Neuropsychological

What is a neuropsychological evaluation?

A neuropsychological evaluation covers all areas of child’s functioning, including intellectual skills (IQ), academics, attention, executive functioning, working memory, processing speed, memory, language, visualspatial/visuoconstructional skills, sensorimotor/fine motor dexterity, adaptive/life skills, and psychological health. This type of evaluation aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of all factors that may be impacting a child’s functioning in school, at home, or other social settings. Children and adolescents are typically referred for a neuropsychological evaluation by a parent, medical doctor, teacher, school psychologist, or other professional for one or more of the following reasons.

• Suspected developmental or intellectual delay
• Difficulty with academic functioning/need to determine if a child qualifies for academic accommodations
• Difficulty with attention, hyperactivity, adaptive behavior, socialization, and/or emotional control
• A history of neurological or developmental difficulty known to affect the brain and/or brain systems (e.g., epilepsy, perinatal toxic exposure, a metabolic disorder, possible autism spectrum disorder or AD/HD diagnosis)
• A brain injury from head trauma or another type of physical stress
• It is necessary or desirable to document a child’s current functioning (a “baseline”) and/or measure progress or change over time
• Diagnostic clarity is desired

For more information about pediatric neuropsychological evaluations, see: Pediatric Neuropsychological Evaluations: FAQs

Dr. Whitman is a New York licensed clinical psychologist who performs pediatric neuropsychological evaluations. She lives with her husband and son in Park Slope.

Contact: lindsay@brooklynletters.com, 347-560-1399, www.lindsaywhitmanphd.com
Pay: Private pay only. Dr. Whitman does not accept insurance but is happy to provide a receipt for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Cash or check accepted.
HOURS: Wednesday & Friday 9AM-5PM
LOCATION: One Grand Central Place, 60 E. 42nd Street New York, NY.
TYPE OF SERVICES: Neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults. Dr. Whitman is also able to conduct neuropsychological evaluations with adults.
EXPERTISE: Dr. Whitman is trained in the evaluation of children and adults with learning disabilities, developmental delay, intellectual disability, AD/HD, and autism spectrum disorders. She has expertise in the cognitive evaluation of children with epilepsy/seizures, traumatic brain injury, and potential prenatal toxic exposure (alcohol, lead).