Neuropsychological evaluation for children in Caldwell, NJ, is focused on ensuring that children are given the best methods for learning based on their own brain function. For children who struggle with things like autism, learning disorders, ADD, and more, it can be impossible to succeed without knowing how best to present information for their understanding. In order to help them succeed, Dr. Shifrin provides evaluations and more. Here are seven reasons to consider having your child evaluated by a neuropsychologist.
1. Their cognitive ability is delayed. If you see that your child is struggling with reasoning or problem-solving in a way that they should be able to do based on their age, this could be a clue that they struggle with adaptive functioning.
2. They are struggling in school. If they aren’t able to follow along with the processes, such as phonetic reading or doing word problems in math, or if they frequently need extra time to do their tests, they may be struggling with a learning disorder.
3. Their language seems immature or odd. If your child speaks in a way that seems delayed, or if they have odd quirks to their speech or their speech comprehension, this could be a sign that they are struggling with something like autism.
4. They struggle with controlling their behavior. If your child has a very hard time sitting still, needs a lot of reminders to get something done, often loses things, and often forgets steps in a multi-step command, consider having a neuropsychological evaluation.
5. Their social interactions seem awkward or non-existent. If your child isn’t doing well relating to their peers, or they don’t seem to understand how to engage in imaginative play, this is another sign that an evaluation may be in order.
6. They often engage in repetitive behaviors, like reciting movie scripts over and over, or lining up their toys into exact patterns for very long times. They may also do things like flapping their hands or rock their bodies.
7. They have a hard time controlling their emotions. When they are upset, they struggle to eat or sleep, and they frequently lose interest in things they used to be obsessed with.
Neuropsychological evaluation for children in Caldwell, NJ is Dr. Joshua Shifrin specialty. If you recognize any of the signs above as something that your child struggles with, contact his office today to learn more at 860-966-0309. You can connect with them on Google+ for more updates!
