Neuropsychological Evaluations on Long Island

Get the Answers, Documentation, and Recommendations You Need Before the New School Year.

✓ Comprehensive Testing

✓ Clear Diagnostic Answers

✓ School-Ready Documentation

✓ Accommodation & Intervention Recommendations

✓ Approximately 4-Week Turnaround

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Dr. Courtney Duhning, Psy.D., ABSNP, NCSP
Board-Certified Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Serving families across Long Island & Queens

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  • "The school kept telling us everything looked fine, but as a parent, I knew my child was still struggling. This evaluation finally looked deeper than the basics. We now understand how our child learns and why school felt so hard."

    - Parent of a 6th grader

  • "Dr. Duhning made the evaluation process very smooth. She scheduled the evaluation right away and completed the report quickly. It feels good to know what to ask the school for to help my kid."

    - Parent of a 2nd grader

  • "We had suspected dyslexia for years but never had clear answers. This evaluation gave us the direction we needed."

    - Parent of an 8th grader

  • "Teachers said our child was ‘doing okay,’ but we knew something wasn’t right. The evaluation confirmed our concerns and explained why our child was working so much harder than peers. We finally felt heard."

    - Anonymous

  • "After the feedback meeting, we felt an enormous sense of relief. We finally had answers."

    - Parent of a 7th grader

  • "This evaluation helped us make sense of struggles we had been seeing for years."

    - Parent of 6th grader

  • "We suspected dyslexia for years. Dr. Duhning's evaluation finally gave us the answers, documentation, and roadmap we needed."

    -Parent of a 4th grader

Specialties

You're Probably Here Because...

Not when things are failing— but when something feels off.

  • Your child is bright but struggling in school

  • Reading is slower or harder than it should be

  • Writing takes significantly longer than expected

  • Homework is exhausting

  • You've been told there may be a "processing issue"

  • School testing did not provide clear answers

  • You suspect dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, or another learning difference

  • You need documentation for accommodations or support services

At this point, most families are not looking for more opinions.

They are looking for answers.

  • Does my child have dyslexia?

  • Why is reading still difficult despite tutoring?

  • Is this ADHD, a learning disability, or both?

  • Why does homework take so long?

  • Why is writing so much harder than it should be?

  • Does my child have a processing speed weakness?

  • What accommodations would actually help?

  • What support should my child be receiving?

Common Questions Families Want Answered

Your child may be too bright for school testing….

School testing can be helpful but it often:

  • Focuses on eligibility rather than understanding

  • Misses subtle learning differences

  • Doesn’t explain why things are difficult

Private evaluation allows for:

  • A more detailed, individualized understanding

  • Clear, actionable recommendations

  • A faster, more responsive process

See the difference:
School Testing vs. Private Neuropsychological Evaluation

What You Receive

More Than a Diagnosis. A Clear Plan.

✓ Comprehensive testing tailored to your child

✓ Detailed written report

✓ Diagnostic clarification

✓ Parent feedback meeting

✓ School accommodation recommendations

✓ Guidance regarding 504 Plans and IEPs

✓ Recommendations for tutoring and intervention

✓ Practical next steps for home and school

Learn more About the Evaluation Process

Need Documentation for School Accommodations?

Many families seek an evaluation because they need formal documentation to support educational planning.

A comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation may help guide decisions regarding:

✓ School accommodations

✓ 504 Plans

✓ IEP eligibility discussions

✓ Academic support services

✓ Standardized testing accommodations

✓ Educational planning

Why Families Choose Duhning Psychological Services

PRIVATE PAY | CLEAR ANSWERS | BETTER OUTCOMES

✓ Approximately 4-week turnaround from testing to report

✓ Direct communication throughout the evaluation process

✓ Expertise in dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, executive functioning, and processing speed weaknesses

✓ Deep understanding of both clinical diagnosis and educational systems

✓ Practical recommendations designed to be implemented

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INVEST IN CLARITY. INVEST IN YOUR CHILD.

Evaluation Timeline

  1. Consultation

    We clarify your concerns and determine fit via phone

  2. Testing

    2-3 structured, one-on-one sessions lasting approximately 2-3 hours each

  3. Report

    Receive parent friendly report with recommendations

  4. Feedback

    Clear explanation and next steps

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Meet Dr. Courtney Duhning

  • Licensed Psychologist

  • Nationally Certified School Psychologist

  • Board-Certified School Neuropsychologist

  • Specializing in learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, NVLD), ADHD, executive functioning, processing speed, and academic concerns.

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Location

Dr. Duhning specializes in neuropsychological evaluations for kids and teens across Long Island, including the North Shore, as well as select families from Queens.

Queens families can learn more here