJ 07006
Neuropsychological Evaluations
Available Remotely for NY & NJ
860-966-0309
drshifrin@yahoo.com
Thank you for visiting the online office of Dr. Joshua Shifrin. Dr. Shifrin is a licensed psychologist in New Jersey, a Diplomate of the American Board of School Neuropsychology, as well as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, who specializes in pediatric/school neuropsychological evaluations Ages 5-25. Please feel free to view this website for more information about the services Dr. Shifrin can provide for you, and your child.