
Frequently Asked Questions

What are common referral questions?
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Why is my child having difficulty in school?
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Does my child have dyslexia or another learning disorder?
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What are my child’s learning strengths and challenges?
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What are strategies to improve my child’s academic success?
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Why does my child have trouble paying attention?
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Why is my child having difficulty remembering information?
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Why is organization, planning, problem-solving, or time management so challenging for my child?
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Why is my child unmotivated?
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Has my child’s illness affected his or her cognitive, academic, or emotional functioning?
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What are the cognitive effects of my child’s concussion?
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Why is my child resistant to learning or reading?

Who should get a neuropsychological assessment?
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A neuropsychological assessment may be appropriate for individuals who are suspected of having:
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Learning disorders in reading, writing, and/or math
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Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity disorder
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Developmental delays
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Intellectual disability
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Language disorders
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Autism spectrum disorder
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Social-emotional challenges
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A brain injury or concussion
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Medical problems associated with cognitive processing deficits
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Neurological disorder
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Inadequate response to intervention

How can the results of a neuropsychological assessment help?
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Clarify how brain development may be associated with observed difficulties at school or home
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Provide information about patterns of cognitive strengths and weaknesses
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Uncover how a student learns
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Identify the root of behavioral and/or emotional problems
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Inform or confirm a diagnosis
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Establish eligibility for academic placement, services, and accommodations
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Determine appropriate accommodations, interventions, and treatment at school and home
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Guide decisions about whether pharmacological treatment is warranted
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Monitor changes in functioning or the impact of treatment over time

Who will my child and I work with during the assessment?
Dr. Edidin practices independently; therefore, all students and their parent(s) work exclusively with her throughout the assessment process. ​

Do you accept insurance?
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The Evaluation Center for Learning is a private-pay practice. To assist with reimbursement, Dr. Edidin provides a superbill at the end of the evaluation that includes the information required by insurance companies to process out-of-network claims. In our experience, many insurance companies provide partial coverage for our assessments, although we encourage families to speak to their insurance provider to confirm coverage.
Dr. Edidin appreciates that the cost of a comprehensive, personalized assessment is significant for many families. Because she does not want the cost of her services to interfere with your child accessing needed services, payment plans are available upon request. Please let her know when scheduling if this is something you may require.

What is the cost of an assessment?
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Dr. Edidin charges a set fee for comprehensive neuropsychological assessment services and IQ testing that are dependent on testing needs and the time required. Abbreviated assessments, consultations, and other services are charged at her hourly fee. A fee schedule and good faith estimate are available upon request.​​​​​

How is a school evaluation different from your services?
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School evaluations can be helpful in various situations, particularly if the primary goal is to determine eligibility and gain access to services and accommodations within the school setting. Dr. Edidin appreciates the expertise of school psychologists, teachers, and other school personnel. She always welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with them to support students.
As a pediatric neuropsychologist, Dr. Edidin has obtained extensive training in neuropsychology, development, psychopathology, and assessment of various clinical conditions, among other areas. Her assessments are typically more comprehensive and detailed than those provided by school districts. She evaluates and integrates information about various aspects of neurocognitive, academic, socioemotional, and adaptive functioning to obtain a holistic understanding of each student's strengths and weaknesses. This information can be used to determine if a child meets the eligibility criteria to access school services, and to determine appropriate recommendations for interventions and accommodations at school. Additionally, unlike most school psychologists who work within the school setting, Dr. Edidin can diagnose clinical conditions and provide recommendations for interventions and other supports across environments.

How is a neuropsychologist different from other mental health and medical specialists?
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Pediatric neuropsychologists are licensed clinical psychologists with specialized training in neuropsychology, the study of brain-behavior relationships. Given their background in typical and atypical cognitive and psychosocial development, they are uniquely positioned to assess the effects of neurodevelopmental disorders, medical disorders, brain injuries, and other conditions on cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning. Pediatric neuropsychologists can help parents, teachers, and other clinicians understand a student's unique pattern of strengths and challenges and identify potential means of compensation and intervention.
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School psychologists can have a master's or doctorate. They tend to work in school settings. The goal of their evaluations is to determine legal eligibility for school-based accommodations and services, rather than to provide a clinical diagnosis.
Child clinical and counseling psychologists are doctoral-level psychologists who can conduct assessments and provide treatment. The focus of their evaluations tends to be on social, emotional, behavioral, academic, and adaptive functioning.
Pediatric psychiatrists are physicians who primarily provide pharmacological interventions for emotional and behavioral disorders in children, although a minority provide treatment.
Pediatric neurologists are physicians who diagnose and treat neurological disorders (e.g., chronic headaches, migraines, sleep issues, and TBI) in children.
Developmental pediatricians are physicians who evaluate and treat children who are not developing as expected; however, their evaluations do not employ the range of standardized measures used by psychologists.