Neuropsychological Evaluations & Therapy - Long Island, NY

When School Isn’t Giving You Answers… It’s Hard to Know How to Help Your Child

Dr. Courtney Duhning, Psy.D.
Board-Certified Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Founder, Duhning Psychological Services, PLLC

Comprehensive Pediatric Neuropsychological Evaluations

You’ve likely tried strategies, spoken with teachers, and asked loads of questions, but things seem to still not add up…

If something feels off, trust that instinct.

A comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation helps you understand your child’s strengths, clarify what’s getting in the way, and determine the right next steps.

When Something Doesn’t Add Up

“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.”

  • Tries hard but struggles with reading, writing, math, or tests

  • Understands material but can’t show it on paper

  • Takes longer to complete work

It’s time to consider a neuropsychological evaluation if your child…

  • Shuts down or becomes emotional around school

  • Is labeled “distracted,” “unmotivated,” or “not trying”

  • Is bright or gifted but underperforming

What Parents Walk Away With

  • 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.

How I Help

Comprehensive Neuropsychological Evaluations

For children of adolescents struggling with learning, attention, executive functioning, behavior, or emotion regulation

OCD Treatment (ERP)

Evidence-based therapy to reduce compulsions and decrease anxiety about irrational thoughts

Emetophobia Treatment

Specialized exposure-based therapy for fear of vomiting

  • "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."

    - Anonymous

  • "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."

    - Anonymous

  • "My daughter used to go to the school nurse every day asking to be picked up due to nausea and stomach aches. Within one month of working with Dr. Duhning and my phone is no longer ringing off the hook."

    - Anonymous

  • "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 seeing a friend throw up, my son started to fear getting sick himself. He began avoiding the cafeteria, not wanting to go to school, and only eating certain foods. I didn't understand why he was so worried about getting sick. Dr. Duhning, not only helped me son, but educated me about emetophobia. I didn't even know this was a "thing."

    - Anonymous

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