Look For Learning Disability Testing Near Me in Redding, CT
Welcome to the online platform of Dr. Joshua Shifrin, a licensed psychologist bringing 30+ years of experience to clients across 30 states. Dr. Joshua Shifrin, a Diplomate of the American Board of School Neuropsychology and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist specializes in pediatric/school neuropsychological evaluations (Ages 5-25) to provide a deep understanding of children’s cognitive and emotional functioning needed for successful academic and social outcomes. Explore our website for more information on our top-quality services that cater to your child’s unique needs.
The Value of Early Neuropsychological Testing
Early diagnosis is crucial in managing learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, Asperger’s syndrome, and other neurological conditions that can hinder your child’s academic and social growth. Our comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations offer a detailed understanding of your child’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses to help formulate tailored approaches to address their specific needs for optimum progress.
Our Learning Disability Testing Services
At Dr. Joshua Shifrin’s clinic, we offer a range of top-quality learning disability testing services for children and young adults. Here are some of the services we provide:
ADHD Testing in Redding, CT
Our ADHD testing service helps to diagnose and manage symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and young adults. We use state-of-the-art testing techniques to determine ADHD severity and evaluate the best medications, behavioral management, and therapy to tailor a customized treatment plan to help your child succeed academically and socially.
Dyslexia Testing in Redding, CT
Our clinic utilizes the latest testing tools to identify and manage dyslexia symptoms that include difficulties in reading, spelling, and writing. Our comprehensive dyslexia evaluation outlines individual accommodations and interventions for your child’s academic and personal growth.
Autism Testing in Redding, CT
Our experienced pediatric neuropsychologist is skilled in performing autism-specific evaluations to identify, diagnose, and develop personalized care plans to manage Autism Spectrum Disorder’s diverse symptoms. We collaborate with your child’s therapy team and educators to ensure they receive the best care possible.
Benefits Of Choosing Our Neuropsychological Evaluation Services
At Dr. Joshua Shifrin’s clinic, you’re signing up for the following benefits:
Comprehensive Evaluations
Our neuropsychological evaluations are comprehensive, including cognitive, academic, social-emotional, and behavioral assessments. These evaluations provide valuable insights about the brain’s functionalities and help formulate personalized interventions to support academic and personal success.
Personalized Testing
We create personalized testing for each client, depending on their specific needs. Our goal is to provide unique results that cater to your child’s particular academic and emotional-psychological profile.
Accurate Diagnosis & Treatment Plan
Our comprehensive evaluations facilitate an accurate diagnosis that leads to an individualized treatment plan that caters to your child’s precise needs. This unique approach maximizes chances for successful academic and social outcomes.
Experienced Team
Our team of experienced pediatric neuropsychologists utilizes up-to-date techniques to provide high-quality evaluation services resulting in investment in your child’s future academic and social success.
Contact Us Today for Expert Learning Disability Testing Services
Do you have concerns about your child’s academic and social growth? Do you suspect a learning disability, ADHD, autism, or other neurological conditions that hinder your child’s academic progress? Let our clinic help. Call us today at 860-966-0309 or email us at drshifrin@yahoo.com to learn more about our services and schedule an appointment.
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.
Information
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.