Child & Adolescent Assessments
Finding Answers Together
Supporting a child with learning, developmental, behavioral, or emotional differences can leave parents with more questions than answers. Through comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, Dr. Oren Boxer helps families better understand their child's unique strengths and challenges, providing clear recommendations that support growth, confidence, and agency.
Why are children referred for neuropsychological assessment?
Children are often referred by trusted professionals, including teachers, pediatricians, therapists, and school psychologists, when questions arise about their learning, development, attention, behavior, or emotional wellbeing. A neuropsychological evaluation can also provide valuable insight following a concussion, brain injury, or other neurological condition.
Dr. Boxer’s neuropsychological evaluation delves into his proprietary eight essential areas of functioning and agency in a child’s life: Language, Flexibility, Attention, Planning, Reasoning, Coordination, Learning and Connection. For children with particular creative interests or talents, he also explores the cognitive strengths and processes that contribute to their unique abilities.
If your child is struggling in ways that aren't improving with time or support, a neuropsychological evaluation can provide the clarity needed to understand why and determine the best path forward.
The Neuropsychological Assessment Process
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Dr. Boxer delves into eight dimensions of a child’s functioning and capabilities through observation, standardized testing, and interviews. He first gets to know your familiy, then composes the play-based meetings to be fun and tailored to the interests of your child. Everything is customized to make the assessment process easy and comfortable for both caregiver and child.
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Tailoring the approach to your child's individual needs, the personalized evaluation identifies strengths, challenges, and potential areas of growth. This crucial step lays the foundation for a targeted intervention plan, ensuring a precise and effective pathway to support your child's development.
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The collaborative diagnosis process involves discussing findings with you and, at your request, your child’s educational and support team, ensuring a transparent and informed approach. Together, we outline a clear understanding of your child's developmental landscape, fostering open communication and shared decision-making.
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Move beyond traditional deficit-centered models with Dr. Boxer’s strength-focused treatment plans. We design interventions that leverage your child's inherent strengths, empowering them to overcome challenges and thrive in various aspects of their development.
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Driven by compassion, Dr. Boxer implements a comprehensive strategy, incorporating therapies to support your child's thinking, emotions, and social interactions. His focus is on enhancing your child’s overall wellness and ensuring sustained progress in their developmental journey.
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Our journey together doesn't end with the report to the parents. Dr. Boxer and his trained staff continually monitor your child's progress, making necessary adjustments to the treatment plan as they grow and develop. His commitment is to provide comprehensive support at every stage of your child's journey.
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