Private Evaluators and Evaluation Centers

The individuals and evaluation centers listed here provide testing by experienced neuropsychologists and/or physicians. Prices for evaluations in the New York Metropolitan area vary from about $2,500 to $5,000 and up. Each evaluation is different and it is important to ask up front about what services are being provided and what they cost. Unless otherwise specified, none of the evaluators listed will accept insurance (although you should always check to see if your health insurance will reimburse you for some of the costs of services performed by psychologists or physicians).

Yellin Center for Student Success
40 East 30th Street (Third Floor)
New York, NY 10016
(646) 775-6646 (scheduling)
fax: (646) 775-6602
www.yellincenter.com

Dr. Paul Yellin, a pediatrician and former National Director of the Student Success Program of the All Kinds of Minds Institute, is the sole provider of the Student Success assessment model in New York. Dr. Yellin is affiliated with the All Kinds of Minds Institute and the NYU School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics. Evaluations are multidisciplinary, utilizing a physician, psychologist and learning specialists as needed. Standardized scores can be provided when needed for school services or accommodation.

The evaluation process generally takes one full day, culminating in a meeting with the evaluation team, the child and the parents to review their preliminary findings and recommendations. Included in the evaluation is a follow-up meeting to review the written report and advocacy and school consultations where needed.
Age range: will work with students of all ages; the testing process may vary for older students (college students, medical students and others).
As a physician, Dr. Yellin can prescribe medication when necessary.
Additional services include tutoring, case management, counseling/therapy.

Daniel Williams, MD
3003 New Hyde Park Road, Suite 204
New Hyde Park, NY 11042
(516) 488-3636

and
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
160 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032

Dr. Williams is a neuropsychiatrist with offices both on Long Island and in Manhattan. Report is not standard but can be developed if necessary for a school district. As a physician, Dr. Williams can prescribe medication when necessary.

Jeanette Wasserstein, PhD
1160 Fifth Ave (at 97th St.), Suite #112,
New York, NY 10029
(212) 369-7228
fax: (212) 799-9653
cnsnyc@aol.com
www.cnssupport.com

Exam takes 8-10 hours conducted in 2-3 sessions (evening and weekend hours are available)
Age range: sees all ages but specializes in young adults
Psychotherapeutic services available

Elizabeth A. Sharpless, PhD
24 East 12th Street, Suite 502
New York, NY 10003
(212) 727-8131

and
157 East 86th Street, Suite 2A
New York, NY 10028

In addition to her private practice, Dr. Sharpless is also a Senior Supervising Psychologist and Director of the Learning Center at the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services (see our listings for University and Agency Centers).

Comprehensive neuropsychological/educational testing can take up to 9 hours, not including initial parent interview and feedback session with parents (and student, where appropriate), and is broken into from 3 – 5 sessions, depending upon age of child (weekend hours are available)
Age range: will work with children over five through young adults
Also offers additional services such as school visits and vocational assessments
Will accept insurance where coverage is available

Mark A. Sandberg, Ph.D., ABPP
50 Karl Ave, suite 104
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 724-5925

Neuropsychological assessment examines a full range of factors known to contribute to academic, vocational and daily life difficulties including intellectual, cognitive, emotional and executive functioning skills.

Evaluations usually completed in 3 sessions, the third of which is designed for reviewing results and discussing best approaches to dealing with identified weaknesses.
Age range: sees children, adolescents, and adults
Ongoing collaboration with teachers and other academic staff is available with parental consent.

Shahal Rozenblatt, PhD - Advanced Psychological Assessment, PC
50 Karl Avenue, Suite 104
Smithtown, New York 11787
(866) 840-9790

and
137 East 36th Street, Suite 4
New York, NY 10036
http://www.advancedpsy.com/splash.php

Providing comprehensive neuropsychological assessment and treatment services relating to learning, behavioral and cognitive issues.

