Linda Daniel, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist I Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Walpole, Massachusetts
Meet Dr. Linda Daniel
As a pediatric neuropsychologist serving the South Easton area, I specialize in conducting neurodevelopmental and neuropsychological evaluations that help to answer a wide array of referral questions relating to intellectual capability, learning styles, executive control functions, and social-communication skills. Specifically, these evaluations help parents understand how specific psychological, educational, and developmental benchmarks relate to the need for enhancement or remediation in programming and instruction at school.
Neurodevelopmental and Neuropsychological Assessment Services for children and adolescents in Walpole, MA.
Have you lost sleep wondering whether you are informed enough about your child's needs? Have you wondered what else you could be doing to understand your child better? Would you like to be more empowered as a parent? If so, I am here to join your journey. As a pediatric neuropsychologist with over 15 years of experience working with children from their toddler years into adolescence, I conduct assessments to better understand your child's functioning in a variety of ways, most particularly so that they are able to have effective access to learning, socialization, productivity, and ultimately, a better quality of life.
Why might my child need an evaluation?
A neuropsychological evaluation for a school-aged child may be requested by educators due to concerns related to:
Attention
Reading issues
Math difficulty
Writing problems
Behavioral challenges
Social difficulties
Organizational challenges
Emotional problems
What diagnostic clarifications are possible with assessment?
An evaluation may be required as part of diagnostic clarification related to:
Autism spectrum disorder
Learning Disabilities (e.g. Language-based learning disability/dyslexia; non-verbal learning disability; dyscalculia, dysgraphia etc.)
ADHD/Executive Control Dysfunction
Gifted/Twice Exceptional
Comorbid Disorders such as Anxiety and Depression
What do neuropsychological & neurodevelopment assessments consider?
Some of the main areas assessed include:
Cognition/Intelligence
Language
Memory
Visual-Spatial/Perceptual Skills
Visual-Motor Skills
Executive Control/Attention
Social Functioning
Emotional Functioning
Behavioral Functioning
Academic Achievement
Adaptive Skills
Other Specific Areas Relevant to the Referral Question
At what age should my child receive an assessment?
Dr. Daniel provides neuropsychological and neurodevelopmental evaluations for ages 1 to 22 years, depending on the nature of concerns. She often works collaboratively with other involved providers such as pediatricians, speech/language pathologists, AAC/Assistive Tech specialists, educational consultants, psychotherapists, ABA-based providers, advocates, and special education attorneys.