Anonymous wrote:We already know about some issues but want to do a full neuropsych. We live in NOVA, but can travel. I want someone very patient. My son has major issues with evaluations.

OP can you give more details on your son having issues with evaluations. Do you mean his ability to sit through an assessment? If this is the case, I totally get what you're saying. My now 14yr old DS had his first evaluation at age 7. Significant ADHD, combined with delayed gross + fine motor.

How did you get the current ADHD diagnosis? Was it through your pediatrician? In my non-medical opinion, 5yrs of age is a bit young for a full evaluation. I'm not saying it can't be done or hasn't been done, but you are less likely to get an accurate and complete set of results from a 5yr old with significant ADHD. I know this because my DS had a really hard time getting through his evaluation at age 7, with a couple of the tests being "inconclusive" because of his inability to complete the tasks....and this was with his evaluation being spread out over 3 days. Just something to consider.

If you really want to get a full eval now, I would suggest either Jody Bleiberg in Bethesda, http://www.bethesdaneuropsychology.com

...or Daisy Pasqualavaca in DC. http://www.pascualvaca.com

Both of these doctors are excellent and very patient.

Also from my personal experience I would suggest also getting a comprehensive OT Evaluation, and speech evaluation.

Anonymous wrote:We just used Rebecca Resnik for our 6 yr old. She specializes in ADHD.

Don't go to her if your kid has fine motor. She doesn't know how to compensate for a child with these difficulties.

Dr. Black would be a much better choice.

Kennedy krieger

Anonymous wrote:We took our almost 4 year old to Children's. saw a NP but she was great.

Could you please share her name?

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Anonymous wrote:OP here. Question about getting a neuropsych. Will they tell us say the results of the WISC right away? Or will we not be told until we receive the report? Thank you!

I'm the PP who recommended Mindwell. We didn't get immediately but report was ready in about 10 days.

Okay. We are going to go to Mindwell and I think will do a developmental exam at this time, rather than a full neuropsych but we will see. I may ask them to tell me the IQ score right away because that is something I am particularly anxious about - I will see what they think about that.

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Question about getting a neuropsych. Will they tell us say the results of the WISC right away? Or will we not be told until we receive the report? Thank you!

I'm the PP who recommended Mindwell. We didn't get immediately but report was ready in about 10 days.

Depends on the evaluator

OP here. Question about getting a neuropsych. Will they tell us say the results of the WISC right away? Or will we not be told until we receive the report? Thank you!

We took our almost 4 year old to Children's. saw a NP but she was great.

I'm 12:15. FWIW we used her at the recommendation of our educ attorney and education consultant. I've seen the recent posts and I read them with curiousity. I had not searched her on this board before making an appointment-and if I had I likely would have been swayed to look elsewhere. With that said-she did a really thorough, comprehensive eval on my little guy. She was personable, warm and did all her own testing. I don't usally post on DCUM but I felt compelled because of the completely opposite experience we had with her. Just my two sense.

Mindwell Psychology

SHe has really bad reviews on here. Anyone else?

We just used Rebecca Resnik for our 6 yr old. She specializes in ADHD.

I am also in desperate need of this for my child.

We already know about some issues but want to do a full neuropsych. We live in NOVA, but can travel. I want someone very patient. My son has major issues with evaluations.