A full battery takes approximately 6 hours, but may be longer depending on initial referral presentation
Age range: testing for children and adults

Lisa Salvato, Ph.D.
Center for Pediatric Evaluation and Psychotherapy
19 West 34th Street, Penthouse
New York, N.Y. 10001
646-530-8536
E-mail: nycchildpsychology@yahoo.com
Website: drlisasalvato.com

Assessment length determined by presenting problem; usually two sessions required followed by a Parent Conference
Age ranges: 18 months to 16 years
Specialties: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and the Autistic Spectrum Disorders, including Asperger’s
Insurance accepted where appropriate
Weekday and Saturday hours are standard, Sundays are only by special request

Stuart Rothman, PhD and Herman Davidovicz, PhD
45 North Station Plaza
Great Neck, NY 11201
(516) 487-4466

Full evaluation is completed within 3 sessions that are approximately 1 ½ to 2 hours long, followed by a separate parent conference
Age range: open to people of all ages with all disabilities/disorders

Michael Rosenfeld, Psy.D.
900 Walt Whitman Road (Route 110), Suite LL16
Melville, NY 11747
516-643-7697
fax: (516) 941-0749
mrosenfeld6@optonline.net
www.drmrosenfeld.com

Provides neuropsychological & psychoeducational testing services.

Evaluation is typically 7-8 hours broken up into three sessions (evening and weekend hours available)
Age range: children and adolescents ages 4 – 21

Janine Pollack, PhD - Neuropsychological Arts
26 Court Street, Suite 512
Brooklyn, NY 11242
718-237-2333 ext 11

Dr. Pollack is one of three PhD’s working in this practice.

Assessment completed in approximately 3 sessions
Age range: specializes in individuals under 21 years
Therapy and reading remediation are also available

NYU Child Study Center
577 First Avenue
New York, NY 10016
(212) 263-6622
Intake Coordinator (212) 263-8916
www.aboutourkids.org

Assessments take place over several days depending on the presenting problem.
Most of the treatments recommended are offered at the NYU Child Study Center
In order to receive treatment at the center the evaluation must be completed at the center (even if a prior assessment was conducted)

Beryl Nightingale, Ph.D.
44 Court Street, Suite 800
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-855-1312

Dr. Nightingale is a licensed psychologist, trained as a Pediatric Neuropsychologist with a specialization in assessment of learning disabilities, attention problems, autism spectrum disorders and emotional difficulties.

Age range: serving preschoolers through adults
In addition to comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, offers advocacy and support in navigating the school systems as well as consultation regarding appropriate school placement
Family oriented child/adolescent psychotherapy, behavioral interventions, parent support and training, insight oriented therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy also available

Cecilia McCarton, MD - The McCarton Center
108 East 96th Street
New York, NY 10128
(212) 996-9019

Dr. McCarton is a pediatrician and founder of the McCarton School for children in New York for children with autism spectrum disorders.

Exam takes 2 days but can be done in one day if families need to travel
Age range: testing can be requested for all ages
Specializes in children suspected of autism spectrum disorders

Antoinette Lynn, PhD
350 Central Park West, Suite 1Q
New York, NY 10025
(212) 666-3180 or (212) 666-3184 fax: (212) 666-3185
ajlynn2@aol.com

Exam takes 6-8 conducted in 2 or 3 sessions (evening and weekend hours are available)
Age range: testing can be requested for all ages
Psychotherapeutic services available for LD/ADD students
Tutoring services available

Carol Lachman, PhD
104 East 40th Street, Suite 802
New York, NY 10016
(212) 949-0866 Fax:(718)858-3978
lachcpsych@aol.com

Exam typically takes 8 hours in 2-3 sessions (1 hour intake and 1 hour reporting) (evening and weekend hours available)
Age range: testing available for persons from 14 months to adult
Psychotherapeutic services available; no cognitive or behavior therapy

Victoria Kurtz, Ph.D.
26 West 9th Street, Suite 5E
New York, New York 10011
(646) 300-3800

Specializing in emotional well-being and school success, Dr. Kurtz is both a reading and learning disabilities specialist and a licensed clinical psychologist with over two decades of experience.

