Evaluations
Psychological Evaluations
A psychological evaluation is a formal assessment of an individual's psychological functioning typically completed when there is concern about an individual's emotional status, such as depression or anxiety. A psychological evaluation may include tests of cognitive and academic abilities.
Neuropsychological Evaluations
A neuropsychological evaluation is a more extensive assessment of an individual's neuropsychological functioning performed by a licensed psychologist with specific and formal training in neuropsychology and neuropsychological assessment. A neuropsychological evaluation is a formal, comprehensive assessment of an individual's memory, attention, visual-spatial abilities, executive functoning, language, academic achievement, intellectual ability, adaptive functioning, and emotional status. A neuropsychological evaluation determines how a individual is functioning in comparison to expectations for that age level.
A neuropsychological evaluation provides
information about a child or adolescent's pattern of strengths and
weaknesses, yields a diagnosis
(if warranted), and assists with
developing an appropriate treatment plan and educational interventions and accommodations.
A neuropsychological assessment is appropriate to:
- assist in establishing a diagnosis
- help parents and teachers understand a child's cognitive strengths
and weaknesses
- help parents understand what they need to do to help maximize
their child's development
- establish a performance baseline for use in documenting the
functional effects of medical interventions, neurosurgical
procedures, or therapy
A typical
neuropsychological evaluation will involve assessment of the following:
•attention and concentration
•learning and memory
•reasoning and problem solving skills
•language
•visual-spatial ability
•executive functions (planning & organization)
academics (reading, math, writing)
•mood and personality
•behavioral functioning
• motor and sensory skills
* The
specific tests and procedures used are tailored for each
client
depending on their stage of development and presenting
concerns.
Dr. Norton conducts neuropsychological evaluations for a variety of presenting problems, whether medical or psychological in nature, that effect learning and cognition. He works with toddlers, children, adolescents and young adults. Dr. Norton has extensive experience with a variety of problems including:
Learning Disorders (e.g. dyslexia)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Early Childhood Developmental Delays
Developmental Disabilities
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Nonverbal Learning Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorders (including Asperger's Disorder & PDD, NOS)
Anxiety and Mood Disorders
Educational Consultation
Dr.
Norton performs evaluations designed to assist parents and teachers in
determining eligibility, making decisions regarding appropriate services and school placement, and interventions
needed to maximize success in learning. He is available to attend
school meetings and to consult with parents and school staff.
Psycho-Educational Evaluations
Dyslexia/Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Developmental Delays Early Childhood Developmental Delays
Direct Evaluations of Deaf Children and Adolescents
Anne
Norton provides direct school psychological evaluations for deaf children and adults using American Sign Language. When a psychological or neuropsychological
evaluation is required, Dr. Lawrence Norton and Anne Norton work
together to complete the evaluation.
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Services for Children ~ Parents ~ Schools since 1988
Dr. Lawrence Norton,D.Ed, ABSNP Pediatric Psychologist
Anne B Norton Psy.S.,LPC Licensed Counselor
Toll free phone and fax 1-877-907-PSYC (7792) local phone 907 334 9842 Fax 907 334 9843 DrLNorton@mac.com or annenorton@mac.com
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