Specializing in comprehensive neuropsychological, psychoeducational, & psychological assessments of children & adolescents

The evaluation is completed over several days and includes the following components:

Telephone Intake

As the first step in the evaluation process, Dr. Font completes a brief telephone session with at least one of the child’s primary caregivers to answer any questions they may have about the evaluation and to collect basic information about the child to determine if the child may benefit from further assessment and evaluation.

Initial Interview

The goal of the initial interview is to clarify the primary concerns and gather significant history about the child to obtain a better understanding of the child’s strengths and weaknesses. At this meeting, caregivers will be asked to complete the necessary paperwork to proceed with the evaluation, including forms providing Dr. Font with authorization to speak to other professionals (such as teachers, tutors, pediatricians, or other health care providers) who are working with the child.

Testing

The selection of the assessment battery is based on each child’s individual needs, the goals identified for the evaluation, and the reason for referral. As such, the number of days of testing with each child will vary. The domains selected for testing may include: