Services
Comprehensive Evaluations
At Mindspring Development Services, we understand the challenges and uncertainties parents and schools face when a child is struggling to learn, focus, or regulate their emotions & behavior.
The goal of a neuropsychological evaluation is to understand how each child’s unique brain-based processes support their development. We provide practical and compassionate guidance tailored to each child’s needs.
When to Consider Neuropsychological Testing
Lack of Clarity
When traditional school-based evaluations are not appropriate to evaluate for the suspected areas of disability, or they have not provided a deep enough understanding of a child’s needs.
Second Opinion
Sometimes parents and schools decide they need a third party opinion to assist with the diagnostic and/or program development process.
Recovering from brain injury
After a traumatic brain injury, parents, physicians, and schools often need a way to better understand the impact of the injury on the youth’s development.
Monitoring Pogress
After an initial diagnosis, parents and schools look to objectively measure progress. When a student has not made reasonable educational and/or developmental progress, reevaluation is often conducted by a third party outside of school staff.
Progress monitoring is also completed privately when parents are seeking an unbiased opinion regarding if their child is prepared for a step down in services or declassification from special education.
Significant health changes
Students with health issues, such as certain cancers, genetic conditions, or mental illness, may need a thorough understanding of their neurocognitive strengths and weaknesses in comparison to their baseline functioning to determine future supports needed.
Conditions & Symptoms We Frequently Encounter
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Delays in Early Childhood
Dyscalculia
Dysgraphia
Dyslexia
Graphomotor Deficits
Language Disorders
Memory Deficits
Social/Pragmatic Language Disorder
Emotional & Behavioral Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Selective Mutism
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Conduct Disorder
School Avoidance
Self-Injurious Behavior
Depressive Disorders
Impulse Control Disorders
Behavioral/Emotional Challenges Due to Adjustment
Genetic, Medical & Acquired Conditions
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Certain genetic conditions
Effects of premature birth
Cerebrovascular Accident (stroke)
Epilepsy
Sleep Disorders
