A diagnostic evaluation typically assesses developmental milestones and delays to gain more insights about how children learn best, as well as services or supports that might be beneficial to promote...
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Why Are Intake Forms Important?
At the beginning of the diagnostic evaluation process, parents will often complete intake forms that share background information about their child. Intake forms are important in the treatment process for...
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder categorized by the presence of obsessions and/or compulsions. A person with OCD experiences uncontrollable, recurring thoughts, and/or behaviors that they feel the urge to...
What Is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a disorder in which an individual has excessive fear or worry that about various areas that might cause challenges in navigating activities of daily life....
What Is a Language Delay?
Speech and language delays occur when a child isn’t developing their language and communication skills at the typical rate. Speech and language delays are a fairly common occurrence in young...
Why Might a Psychologist Recommend Physical Therapy?
Since pediatric neuropsychologists often work on a multidisciplinary team of professionals, they may work with pediatric physical therapists or provide referrals for these services. What is Physical Therapy? Physical therapy...
How can occupational therapy benefit children?
Pediatric neuropsychologists may collaborate with occupational therapists if they feel a child would benefit from these services. If appropriate for a child, there are many benefits of occupational therapy, including...
Why Might a Psychologist Recommend Occupational Therapy?
Pediatric neuropsychologists look a many areas of development when conducting a diagnostic evaluation. Based on their findings in the evaluation, they might recommend other therapeutic services, such as occupational therapy....
Why Might a Psychologist Recommend Speech Therapy?
Based on the findings of a diagnostic evaluation, a pediatric neuropsychologist might identify additional services that could be beneficial to support a child’s development. A clinician might recommend speech therapy...
Why Might a Psychologist Recommend ABA Therapy?
Following a diagnostic evaluation, a pediatric neuropsychologist might provide recommendations for other services. ABA therapy is often recommended if children receive a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). What is...
Signs of ADHD
Signs of Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can look different for every child depending on a variety of factors, including age. Most importantly, every child follows a unique path in development....
What Are Signs of a Learning Disability?
The signs of a learning disability can vary from person to person and can depend on different factors. For example, the signs of a learning disability can look different in...
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