A pediatric neuropsychological evaluation is a comprehensive assessment that helps identify how a child’s brain development affects areas of daily functioning such as learning, attention, behavior, memory, emotional functioning, and social skills.

The goal is to better understand your child and provide practical recommendations for school, home, and treatment planning.

Parents often seek an evaluation when a child is experiencing:

• Academic struggles

• Attention or focus difficulties

• Emotional or behavioral concerns

• Social challenges

• Problems with organization or memory

• Developmental delays

• Difficulty keeping up despite strong effort

A neuropsychological evaluation can help identify underlying causes and clarify diagnoses.

A pediatric neuropsychologist often evaluates for:

• ADHD

• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

• Learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia)

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Executive functioning difficulties

• Intellectual disabilities

• Language delays

• Neurocognitive disorders following head injury (concussion, TBI)

Evaluations can also help differentiate between conditions with overlapping symptoms.

School evaluations are designed to determine eligibility for educational services.

A private pediatric neuropsychological evaluation is typically more comprehensive and focuses on understanding why a child is struggling by assessing cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and academic functioning in greater depth.

Private evaluations also often provide:

• More detailed recommendations

• Diagnostic clarification

• Independent assessment

• Guidance for treatment planning

Testing length varies depending on your child’s age and referral concerns.

The caregiver intake and feedback sessions are 60-90 minute virtual appointments.

Child testing is completed in person with Dr. Moss generally over 2 sessions. Children often find the activities engaging; some feel like brain-games such as puzzles and problem solving activities while others feel more academic. Breaks are provided as needed so children can work at their own pace.

Yes. Families all receive a detailed written report summarizing:

• Developmental history

• Test findings

• Diagnoses (if applicable)

• Recommendations for school and home

Reports can be shared with schools, therapists, pediatricians, or other providers with your permission.

Yes. Recommendations may support children in public or private school settings:

• IEPs (Individualized Education Programs)

• 504 Plans

• Testing accommodations (also including high stakes exams such as SATs & ACTs)

• Classroom supports

• Executive functioning strategies

Many families use evaluation findings to advocate for appropriate school services.

While our office does not work with insurance directly, we do provide a superbill. A superbill includes services provided, and can be submitted to insurance for potential reimbursement. Families are encouraged to verify benefits directly with their insurance company.

Timelines may vary but most families receive verbal feedback (review of results & recommendations) within a week of having all the data (testing and parent/teacher rating scales complete), and a written report within 2-3 weeks.

With written consent from caregivers, Dr. Moss often collaborates with schools, pediatricians, therapists, psychiatrists, and other providers.

Coordinated care can help other providers understand a child’s learning profile, areas of strength and difficulty to support consistent recommendations across settings.

Telehealth appointments are available to caregiver consultations, intake interviews and feedback appointments.

Formal testing with the child is in person to ensure accuracy and standardization.