Gifted Testing

Learning Disability

ADHD

SAT/Standardized Test Accommodations

Rebecca Elman, Ph.D., P.A.

1875 NW Corporate Blvd.

Suite 100 (Frank, Weinberg & Black)

Boca Raton, FL 33431 

Phone: 561-470-8660

Fax:  561-470-8284

Email: rebeccaelman@gmail.com

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Learning disabilities are neurological differences in processing information that significantly limit an individual's ability to learn in a specific skill area.  These disorders are the result of differences in the way the brain processes, understands, and uses information.  The most common types of learning disabilities involve problems with reading, writing, math, and language skills.  A learning disability is not indicative of any cognitive deficiency or lack of motivation.  Most individuals with learning disabilities exhibit average to significantly above average intellectual ability.  In fact, it is possible to be intellectually gifted and also have a learning disability. People with learning disabilities learn differently and may require a variety of instructional practices to learn more effectively.         

Dr. Elman will conduct a comprehensive psychoeducational evaluation in order to determine whether a learning disability exists and whether it is significantly impacting the student's academic performance.  The evaluation will also provide valuable information of how a student learns best (i.e., his/her learning style and profile). Once the teacher, parent, and student are empowered with this knowledge, they can make adjustments in order to maximize the student's learning potential.

Each psychoeducational evaluation is tailored to the individual needs of the student.  As such, evaluations may require up to four testing sessions.  Once Dr. Elman has met with you to obtain a detailed history and description of the current concerns, she will begin the evaluation by observing your child in the school setting and interviewing his/her teachers.  Next, she will meet with your child to assess a broad array of functioning, including, intellectual ability (IQ), academic functioning across all subjects, social-emotional functioning, and various cognitive processing depending on your child's profile (e.g., attention and executive functioning, auditory processing, phonological awareness, short-term and working memory, long-term retrieval, fluid reasoning, abstract reasoning, visual spatial ability, sensorimotor ability, and visual motor coordination).  

Upon completion of the assessment, Dr. Elman will write a report detailing the results and her recommendations.  After you have had an opportunity to review the report and formulate questions, Dr. Elman will meet with you to discuss the evaluation.  Finally, Dr. Elman will meet with school personnel (e.g., teachers, School Psychologist and ESE Coordinator) to determine whether your child qualifies for an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) and the interventions and accommodations that will meet your child's needs.