ASD

Understanding the Difference Between a Neuropsychological Evaluation and a Psychoeducational Evaluation

As a parent, navigating the world of assessments for your child can feel overwhelming. You want to make the best decision to support your child’s growth, learning, and emotional well-being, but the options of providers and types of assessments seem endless! Two common types of evaluations that come up when parents call the office are neuropsychological […]

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A Neuropsychologist’s Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders

In January 2020, the American Academy of Pediatrics published updated guidelines for the identification, diagnosis and treatment of individuals on the autism spectrum. In today’s post, I walk through the behaviors that are consistent with an autism spectrum disorder. Autism Defined Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in social communication/language as well

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