Autism & Aspergers Testing Surprise, AZ
Autism & Aspergers Testing Surprise, AZ
If you suspect that your child is struggling with learning difficulties or developmental delays, it is crucial to seek diagnostic services early to ensure that they receive the appropriate support. Dr. Joshua Shifrin provides comprehensive Autism & Aspergers Testing for parents in Surprise, AZ, and surrounding areas. Through personalized neuropsychological evaluations, Dr. Shifrin can determine the root of your child’s challenges and design individualized treatment plans that enable them to thrive.
Services
Our practice offers a range of diagnostic and assessment services to cater to the needs of children and young adults aged 5 to 25. Our core services include:
Autism & Aspergers Testing
Our Autism & Aspergers Testing services are designed to evaluate children and young adults who exhibit symptoms of autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Shifrin uses a combination of standardized measures, clinical interviews, and behavioral observations to assess your child’s overall developmental profile, social interaction skills, communication abilities, and restricted/repetitive behaviors. We provide comprehensive Autism & Aspergers assessments in Surprise, AZ, and surrounding areas, with support and guidance throughout the entire testing process.
Learning Disability Testing
If you suspect that your child has a learning disability that affects their academic performance, our Learning Disability Testing services can help. Dr. Shifrin can diagnose various types of learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. Through in-depth assessments, Dr. Shifrin can identify the underlying causes of your child’s learning disability and develop targeted interventions to help them meet their educational goals.
ADD & ADHD Testing
If your child has difficulty staying focused, sitting still, or completing tasks at home or school, they may have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD). Dr. Shifrin provides comprehensive evaluations for ADD/ADHD testing in Surprise, AZ, to diagnose and treat this common neurodevelopmental disorder. Our assessments include multiple measures, such as parent and teacher behavior rating scales, IQ tests, and cognitive assessments, to ensure accurate and reliable results. We provide personalized recommendations and interventions to help your child manage their symptoms and thrive.
Nonverbal Learning Disability Assessments
Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a child’s visual-spatial processing skills, motor coordination, and social skills. If you suspect that your child has NVLD, Dr. Shifrin provides specialized assessments that evaluate the specific deficits associated with this disorder. Our NVLD assessments include visual-spatial and fine motor skill tests, social cognition and communication assessments, and executive function evaluations. By pinpointing your child’s strengths and weaknesses, Dr. Shifrin can develop effective interventions that cater to their unique needs.
Benefits
At our practice, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality diagnostic services that match the needs of children and young adults. Here are some benefits you can expect from our Autism & Aspergers Testing and other diagnostic services:
- Expert diagnosis and personalized treatment planning based on your child’s specific needs and strengths.
- Comprehensive evaluations that consider all aspects of your child’s developmental profile, including social, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral domains.
- Recommendations and interventions that are evidence-based and tailored to the unique needs and goals of your child.
- Support and guidance throughout the testing process, including feedback and consultation with teachers, therapists, and other professionals in your child’s life.
- A collaborative approach that involves parents as partners in the diagnostic and treatment planning process.
Contact Us Today
If you suspect that your child has a learning disability, developmental delays, or autistic traits, contact us today to schedule an appointment for Autism & Aspergers Testing or other diagnostic services. We are located in Surprise, AZ, and serve families throughout the surrounding areas. Dr. Shifrin is a licensed neuropsychologist with over 20 years of experience diagnosing and treating children and young adults with developmental and learning disorders. Call us today at 860-966-0309 to learn more about our services and schedule your appointment. Let us 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.
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.