Neuropsych Testing for Children on the Upper West Side
When school keeps feeling harder than it should for your child, a careful evaluation can turn guesswork into a plan. Often, parents and children find themselves stuck in a cycle of burnout and exhaustion from the daily demands of school, despite their best efforts.
Our child’s neuropsych testing clarifies attention, learning, memory, social communication, and executive functioning skills, and turns those findings into steps you can use at home and in the classroom. Many children feel relief when they realize they aren’t doing anything ‘wrong’—they just need different strategies to succeed.
Testing occurs in person near Central Park; parent intake and feedback may be conducted via secure telehealth from anywhere in New York.
For background on training and approach, meet our neuropsychologist on the Upper West Side.
When Neuropsych Testing Helps
Some kids push through with grit but struggle to keep up as academic demands rise. Others may also work for twice as long for only half the results.. You may encounter endless homework battles, missing study materials, or sudden mood swings after school.
Learning new material can feel slow, and memory or language skills may feel shaky. Children may also exhibit uneven strengths, top marks in one area, while struggling in another.
If any of these examples feel familiar for your family, neuropsychological testing may be a helpful next step.
Through neuropsychological testing, we map these patterns and explain what it means for your child at this time.
What We Assess
Here’s the core of a comprehensive evaluation—we keep it targeted to your questions:
- Cognitive abilities and reasoning
- Attention and executive functions (planning, working memory, inhibition)
- Memory and learning (verbal and visual)
- Language (receptive, expressive, social/pragmatics)
- Visual–spatial and fine-motor skills
- Processing speed
- Academic achievement in reading, writing, and math
- Behavior and emotional functioning across settings
Our Process
We begin with a brief consultation to confirm a good fit and refine goals, then schedule a parent consultation to review your child’s history and all of your concerns.
Testing is conducted in person on the UWS, typically taking place over two to three days with movement breaks and a calm, predictable flow.
After we score and interpret your child’s assessment, we meet for feedback—either via telehealth or in person—to review the results and discuss next steps.
You receive a readable, actionable report with recommendations that can be used with the school, doctor, or therapists.
What You’ll Receive
You won’t just get numbers. You’ll receive a clear and easy to understand written report of your child’s strengths and weaknessesneeds, along with specific school recommendations that can be used in an IEP or 504 plan.
When indicated, we can help connect you with tutoring, occupational therapy, or speech-language services to best meet your child’s needs.
If therapy can help, we outline options at Gordon Therapy Group and stay in touch with your prescriber when needed.
ADHD Testing & Differential Diagnosis
Accurate assessment of ADHD isn’t diagnosed from a checklist alone. At Gordon Therapy Group, we integrate multi-informant ratings from home and school, clinical history, and performance data. We also look for and rule out common lookalikes such as learning differences, anxiety, sleep issues, and medical concerns that can mimic attention problems.
Here are concrete supports families may choose to access with therapyoften take home:
- Routines that stick and reduce decision fatigue
- Planner systems that kids can actually maintain
- Task design that lowers friction (chunking, cues, rewards)
- Parent coaching to improve communication and relationships keep momentum at home
In-Person on the UWS & Telehealth for Intake/Feedback
Testing takes place in our office located at 241 Central Prk W # 1D, near Central Park. To save travel time, we offer telehealth for parent intake and feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages do you test?
We evaluate children and teens from elementary through high school. During the consultation, we’ll set the timing and scope based on your child’s needs.
How long does the testing process take, and when can we expect to receive the results?
Most evaluations require two to threeone to two mornings of in-person testing. Feedback typically follows after scoring and integration, with a clear timeline discussed at the consult.
Neuropsych vs. psychoeducational evaluation—what’s the difference?
A neuropsych exam looks beyond academics to brain-based skills like attention, memory, language, and processing—and connects them to daily life. A psychoeducational evaluation focuses more narrowly on academic achievement and IQ for the purpose of guiding school placement.
Do you take insurance, and can we use out-of-network benefits?
We’re out-of-network. We provide a detailed receipt (superbill) so you can submit for reimbursement if your plan includes those benefits. Our fee for a complete neuropsychological evaluation, including the report and feedback session, is $6500.
How should my child prepare?
Sleep well, eat a usual breakfast, and bring glasses or hearing devices if prescribed. Pack a snack and water; we’ll incorporate movement breaks throughout the day.
Will you coordinate with the school or a physician?
Yes—with your consent. We align with teachers, school teams, pediatricians, and specialists so the plan is used consistently.
Start Here: Get Clear Answers
Tell us what’s been toughest—homework standoffs, reading fatigue, slipping confidence—and we’ll map the right evaluation and timeline. You can request an appointment or call +1 (917) 972-5671; we’ll help you choose a starting point that fits your child.
Location
241 Central Park W # 1D, New York, NY 10024
Phone: (917) 972-5671
Email: info@gordontherapygroup.com
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 6 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed