Comprehensive Neuropsychological Evaluations for Children on Long Island
When school isn’t giving you answers, a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation can uncover “why” your child is struggling and what will actually help
Dr. Courtney Duhning, Psy.D., ABNSP
Board-Certified Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Serving families across Long Island
Does This Sound Familiar?
“I know my child is smart, but they are not doing well in school.”
“Homework takes hours.”
“Every night ends in tears.”
“I don’t know if I’m overreacting… or missing something important.”
“Teachers say they’re fine.”
“They get it, but can’t show it on paper.”
When Should Parents Consider a Neuropsychological Evaluation?
A comprehensive evaluation may be helpful when a child:
• Struggles with reading, writing, or math
• Has attention or executive functioning difficulties
• Appears bright but underperforms academically
• Experiences school-related anxiety or frustration
• Takes significantly longer than peers to complete work
• Is not making expected progress despite supportThe goal of a neuropsychological evaluation is to understand how your child’s brain learns, so support can be targeted effectively.
What Makes Our Evaluations Different
Unlike brief screenings or school-based evaluations, a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation examines the full picture of how a child learns.
Evaluations at Duhning Psychological Services include:
• In-depth cognitive and academic testing
• Evaluation of attention, executive functioning, and processing speed
• Assessment of memory and language
• Consideration of emotional factors impacting learning
• A detailed written report with individualized recommendations
• A feedback meeting to review results and discuss next steps
Parents leave with clear answers and a roadmap for helping their child succeed.
Children We Commonly Work With
Dr. Duhning frequently evaluates children experiencing:
• ADHD and attention difficulties
• Dyslexia and reading challenges
• Writing or math learning disabilities
• Executive functioning weaknesses
• Anxiety interfering with academic performance
• Gifted students whose abilities are not reflected in grades
Our goal is to help families understand why a child is struggling and how to move forward.
What Parents Walk Away With After The Evaluation
A clear explanation of why their child is struggling
Language to advocate confidently with teachers and school teams
Specific next steps instead of late-night Googling
Thoughtful recommendations for school supports (IEP or 504 when appropriate)
You leave with understanding, not uncertainty.
Meet Dr. Courtney Duhning
Dr. Courtney Duhning is a board-certified pediatric neuropsychologist specializing in comprehensive evaluations for children and adolescents.
She works with families seeking answers about learning, attention, and emotional factors impacting school performance.
Her evaluations help identify underlying learning differences and provide clear recommendations that support both school and home.
Parents often seek an evaluation after years of unanswered questions about their child’s academic challenges.
Dr. Courtney Duhning, Psy.D., ABNSP, NCSP
Board-Certified Pediatric Neuropsychologist
How I Help
Comprehensive Neuropsychological Evaluations
For children of adolescents struggling with learning, attention, executive functioning, behavior, or emotion regulation
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