comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation (ages 5 and up)
Dr. Phillips specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological and educational evaluations to help understand your child's unique profile of strengths and challenges. My goal is to provide a thorough assessment that leads to meaningful insights and actionable recommendations.
Here’s a step-by-step overview of what you can expect during the evaluation process.
Initial Intake Meeting
Our partnership begins with an initial intake meeting involving parents or guardians. During this session, Dr. Phillips will gather detailed background information about your child's developmental history, educational progress, previous supports/interventions, and any concerns you may have. This is an opportunity for you to share your observations and ask any questions about the evaluation process.
Review of Previous Records
Dr. Phillips will review any previous medical, educational, or psychological records you provide. This helps her understand your child's history and identify any patterns or areas that may need further exploration.
Rating Forms
To gain a comprehensive view of your child's functioning, Dr. Phillips asks parents, teachers, and others who know your child well to complete rating forms. These forms offer valuable insights into your child's behavior and abilities in different settings.
Classroom Observation
Dr. Phillips may include a classroom visit in order see how a child behaves in their everyday environment, providing context that cannot be captured through tests or questionnaires alone. By observing the child in a natural setting, Dr. Phillips can see how they interact with their surroundings, peers, and adults without the artificiality of a clinical setting.
*Case-by-case, depending on clinical utility and/or parent request
Testing Across Multiple Domains
Dr. Phillips’ evaluations are thorough and cover a wide range of cognitive and emotional areas. See the dropdown for the testing she performs.
Feedback Meeting with Parents or Guardians
Once the evaluation is complete, Dr. Phillips will hold a feedback meeting with parents or guardians to discuss findings, explain what they mean, and provide tailored recommendations to support your child's development and learning.
Optional Feedback to School
If interested, Dr. Phillips can share her findings and recommendations with your child's school. This can help teachers and school staff better understand and support your child's needs.
Optional Child-Friendly Feedback
Dr. Phillips also offers the option of providing feedback directly to your child in a way that is understandable and supportive, helping them to recognize their strengths and areas for growth.
Comprehensive Report
You will receive a detailed written report that includes all of Dr. Phillips’ findings, interpretations, and recommendations. This report can be a valuable resource for you, your child's teachers, and any other professionals involved in their care.
dr. phillips assesses:
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Understanding your child's overall cognitive abilities, including acquired knowledge and problem-solving skills.
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Evaluating expressive, receptive, and pragmatic language skills.
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Assessing visual-spatial perception, coordination, fine motor skills, and handwriting.
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Measuring focus, organizational skills, flexible thinking, response inhibition, and problem-solving abilities.
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Evaluating how your child processes, retains, and recalls information.
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Understanding your child's performance in reading, math, and writing (spelling, written expression).
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Assessing emotional regulation, social skills, and behavioral patterns.
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Assessing, through ratings, how well a child can manage everyday tasks and responsibilities by applying their skills in real-life situations.
additional services
Dr. Phillips believes deeply in providing ongoing support and collaboration. Post-evaluation services (billed additionally) include:
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Providing advice to parents, teachers, and other caregivers on how to support your child's learning and development.
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Assisting in the development and review of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and participating in hearings if needed.
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Offering follow-up evaluations to monitor progress and adjust recommendations as necessary.
“Dr. Phillips has provided exceptional and caring evaluation of our son for over 9 years. Her testing, assessments and reports have been incredibly thorough – truly instrumental in securing and preserving a robust IEP. And equally important in helping our family navigate the best path forward. Above all, she continues to show genuine kindness and a firm commitment to the best outcome for our son.”
— G.M. (dad of patient)