EVALUATION INFORMATION

Evaluation Information
The Process
Other Services
Payment for Services

Evaluation Information
At the Portsmouth Neuropsychology Center, Dr. Rubin provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, a specialized approach to assessing brain/behavior relations. Dr. Rubin has extensive experience conducting evaluations with children, adolescents, and young adults. A neuropsychological evaluation is appropriate for individuals who are not meeting developmental milestones, struggle academically, have behavioral difficulties, or demonstrate social problems. Such evaluations are offered to those who may be challenged with conditions such as:

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Developmental Delay
• Developmental Dyslexia
• Dyscalculia (Math Disability)
• Language-Based Learning Disorder
• Pervasive Developmental Disorders/Aspergers Syndrome
• Mental Retardation
• Mood and Anxiety Disorders
• Nonverbal Learning Disorder
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Congenital Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Evaluations of young children are appropriate to determine eligibility for early intervention services. Similarly, as young children transition from early intervention programs to school an evaluation is critical to assess skills and determine the need for intervention. Furthermore, Dr. Rubin evaluates young adults as they transition to college and provides appropriate recommendations needed to obtain services.
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The Process:
Most evaluations require two to three sessions. Typically, a session lasts three hours. The evaluation process is divided into the following four steps:

1. Step 1: Assess Strengths and Weaknesses
Dr. Rubin uses a holistic and developmental approach to develop a through understanding of the child’s unique strengths and weaknesses. She gathers background information by meeting with family members during an initial interview. Dr. Rubin also collaborates with physicians, teachers, and therapists to better understand the child. To assess a broad array of functions, Dr. Rubin talks with the child and administers a series of tests. The following areas are typically assessed during the evaluation:

• Intelligence
• Academic Achievement
• Memory and Learning
• Language
• Attention and Executive Functions
• Visual Spatial Skills
• Motor Functions
• Emotional and Behavioral Functions

Test results are used to determine an individual’s strengths and weaknesses in various domains with the goal of helping her/him to be more successful in school and other settings.

2. Step 2: Educate and Increase Awareness
Dr. Rubin presents clear and detailed feedback to parents. As appropriate, a separate feedback session is provided to children in developmentally appropriate language. This knowledge offers children insight into their individual learning profile. Additionally, parents are provided with tools to help their children navigate school and home life.

3. Step 3: Build the Toolbox
Dr. Rubin offers recommendations to maximize the child’s success both in school and at home. By utilizing her in-depth knowledge of the child, she creates a tailored “action plan” for parents to implement. Parental and child empowerment results.

4. Step 4: Make Connections
Dr. Rubin is available to attend IEP meetings with parents and to work with the school team to translate the results of the evaluation into practical classroom recommendations. She also works with an extensive network of professionals, and provides referrals to pediatricians, neurologists, psychiatrists, speech/language therapists, occupational therapists, psychotherapists, and advocates.
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Other Services
Dr. Rubin consults with schools and helps parents with parenting issues. Additionally, she provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults using cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic techniques.

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Payment for Services

Neuropsychological Evaluations

Payments for neuropsychological evaluations are due in two installments, with the first payment due at the initial interview, and the second at the final feedback session. We do not directly bill insurance. However, the Portsmouth Neuropsycology Center can assist the family with the process of submitting claims to insurance, and most insurance companies provide partial coverage for the assessment. Families can also use their Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to cover the assessment.

Psychotherapy

Payments for psychotherapy sessions are due at each session. Insurance is not accepted by our office. However, the Portsmouth Neuropsycology Center can assist the family with the process of submitting claims to insurance, and most insurance companies provide partial coverage for the assessment. Families can also use their Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to cover the assessment.

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