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We provide a comprehensive interdisciplinary evaluation for children between the ages of 7 and 15 who are experiencing a lack of success in school or who have specific difficulties with academic achievement. We also see children with medical conditions that may have neurological implications and for whom there are educational concerns.
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Does the child have a Learning Disability? What is the nature of the Learning Disability? Are the child's problems caused by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? Are other factors impeding the learning progress? What are the best ways to address learning in terms of programs and specific interventions?
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Children who are thought to be of normal intellectual potential but are encountering school difficulties are well served by the program. Those who are suspected to have mental retardation, who are not fluent in English, or who have significant motor or sensory impairments can be better served elsewhere.
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The LDP evaluation emphasizes a neuropsychological approach to diagnosis and management. All the major areas where problems typically arise are covered. The focus is to understand and describe a child's learning style, as it affects academic and psychosocial development.
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All children evaluated in the Learning Disabilities Program must complete all of the evaluation components. This way, the evaluators are able to understand the many aspects of each child's abilities and use them when interpreting their own findings. The evaluators are also able to integrate the child's overall strengths and weaknesses in their own reports. It is not unusual for the evaluation team to discover problems in areas that are not obvious in a classroom setting.
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Yes. When scheduling your appointment, simply indicate to the Program Coordinator that you wish to be on the waiting list. You must have a confirmed appointment before you can be placed on the waiting list. You will then be contacted if an appointment becomes available.
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Before leaving the hospital on the day of your child's evaluation, you will be able to make an appointment to meet with the Case Coordinator to discuss the findings. The initial feedback typically occurs two to four weeks later. Written reports are generally sent out within 8 weeks of the evaluation date.
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In the case of illness or an emergency we ask that you notify us as soon as possible. We will make every effort to arrange an appointment swap between you and another patient scheduled in the near future. If this is not possible, you will be rescheduled for the first available appointment and placed at the top of the waiting list.
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