Independent Educational Evaluations for Learning Disabilities
**The School Evaluated Your Child.
The Results Still Do Not Explain the Struggle.**
A school evaluation may have left you with broad scores, vague conclusions, or recommendations that do not explain why reading, writing, or math remains so difficult.
A comprehensive Independent Educational Evaluation can provide a deeper, impartial understanding of what was missed, what is interfering with learning, and what support should be considered next.
Independent educational evaluations (IEEs) / neuropsychological evaluations for children and adolescents
Personally conducted by Dr. Courtney Duhning
Serving families throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties
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You Followed the School’s Process. You Still Have Questions.
An evaluation should do more than state scores and describe performance. It should explain why learning is difficulty and what should happen next.
Learning Difficulties Often Involve More Than Just the Academic Skill
Dr. Duhning’s comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations help children and teens on Long Island understand how they learn and the exact supports they need to succeed.
This IEE is Different
Your work directly with Dr. Duhning from start to finish. Not a testing center. Not passed between technicians.
She reviews the history, assesses, interprets, writes the report, and meets with you for feedback
The test battery is individualized to your child & the findings are based on your child’s unique learning pattern
Recommendations are specific, practical, and school-ready
How does the process work?
Consultation
We discuss concerns, history, and questions you want answered
Records Review
We review school reports, records, previous testing, etc.
Testing
2-3 in person testing sessions lasting 2 hrs each
Interpretation
Dr. Duhning integrates and synthesizes the data
Report
We meet virtually to review the findings, recommendations, and written report
Roadmap
Your child has a clear roadmap to succeed
You Will Leave With Answers You Can Actually Use
The evaluation will clearly explain:
Whether a learning disability or another factor is contributing
The type of instruction and intervention your child needs
Specific recommendations for school, tutoring, and home
Appropriate IEP, 504 Plan, testing, or classroom accommodations to consider
Findings will support educational planning, specialized instruction, intervention selection, IEP or 504 Plan discussions, classroom accommodations, and standardized-testing accommodations when appropriate.
The goal is a report that makes sense to you and gives the school team a clear, well-supported plan, not a collection of scores you are left to interpret alone.
Walk Into the Next School Meeting With Confidence
You should not have to keep saying, “I know something is going on,” without being able to explain what it is.
A comprehensive evaluation can give you the evidence, language, and recommendations needed to make better decisions about school, tutoring, and your child’s future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Independent Educational Evaluation?An IEE is an evaluation conducted by a qualified examiner who is not employed by the school district responsible for your child’s education.
Parents may privately obtain an IEE or request one at public expense after disagreeing with a district evaluation, subject to applicable procedures and criteria.
Will Dr. Duhning personally evaluate my child?Dr. Duhning personally conducts the evaluation, interprets the findings, writes the report, and meets with parents to explain the results.
Do you accept district-funded IEEs?District-funded IEE cases may be considered after the district’s written authorization, evaluator criteria, fee limits, and required agreements have been reviewed.
How quickly can we begin?The first step is a consultation to discuss the concerns, review the IEE circumstances, and identify the earliest available testing dates.
How long will the report take?Reports are generally completed within 3 weeks after testing is complete and all required records have been received.
Will the school district pay for an independent evaluation with the evaluator I choose?Parents who disagree with the district’s evaluation may request an IEE at public expense. The district may have criteria regarding qualifications, location, and cost, so families should obtain the written approval and evaluator requirements before scheduling. Parents generally get to select a qualified independent evaluator of their choice.
Clearer answers change the conversation.
Independent neuropsychological evaluations for suspected learning disabilities
Private-pay and district-funded IEE inquiries welcome
Serving families throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties, and Queens
Learning Disability Testing for Children on Long Island, NY
This practice provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for families throughout:
Nassau & Suffolk County
Long Island, NY and Westchester, NY
Evaluations are conducted in a supportive, individualized office located in Manhasset, NY.