Full neuropsychological evaluations (assessments)
A comprehensive assessment to assess skills including cognition, behavior, verbal learning and memory skills, non-verbal processing, executive function skills, social skills and emotional functioning. The information gathered in a neuropsychological assessment is used to delineate a child’s strengths and vulnerabilities
Neurodevelopmental assessment for children under three years of age
Neurodevelopmental assessments are for children under three years of age. Due to the child’s young age, there is less testing involved than a full neuropsychological evaluation. Areas assessed often include: early cognition, language, fine motor skills, socio-emotional and behavioral functioning.
Records review and consultation services
Consultation services are available upon request. A typical consultation would include a full record review and in-person meeting to discuss previous test findings and current treatment plan. Verbal recommendations are offered during the in-person meeting.
School-based observations
Often as part of an evaluation, there is a question about whether a child’s school-based services are appropriate. In these situations, families (and/or their advocates!) often request a school observation in order to see the student in their academic environment, obtain more information about school services, and to help identify any areas where programming can be strengthened. School observations are not covered by insurance and are privately arranged.
Participation in IEP and team meetings
A neuropsychological evaluation is a lengthy process. At the end, each family receives a detailed report with individualized recommendations for educational and/or treatment programming. Many families choose to share the report with their school district. In turn, the district is required to convene a team meeting to review the outside assessment results. Some families feel overwhelmed presenting the test findings at the meeting and prefer for the evaluator to attend. This is an optional service for families who want support at the meeting(s). Insurance does not cover the cost of this service. Arrangements are made privately with the family.
Academic Achievement Testing and Consultation
Many families need or want academic testing in order to advocate for supports or services their child may need at school. Academic achievement testing and consultation services are offered either as an adjunct to a full neuropsychological evaluation or as a stand-alone service. Academic achievement testing includes a full battery of educational tests, scoring, verbal feedback and a detailed written report with specific recommendations. Insurance does not cover academic testing services. For further information, please contact Dr. Kiley-Brabeck directly.
Thank you so much for sending (our child's) report. We were so pleased with it’s thoroughness and with your detailed recommendations. It’s an amazing feeling to finally understand what’s going on for (our child) and to have a road map to help him. I’m so incredibly grateful to you and feel so blessed that we found you . You are a Godsend. Thank you so much, Karen!
– A family of a middle school age child, North Andover, MA