Neuropsychological Evaluations for Children & Adolescents in New York City
Expert ADHD, Autism, and Learning Disability Assessments
Something isn't clicking for your child at school — and nobody has been able to tell you exactly what. Maybe it's focus, maybe it's reading, maybe it's friendships, maybe it's all of it, and you're not sure where one issue ends and another begins.
A comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation answers the question underneath all the others: how does your child's brain learn, and what does your child actually need?
Dr. KC Bugg & Associates brings over 20 years of clinical experience to neuropsychological evaluations for children and adolescents across New York City, giving families clear diagnoses, a complete picture of their child's strengths, and the documentation that turns answers into services, IEPs, and accommodations.
You Don't Need All the Answers to Start
Most parents who call us don't arrive with a diagnosis in mind — they arrive with a feeling that school is harder for their child than it needs to be. That is exactly what a neuropsychological evaluation is for. Rather than testing one narrow question, we assess the whole picture: intelligence, attention, executive functioning, language, learning and academic skills, memory, and social-emotional functioning. The result is a complete understanding of how your child thinks and learns — the strengths to build on and the differences that need support — and a clear map of what will help them thrive.
Common Reasons Families Come to Us Reasons Parents Contact Us
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School struggles without a clear cause — bright kids underperforming, homework battles, slipping grades
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Attention and focus concerns, at home, at school, or both
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Reading, writing, or math that stays hard despite effort and extra help
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Social differences — trouble with friendships, flexibility, or reading social cues
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The school evaluated your child and the results don't match the child you know
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Big emotions, anxiety, or school avoidance that seem connected to learning
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You need documentation for an IEP, 504 Plan, services, or a school application
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What a Neuropsychological Evaluation Involves
The process begins with a free 30-minute consultation and a thorough parent interview covering your child's developmental, medical, and school history. Your child then completes approximately 8 hours of one-on-one testing — typically across one to three sessions depending on age and stamina — using engaging, age-appropriate tasks; most children genuinely enjoy the individual attention. Parents and teachers complete standardized questionnaires, and we conduct a classroom observation when it adds to the picture. We evaluate children as young as age 4 (for autism and developmental concerns) through age 18, with young-adult evaluations available for college students.
What You Walk Away With
Every evaluation concludes with a detailed written report and an unhurried feedback session. The report explains your child's cognitive and learning profile in language parents, teachers, and CSE teams can all use; provides any diagnoses with the data behind them; and lays out specific, prioritized recommendations — the services, teaching approaches, accommodations, and supports matched to your child, not boilerplate. Our reports are written to the documentation standards NYC schools, the Department of Education, and testing organizations require, so one evaluation does its job everywhere it's needed. Most families complete the full process, from testing to feedback, in about one month; expedited timelines are available for IEP meetings and application deadlines.
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Schedule Your Free Consultation
The first step is a complimentary 30-minute phone consultation where we'll discuss your child's needs and explain how we can help. Ready to get answers and support for your child? Contact us today.
Dr. KC Bugg, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist NY License #020929
Phone: 212-256-1697
Phone: 212-256-1697 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm EST)
Email:
For scheduling and inquiries: madeleine@drkcbugg.com