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Developmental Screenings

 

 
 
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The first five years in a child's development are considered the formative years.  During this period, a child develops approximately 70% of their brain connections.  Brain development is dependent on the unique interaction between the child and his/her environment.  Parents who understand how to provide their children with appropriate stimulation and interaction during these early years can enhance their child's brain development and help prepare them for school success.

 

 

The developmental screening program not only gives parents an idea of their child's developmental strengths and weaknesses, but can also help to identify potential learning, behavioral, or motor problems before school enrollment.  This allows parents maximal time to intervene to develop skills as needed. 

 
Assessment
 
 

At his or her visit, your child will complete tasks using toys and testing materials.  These activities are fun for infants and young children, but also provide valuable information about your child's:

 

Interest and aptitude at exploring their environment
Ability to manipulate objects

Understanding and use of language to interact with others
Gains towards independence in caring for their own needs

The child's performance in the office and information gathered from parents will be used to determine the child's developmental profile.  Parents will receive verbal and written feedback regarding their child's development, as well as practical strategies to promote their child's progress.

 
 

Profiles
 
 

Our 3-stage comprehensive evaluation will determine your child's unique profile.  This information can then be used to assist in your child's progress and prepare your child for future academic/school success.  Parents will receive verbal feedback and a written report regarding their child's development, as well as practical strategies to promote their child's progress.

 

Please note that developmental evaluations can be performed at any age, not just at the specific ages targeted below.  Please call or email with any questions.

 

 

12-Month Profile ($200)

 

Areas assessed: 

 

Cognitive

Communication

Motor

Social

 

 

24-Month Profile ($300)

 

Areas assessed:

 

Cognitive

Speech/Language

Self-help

Social/Emotional

 

36-Month Profile ($600) - Complete psychoeducational evaluation

 

Areas assessed: 

 

Cognitive

Speech/Language

Visual-motor

Pre-academic

Self-help

Social/Emotional

 

 

 
 
 
 

 
Consultants
 
 

Dr. Dana Weinstein received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Emory University.  She received specialized training in developmental and learning issues of children ages birth to five in her Clinical Internship at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill School of Medicine.  She then completed a postdoctoral Fellowship working with preschool-aged children at the Clinical Center for the Study of Development and Learning, UNC-Chapel Hill.

Dr. Melissa Lang received her Ph.D. in School Psychology from Georgia State University.  She received specialized training in early learning issues and factors related to school success in her Clinical Internship at Cherokee County Schools Department of Psychological Services and Mountainbrook Psychoeducational Center.  In addition, Dr. Lang is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist.

 

 
 

 

 

 
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