Diagnoses We Cover
Parents bring their children to BrainTree Neuropsychological Services for assistance with a wide range of behavior and learning concerns. We offer comprehensive assessment services for neurological, speech/language, social, and emotional issues.
Medically-Related Concerns
Comprehensive evaluations are provided to assess strengths and weaknesses for children with medically complex issues. Children who have experienced a concussion are evaluated for medical clearance related to return-to-school and return-to-play decisions. Additional examples include children who have experienced a traumatic brain injury, children with a history of preterm birth/low birth weight, birth complications, epilepsy, childhood stroke, sickle cell anemia/trait, PKU, and children undergoing chemotherapy.
Social/Communication
Some children have difficulty socializing. In some cases, children experience shyness or social anxiety which interferes with their ability to feel comfortable interacting with same-aged peers. Other children have social difficulty in combination with communication differences and/or repetitive behaviors. This may lead us to assess for an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD; Autistic Disorder, Asperger’s Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder- Not Otherwise Specified).
Learning
Children who have difficulty performing in school may need assessment for a Learning Disability. Children having difficulty learning to read are evaluated for Reading Disorder/Dyslexia. Children with difficulty understanding math concepts and performing math functions are evaluated for Mathematics Disorder. Children having difficulty with letter formation or placement and difficulty with producing written ideas are evaluated for Disorder of Written Expression/Dysgraphia.
Attention and Hyperactivity/Impulsivity
Children who have difficulty regulating their attention and activity levels require an evaluation for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Attention challenges can range from focusing on the right activity, sustaining attention over time, or adequately shifting their attention back and forth from one activity to another. Some children have difficulty with impulsivity and overactive behavior ranging from fidgeting to hyperactivity. Children can experience attention difficulties and hyperactivity in combination or as separate issues.
Language
Some children have problems with communication including difficulty expressing themselves or difficulty understanding simple directions. Such children are evaluated for communication disorders such as Expressive and Receptive Language Disorders.
Nonverbal Reasoning & Motor Skills
Some children have difficulty manipulating and learning from nonverbal information. They may have weak visual-spatial abilities, difficulty with abstract reasoning and making inferences, difficulty with math reasoning, social challenges due to difficulty reading nonverbal cues, lack of organization, and impaired fine motor skills. Children showing this pattern of deficits are evaluated for a Nonverbal Learning Disorder.
Emotions and Personality
At times, children demonstrate social or academic difficulty but their issues actually are related to an underlying mood or anxiety disorder. Children routinely are evaluated for symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Medically-Related Concerns
Comprehensive evaluations are provided to assess strengths and weaknesses for children with medically complex issues. Children who have experienced a concussion are evaluated for medical clearance related to return-to-school and return-to-play decisions. Additional examples include children who have experienced a traumatic brain injury, children with a history of preterm birth/low birth weight, birth complications, epilepsy, childhood stroke, sickle cell anemia/trait, PKU, and children undergoing chemotherapy.
Social/Communication
Some children have difficulty socializing. In some cases, children experience shyness or social anxiety which interferes with their ability to feel comfortable interacting with same-aged peers. Other children have social difficulty in combination with communication differences and/or repetitive behaviors. This may lead us to assess for an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD; Autistic Disorder, Asperger’s Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder- Not Otherwise Specified).
Learning
Children who have difficulty performing in school may need assessment for a Learning Disability. Children having difficulty learning to read are evaluated for Reading Disorder/Dyslexia. Children with difficulty understanding math concepts and performing math functions are evaluated for Mathematics Disorder. Children having difficulty with letter formation or placement and difficulty with producing written ideas are evaluated for Disorder of Written Expression/Dysgraphia.
Attention and Hyperactivity/Impulsivity
Children who have difficulty regulating their attention and activity levels require an evaluation for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Attention challenges can range from focusing on the right activity, sustaining attention over time, or adequately shifting their attention back and forth from one activity to another. Some children have difficulty with impulsivity and overactive behavior ranging from fidgeting to hyperactivity. Children can experience attention difficulties and hyperactivity in combination or as separate issues.
Language
Some children have problems with communication including difficulty expressing themselves or difficulty understanding simple directions. Such children are evaluated for communication disorders such as Expressive and Receptive Language Disorders.
Nonverbal Reasoning & Motor Skills
Some children have difficulty manipulating and learning from nonverbal information. They may have weak visual-spatial abilities, difficulty with abstract reasoning and making inferences, difficulty with math reasoning, social challenges due to difficulty reading nonverbal cues, lack of organization, and impaired fine motor skills. Children showing this pattern of deficits are evaluated for a Nonverbal Learning Disorder.
Emotions and Personality
At times, children demonstrate social or academic difficulty but their issues actually are related to an underlying mood or anxiety disorder. Children routinely are evaluated for symptoms of anxiety and depression.