Dr. Sandy believes testing can be motivating and FUN!

With respect to testing, Dr. Sandy has found that there is an art to approaching and conducting a neuropsychological assessment. Almost anyone can be taught to administer tests and look at scores; the art is in the observation, approach, and ability of the examiner to ask the right questions, make vital connections, and integrate/synthesize the data collected within the context of the client’s history. Additionally, while standardized scores are black and white, an individual’s approach to thinking about and answering questions ‘in the moment’ is fluid, and dependent upon a number of variables (e.g. quality of attention, level of stress/anxiety, environmental factors, time management, organization). Indeed, recognizing nuances, and incorporating subtle details in interpreting the data, makes the difference between a ‘boiler plate’ assessment, and one that deeply, and comprehensively, reflects your child. 

By the end of the evaluation, parents should absolutely feel that Dr. Sandy has understood their child, adequately explained their neurocognitive and learning profile, and brought them to a higher level of understanding of their child’s individual strengths and challenges (i.e. how they learn and function best across situations), as well as provided them with tailored recommendations for future supportive interventions.