Neuropsychologists
For many people, the term “neuropsychologist” is new. Often referred to as a “neuropsych,” these medical professionals can provide an in depth report of a child’s functioning, drawing on the child’s history, the clinician’s observations, and test scores in various cognitive domains, including language, memory, visual-spatial skills and so on. “We look at each specific skill and integrate them all into a holistic picture of the child’s functioning,” says Ann Helmus, Ph. D., founder of Neuropsychology and Education Services for Children and Adolescents (NESCA), a pediatric neuropsychology practice in Newton, Massachusetts.
The neuropsych evaluation can serve many purposes. Among them, it determines whether developmental problems are present, establishes a diagnosis, guides treatment and educational planning, measures progress, and demonstrates eligibility for special education services. Sometimes if it is the child’s educational levels are confusing and the parent does not agree with the school district’s psycho educational report, a parent can request an IEE (Independent Educational Evaluation) with a neuropsych.
Local Neuropsychologist
Dr. Oren Boxer. PhD
625 Fair Oaks Ave., Suite 101, South Pasadena, CA
(626) 765-4482
https://www.orenboxerphd.com/
Our group of allied professionals offers a range of services, including neuropsychological testing, psychotherapy, speech and language therapy, social skills classes, mindfulness coaching, and academic coaching with a focus on executive functioning skill building.
José L. Fuentes, Ph.D., Clinical Neuropsychologist
(909) 248-4332
www.fuentes.info
Offers Neurobehavioral Consultation, Neuropsychological Assessment, Independent Evaluations (IEE’s), Dr. Fuentes provides consultation services to assist families who have questions regarding services for their children with special needs including preliminary diagnoses for specific disorders, recommendations/referral for additional interventions and/or assessment, consultation on behavioral intervention, and on-going support. Services English and Spanish-speaking families.
Dr. Veronica I. Olvera, Psy.D.- Neuro-Educational Clinic
6809 Indiana Ave., Suite 131, Riverside, CA
www.neuroedclinic.com
A bilingual clinical neuropsychologist, able to provide evaluations in either English, Spanish, or both. In private practice since 2010 and has dedicated her practice to school-age children (ages 3 to 21), providing them with second opinion evaluations.
Dr. Ann Simun, PhD
2001 South Barrington Ave., Suite 214, Los Angeles, CA
(310) 478-8888
https://drannsimun.com
Neuropsychological Assessment focuses on identifying the interaction between neurology and functions. Assessment areas include cognitive abilities, attention, executive functioning, motor skills, communication, academic skills, processing skills, social emotional, adaptive and prevocational skills. Typically testing is 10 hours total. Reports include detailed, personalized recommendations specific to the concerns in the reason for referral.
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