Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities Assessments Centennial, CO
Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities Assessments Centennial, CO
If you feel that your child is having learning difficulties, it is essential to get them tested early to identify and address any challenges they might have. Dr. Shifrin is a professional who can help you get a neuropsychological evaluation or testing for Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, and other nonverbal learning disabilities in Centennial, CO. Our tailored testing helps to determine if a nonverbal learning disability exists and provides effective strategies and programs to help your child.
Comprehensive Programs for a Range of Learning Disabilities in Centennial, CO
Learning disabilities are not a reflection of intelligence, and many children with diagnosed learning disabilities have average or even high intelligence. At Dr. Shifrin’s online office in Centennial, CO, we can assess your child’s developmental skills and provide proven strategies and programs that will help them reach their full potential.
Our comprehensive services include:
Autism & Asperger’s Assessments in Centennial, CO
If you suspect that your child may be on the Autism Spectrum, Dr. Shifrin can help you. With over 20 years of experience in neuropsychological evaluations, Dr. Shifrin can identify any underlying neuropsychological issues and offer effective solutions.
Learning Disability Testing in Centennial, CO
If your child is having difficulty learning, we offer learning disability testing to identify and address any skills that require improvement. With personalized strategies and programs, we can help your child overcome their learning challenges and achieve academic success.
ADD & ADHD Testing in Centennial, CO
If your child is struggling with inattention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity, they could have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD). Our comprehensive testing can help identify any underlying neuropsychological factors and provide expert advice and suitable treatment options to alleviate their symptoms.
Nonverbal Learning Disability Assessments in Centennial, CO
If your child has difficulty with social interaction, understanding nonverbal cues, or visual-spatial tasks, they may have a nonverbal learning disability. Through testing and evaluation, Dr. Shifrin can identify and address any problems and provide personalized strategies and programs to support your child’s learning.
If you are looking for neurodevelopmental assessments in Centennial, CO, Dr. Shifrin has the skills and experience to provide expert assessments tailored to your child’s needs and abilities.
The Benefits of Seeking Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities Assessments in Centennial, CO
Addressing learning challenges through specialized testing and evaluation has many benefits, including:
Early Identification and Intervention
Testing early allows you to identify and address any challenges your child might have in their developmental stages. Early intervention can help to minimize the effects of disabilities and maximize their potential for academic and personal growth.
Personalized Support and Strategies
Neuropsychological testing identifies individual strengths and weaknesses and provides personalized strategies and programs that help to improve academic performance and enhance social and behavioral skills. This support helps to ensure long-term academic and personal success.
Improved Academic Performance
By addressing learning disabilities and optimizing learning strategies, neuropsychological assessments can help to improve academic performance, self-esteem, and confidence in their abilities to achieve their goals.
Improved Social and Behavioral Skills
Learning disabilities can often affect social interaction and behavioral skills that can be addressed through specialized testing and intervention. Neuropsychological assessments can help children develop critical social skills, reduce stress and anxiety symptoms, and enhance self-esteem.
Call to Schedule Your Nonverbal Learning Disability Assessment in Centennial, CO
If you suspect your child is experiencing learning challenges, do not wait for them to fall further behind in school. Dr. Shifrin has been providing expert nonverbal learning disability assessments in Centennial, CO, and has the expertise and experience to help your child overcome their educational challenges.
Call Dr. Shifrin today at 860-966-0309 to schedule an appointment for neuropsychological testing. Do not hesitate to give your child the assessment they need to help discover 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.