Neuropsychological Evaluations for Children & Teens in Manhasset
Comprehensive private evaluations for:
ADHD and executive functioning
dyslexia and learning differences
processing speed and academic inefficiency
anxiety impacting school performance
diagnostic clarification and accommodations
Dr. Courtney Duhning, Psy.D., ABSNP, NCSP
Board-Certified Neuropsychologist
Learning Disability Evaluations for Long Island and Queens | Dyslexia | Dysgraphia | Dyscalculia
Serving families in Manhasset and surrounding North Shore communities
Bright students do not always look like they are struggling.
In communities like Manhasset, many children maintain good grades while quietly struggling with:
ADHD and executive functioning difficulties
Anxiety and perfectionism
Dyslexia and learning differences
Emotional overwhelm and burnout
Homework taking hours each night
Increasing academic pressure
Many students compensate through:
late-night studying
parental support
perfectionism
working significantly harder than peers
At Duhning Psychological Services, Dr. Courtney Duhning, Psy.D., ABNSP, NCSP provides comprehensive private-pay neuropsychological evaluations for children, teens, and young adults across the North Shore of Long Island and nearby Queens communities.
The practice specializes in:
ADHD testing
Executive functioning evaluations
Dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and other learning disability evaluations
Anxiety-related school difficulties
Diagnostic clarification for complex profiles
When school testing is “average” but you know something is off.
What Families Often Say Before Reaching Out
“My child is smart, but homework takes hours.”
“The school says everything looks average, but you know something is off.”
“She’s anxious all the time about school.”
“He’s exhausted from trying to keep up.”
“We don’t know if this is ADHD, anxiety, executive functioning, or burnout.”
“Something isn’t clicking, but we haven’t gotten answers.”
“The grades look okay, but the amount of effort is not sustainable.”
Many families in Manhasset or surrounding areas come in after months or years of uncertainty.
Many children with learning differences work incredibly hard to appear “fine” at school. Concerns are often missed because they are bright and compensating.
Signs Your Child May Benefit From a Neuropsychological Evaluation
Homework taking excessive time
Difficulty with attention or organization
Increasing anxiety or perfectionism
Emotional overwhelm related to school
Writing that does not match verbal abilities
Burnout or school avoidance
Difficulty starting or completing work independently
Concerns about ADHD, dyslexia, or executive functioning
Questions regarding accommodations or standardized testing support
“The School Says Everything Looks Fine”
One of the most common reasons families seek private neuropsychological evaluations is because they feel something is being missed.
Many bright students do not “look impaired enough” in school data despite significant struggles with:
executive functioning
processing efficiency
anxiety
emotional functioning
Parents often know their child is:
working twice as hard as peers
relying heavily on parental support
becoming increasingly anxious or overwhelmed
struggling to manage growing academic demands
A comprehensive private evaluation provides a more detailed understanding of how a child learns, processes information, manages demands, and functions emotionally across settings.
What a Comprehensive Evaluation Can Help Clarify
Evaluations may help identify:
ADHD and executive functioning difficulties
Dyslexia, dysgraphia, and learning disorders
Anxiety and perfectionism
Processing speed and fluency weaknesses
Attention and working memory difficulties
Emotional factors impacting school performance
Overlap between anxiety, ADHD, and learning challenges
Evaluations may also support:
Executive functioning interventions
Standardized testing accommodations
Academic planning and educational decision-making
Areas of learning difficulty Dr. Duhning commonly evaluates
Dyslexia (Reading Disorder)
Difficulty reading fluently
Slow or inaccurate decoding
Poor reading comprehension despite effort
Dysgraphia (Writing Disorder)
Illegible or inconsistent handwriting
Difficulty organizing writing
Fatigue or frustration with writing
Dyscalculia (Math Disorder)
Poor number sense
Trouble memorizing math facts
Challenges with multi-step problem solving
Many children present with overlapping learning profiles, which is why comprehensive testing is essential.
Why Families Choose Private-Pay Evaluations
Families are often looking for:
A highly individualized evaluation process
Nuanced understanding of complex concerns
Faster access to services and results
Clear, actionable recommendations
Guidance regarding school support and accommodations
Expertise in both learning and emotional functioning
This is not a brief screening or checklist-based evaluation.
The process is:
comprehensive
collaborative
individualized
focused on practical recommendations and meaningful clarity
Reports and recommendations are typically completed within approximately 4 weeks of testing.
What You Receive After the Evaluation
Families receive a detailed, integrated report that includes:
Clear diagnostic findings (if applicable)
Explanation of your child’s learning profile
Specific, individualized recommendations
School-based support strategies (IEP/504 guidance)
Home strategies to reduce frustration and support learning
A visual summary of scores and parent feedback session are included to ensure results are fully understood and actionable.
About Dr. Courtney Duhning
Dr. Courtney Duhning specializes in the evaluation of learning differences, executive functioning concerns, and complex academic profiles in children and adolescents.
Her approach is thoughtful, individualized, and focused on helping families gain meaningful clarity—not simply test results.
If something doesn’t fully add up, it’s worth understanding why.
Serving Families Across the North Shore & Queens
Duhning Psychological Services is located in Manhasset and serves families throughout:
Great Neck
Port Washington
Roslyn
Garden City
Syosset
Jericho
Huntington
Dix Hills
Bayside
Douglaston
Little Neck
Many families travel specifically for comprehensive private-pay evaluations focused on ADHD, executive functioning, anxiety, learning disorders, and diagnostic clarification.
Summer Evaluations & Planning Ahead
Summer is often an ideal time to complete testing before academic demands increase again in the fall.
Families frequently seek evaluations during late spring and summer to:
better understand ongoing concerns
support accommodations planning
reduce stress before the next school year
address emotional or executive functioning difficulties before they escalate further
Summer and early fall appointments are often requested quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Many bright students compensate for attention or executive functioning difficulties through increased effort, perfectionism, parental support, or spending significantly more time on schoolwork than peers. Good grades do not always reflect how difficult it may be for a child to manage academic demands behind the scenes.
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Homework taking excessive time can be related to ADHD, executive functioning difficulties, anxiety, perfectionism, processing speed weaknesses, learning differences, or emotional overwhelm. Many high-achieving students work much harder than peers simply to maintain performance.
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We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.
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School evaluations are generally designed to determine eligibility for educational services. A private neuropsychological evaluation provides a more comprehensive understanding of how a child learns, processes information, manages academic demands, and functions emotionally across settings. Learn more about school vs private evaluations.
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Families often seek evaluations when a child appears capable but continues to struggle with reading, writing, math, attention, homework completion, emotional overwhelm, or inconsistent performance despite strong effort and support. Parents often also seek Dr. Duhning when they do not agree with CSE evaluations.
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Yes. Evaluations may include recommendations related to school accommodations, executive functioning support, classroom interventions, and standardized testing accommodations when clinically appropriate.
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Families often seek evaluations when concerns persist over time despite maturity, tutoring, increased effort, or strong intelligence. Difficulties related to attention, executive functioning, anxiety, learning, or emotional regulation frequently become more noticeable as academic demands increase in middle school, high school, and beyond.