neuropsychological assessment
Dr. Gottlieb’s neuropsychological assessments include record review, clinical interviewing, direct observations and standardized testing. Results and tailored recommendations are discussed shortly after assessment, and come with a comprehensive report.
A neuropsychological assessment profiles an individual’s strengths and weaknesses, and yields insights that can foster functioning in life. Dr. Gottlieb typically assesses the following areas: Overall Intellect l Academics: Reading, Math, Writing l Language: Comprehension, Expression, Socialization l Visual and Spatial Skills l Motor Coordination and Sensation l Learning and Memory l Attention and Executive Skills l Emotion and Behavior l Adaptive Functioning.
Any condition that affects cognitive, academic, emotional, behavioral, social or adaptive functioning may warrant assessment: ADD/ADHD l Learning Differences/Disabilities (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia) l Language Disorder l Movement Disorder (Dyspraxia) l (Need for) Accommodations l Giftedness l Intellectual Disability l Autism Spectrum l Anxiety l Depression l Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury l Premature Birth l Exposure to Toxicants l Spina Bifida/Hydrocephalus l Seizures/Epilepsy l Stroke l Brain Tumor l Certain Metabolic or Genetic Disorders.
Coordinated Care
Dr. Gottlieb coordinates care after assessment to ensure access to the appropriate resources. He is also available for ongoing consultation.
Coordination of care includes collaboration with educators and other providers. Dr. Gottlieb has directed rehabilitation teams and delivered a number of therapies himself. He will know what is indicated. Dr. Gottlieb has also formed close relationships with leading allied providers and can connect you to the right professionals:
Educational Therapists | Tutors and Executive Coaches | School Placement Specialists | Advocates and Lawyer | Speech/Language Pathologists | Occupational Therapists | Physical Therapists | Psychologists | Social Workers | Behaviorists | Cognitive Therapists | Psychodynamic Therapists | Family Therapists | Social Skills Groups | Psychiatrists | Psychopharmacologists | Developmental Pediatricians | Neurologists | Geneticists.
