Neuropsychological Evaluations for Children and Teens on Long Island
Clear answers for bright kids who are struggling.
Comprehensive private-pay evaluations designed to help families understand attention, learning, anxiety, executive functioning, and what support will actually help.
Dr. Courtney Duhning, Psy.D., ABSNP, NCSP
Board-Certified Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Does This Sound Familiar?
You may be here because your child is…
Bright, but not performing up to their potential
Taking hours to complete homework
Struggling with reading, writing, or math despite effort
Having difficulty with attention, organization, or following through
Easily overwhelmed, anxious, or shutting down
Not getting clear answers from school alone
What is a Neuropsychological Evaluation?
A neuropsychological evaluation is a comprehensive assessment designed to understand how your child learns, thinks, processes information, and manages emotions and behavior.
It can help answer questions about:
ADHD and attention difficulties
Executive functioning challenges
Learning disabilities including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia
Anxiety and emotional functioning
Memory, processing speed, and cognitive strengths and weaknesses
What Questions Can a Neuropsychological Evaluation Answer?
Evaluations may be helpful for concerns related to:
ADHD and attention difficulties
Dyslexia and reading difficulties
Dysgraphia and writing difficulties
Dyscalculia and math difficulties
Executive functioning weaknesses
Processing speed and working memory concerns
Learning disabilities
Academic underachievement
Anxiety affecting school performance
Memory, organization, and problem-solving difficulties
Giftedness and twice-exceptionality
Complex or unclear school concerns
Why Families Often Seek a Private Evaluation
They may have:
spoken with teachers
pursued tutoring or extra support
completed school-based testing
been told to “wait and see”
And yet, they are still left asking:
What is actually going on?
What is driving the struggle?
What support would actually help?
What may have been missed?
Sometimes children appear “average” on school testing and still struggle significantly. A comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation can provide the deeper understanding that school-based testing often cannot.
The Evaluation Process
𝟏. Background Review
You complete detailed history forms about your child’s development, academics, and current concerns. I review everything carefully before testing begins.
𝟐. In-Person Testing
Testing is typically completed over 2–3 in-person sessions, depending on your child’s age, needs, and attention stamina. Sessions last 1.5-3 hours each.
𝟑. Interpretation
Results are carefully integrated to provide a nuanced understanding of your child’s cognitive, academic, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
𝟒. Report & Feedback
You receive a detailed written report, clear diagnostic impressions when appropriate, and personalized recommendations for school, home, and next steps.
Why families choose Duhning Psychological Services
Specialized pediatric neuropsychological evaluations
Focus on attention, hyperactivity, anxiety, and executive functioning
Expertise in dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia
Thorough, individualized assessment process
Clear explanations of strengths and weaknesses — not confusing reports
Practical recommendations for real-life use
Collaborative, parent-centered approach
The goal is not just testing — it’s helping you understand your child and what they need to succeed.
Ready to get answers?
If your child is struggling and things aren’t adding up, a comprehensive evaluation can help provide clarity and direction.
FAQs
Pediatric Neuropsychological Evaluations on Long Island
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While ADHD can sometimes be diagnosed clinically, a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation helps determine whether attention difficulties are truly ADHD, anxiety-related, executive functioning weaknesses, learning-based frustration, or a combination. Many high-achieving children mask symptoms until academic demands increase. Testing provides objective data that guides treatment, school accommodations, and long-term planning.
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Yes. Neuropsychological testing assesses reading, writing, math, phonological processing, and language-based skills to determine whether dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia are present. More importantly, it identifies the specific cognitive processes contributing to academic struggles. For families seeking clarity about dyslexia testing on Long Island, a comprehensive evaluation provides both diagnosis and actionable recommendations.
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Yes. Comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations are often helpful for understanding concerns related to dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, learning disabilities, and academic underachievement — as well as the underlying cognitive and executive functioning factors that may be contributing.
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A private neuropsychological evaluation can provide strong documentation for school accommodations. While final eligibility decisions are made by the school district, detailed objective testing data often clarifies needs and supports advocacy. Many families pursue private testing specifically to strengthen accommodation requests. Schools want data and diagnoses.
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That does not always mean everything is fine. Some children continue to struggle in meaningful ways even when scores appear “average” on paper. A more comprehensive evaluation can often help explain why.
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The first step is a complimentary consultation call to discuss your concerns and determine whether a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation is appropriate. From there, a structured intake process begins followed by 2-3 testing sessions.
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Families receive clear recommendations for school and home. Many parents use the results to guide next steps such as school supports, targeted interventions, or therapy. The goal is to leave with a plan — not just information.
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We are a private-pay practice, which allows for a more comprehensive and individualized evaluation process.
However, many families are able to use their out-of-network (OON) benefits for partial reimbursement.
We provide:
detailed receipts (superbills)
the necessary documentation for insurance submission
Families are encouraged to contact their insurance provider to understand their out-of-network benefits.