Child / Adolescent Neuropsychological Assessment
Dr. Bryer conducts neuropsychological assessment for a
variety of conditions that affect the way a child thinks and functions.
These evaluations assess many aspects of cognitive functioning including
attention, learning, memory, spatial awareness, and problem solving. She
also examines a child’s behavioral and emotional functioning through
the use of information gathered from the clinical interview, questionnaires,
mood inventories, and behavioral observation.
She
specializes in assessment for the following conditions:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Intellectual Functioning including Giftedness
Learning
Disorders such as:
Dyslexia
Disorder
of Written Expression
Mathematics
Disorder
Nonverbal
Learning Disability
Traumatic Brain Injury
What
happens the day of my child’s evaluation and how long will it take?
Step 1 (approximately one hour):
In order to fully understand concerns about your child, Dr. Bryer interviews
the parents/ caregivers to obtain a full picture of the problem and your
child’s history. With parent/caregiver consent, Dr. Bryer may speak
with teachers or other individuals involved in your child’s life
in order to gain as much information as possible related to your child’s
functioning.
Step 2 (two to eight hours):
Dr. Bryer will tailor the tests administered to your child based on the
question at hand so that your child does not undergo more testing than
is necessary, but undergoes enough testing to provide a comprehensive
and thorough set of results. The testing component of the evaluation entails
a wide range of different activities to keep your child engaged including
puzzles, blocks, drawing, and writing. Typically, Dr. Bryer is able to
complete the testing component of an evaluation in one day. She usually
begins testing in the morning and finishes the evaluation by mid-afternoon.
Children routinely are given a lunch break and as many other breaks during
the day as they require. Dr. Bryer makes every effort to create a fun
and interactive experience for your child during the evaluation process.
What should I bring with me to my child’s evaluation and when should
I arrive?
Dr. Bryer asks that you bring any school records, report cards, and/or
standardized testing results that you have available. Please bring a list
of any medications (including dosages) your child is currently prescribed.
If he/she wears glasses, please be sure they bring them for the evaluation.
She also asks that you arrive thirty minutes prior to your scheduled appointment
to fill out paperwork.
Is
there anything else I should do to prepare my child for the evaluation?
Please make sure that your child is well rested for the evaluation and
has eaten breakfast. It is important that they are able to give their
best effort on the testing day.
How quickly will I receive test results and in what form?
Dr. Bryer usually provides test results within aprroximately two-weeks.
In order to ensure that all of the questions about your child’s functioning
are answered, she arranges a sixty-minute, face-to-face feedback session
with the parents/caregivers and goes over each section of the report.
What do I do with the test results once I receive them?
Dr. Bryer will go over the recommendations and rationale during the face-to-face
feedback session. Possible outcomes from her evaluation might include
discussing test results with school personnel to secure appropriate accommodations,
psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluation, and/or a behavioral management
program.
How
are fees handled?
Dr. Bryer is out-of-network with insurance companies. However, she does
have a BC/BS provider number to facilitate reimbursement. Unless otherwise
negotiated, payment for services is expected at the time they are rendered.
Many insurance plans cover all or part of the costs of psychological services.
If you expect to file for reimbursement from your insurance company, Dr.
Bryer will provide you with a suitable receipt to submit to your insurance
company so that they can reimburse you directly.
What kinds of forms do I need to fill out?
Dr. Bryer has prepared a number of forms that you can print and fill out
at your convenience. Simply bring them with you to your first appointment.
Child Background Questionnaire (pdf)
