Autism & Aspergers Testing Hawthorne, Washington, D. C.

Autism & Aspergers Testing Hawthorne, Washington, D. C.

Dr. Joshua Shifrin is an accredited neuropsychologist located in Hawthorne, Washington, D. C. He can help you if your child requires a psychological assessment for Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, or other learning disabilities. With the rise of Autism and Aspergers, it has become more important to test your child early if you feel they may be on the Autism spectrum. If you are looking for neuropsychological evaluation in Hawthorne, Washington, D. C., call ‪860-966-0309‬ today. Through testing that is tailored to the child, Dr. Shifrin can determine if a nonverbal learning disability exists.

A learning disability assessment can differentiate between various conditions, enabling targeted assistance to be sought that offers the best chance of success. A learning disability need not be a reflection of intelligence (many children with a diagnosed learning disability are of average or even high intelligence). Instead, it may relate to difficulty with one or more areas of learning. If your child faces problems completing tasks that others of their age mastered years ago, it could be the case that they are suffering from some form of learning disability. Call our office today, and see how Dr. Shifrin can help you and your child through proven strategies and empirical programs.

Dr. Shifrin specializes in pediatric/school neuropsychological evaluations (Ages 5-25) and is a licensed psychologist in New Jersey and New York. Our services feature comprehensive programs such as Learning Disability assessments, nonverbal Learning Disability testing, Autism & Asperger, and ADD & ADHD testing in Hawthorne, Washington, D. C. Dr. Joshua Shifrin has the tools and experience to help guide you, and your child, through exhaustive ADD or ADHD testing.

If you require neuropsychological assessments in Hawthorne, Washington, D. C., Call today at ‪860-966-0309‬ to schedule an appointment for a neuropsychological evaluation. Dr. Shifrin is licensed and has been a neuropsychological expert in the field for over 20 years. There are several signs that your child may be on the Autism Spectrum, but only someone like Dr. Shifrin can uncover the exact neuropsychological issues.

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.