Age range: serving five year olds through adults
Also offers supportive, insight-oriented, and cognitive-behavioral individual psychotherapy

Beth King, PhD
509 West 110th Street, Suite 4A
New York, NY 10025
(212) 222-7477
BethKingPhD@gmail.com

Offers neuropsychological evaluations to look at a full range of issues impacting learning (including PDD, ADHD, and Central Auditory Processing Disorder).

Evaluations vary depending on age and presenting issues; a typical evaluation is about 8 hours
Age range: ages 2 through adult
Psychotherapeutic services available; also offers parent coaching as well as school consultations

Michelle Kessous, Psy.D.
590 West End Avenue, Suite 1A
New York, NY 10024
212-579-8253
dr.michelle.kessous@gmail.com

Offers comprehensive neuropsychological and educational evaluations including initial parent consultation, testing, in-school observation, parent feedback session, child feedback session (when age appropriate), and in-school feedback session. Specializes in assessment of ADHD, LD, and memory problems; also does testing for school accommodations including SAT, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, and college accommodations.

Testing takes approximately 10-14 hours, conducted in 2-4 sessions (evening and weekend hours available)
Age range: testing for ages four and above
Individual and family counseling services available

Kathleen Janzten, PhD - Neuropsychological Services, P.C.
1550 York Ave., Suite 11B
New York, NY10028
(212) 744-7357

Comprehensive Neuropsychological and educational evaluation including consultation, testing, and feedback session

Testing approximately 8-10 hours, conducted in 3-4 sessions for children, 2-3 sessions for adults(weekend and evening hours available)
Age range: ages two and above
Testing for school accommodations including SAT's, MCATS, etc. and college accommodations
Also offers cognitive remediation for ADHD, LD, and memory problems, as well as individual and family counseling

Daniel Gensler, PhD
330 West 58th Street, Suite 601
New York, NY10019
(212) 767-1619

and
20 Canterbury Road
Great Neck, NY11021
(516) 773-4504

Offers comprehensive assessments including intelligence, academic, neuropsychological and personality testing.

Full evaluation takes about 7 or 8 hours, typically broken into 5 sessions of 1.5 hours each
Age range: works with children, teens and adults
Offers both testing/evaluation services and psychotherapy

Rima Danov, PhD
65 Kelvin Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 667-5530 fax: (718)353-2464
(has offices in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and Long Island)

Comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations are typically completed over 4-5 sessions
Age range: sees all ages

Center for Learning Disorders
2 East 84th Street
New York, NY 10028
(212) 650-0016 fax: (212) 734-6477

Testing is done by a pediatric neurologist, a psychologist and/or a learning specialist depending on presenting issues.

Evaluations vary in length, depending on age and type(s) of testing required (some evening and weekend hours available)
Age range: ages 4 through adult
Center closed in August

Pio Andreotti, PsyD
7204 20th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY11204
(718) 331-3298
Fax: (718) 596-1030
NYNeuro@aol.com

Comprehensive Neuropsychological and Educational evaluations include initial parent interview, feedback session and consultation with schools.

An evaluation is completed over 6-8 hours, conducted over 2 to 3 sessions (evening and weekend hours available)
Age range: children and adults
Autism evaluations including the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) are available
Testing for school accommodations including SAT's and college accommodations

Beth Abrams, PhD
141 East 55th Street, Suite 3A
New York, NY 10022
(212)465-3287 Fax: (212)752-0585
drbethabrams@yahoo.com

Exam takes 6-7 hours conducted in 3-4 sessions (evening and weekend hours are available)
Age range: all ages but specializes in teenagers and young adults
Psychotherapeutic services available, as well as help with organization and advocacy skills