Dr. Lindsay Whitman conducts comprehensive neuropsychological assessments with children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 4-21). A neuropsychological evaluation is most helpful to parents who suspect that their child or teen may be struggling with a learning disability, developmental delay, intellectual disability, or is experiencing difficulty with memory, attention, or executive functioning skills (organization, planning). This type of comprehensive evaluation may also be helpful for children who may be struggling with behavioral, social or psychological difficulties (anxiety, depression) that seem to be interfering with cognitive and/or academic functioning. Neuropsychological evaluations may also be indicated for children or adolescent in whom the reason for difficulty is largely unclear.
In general, a neuropsychological evaluation is intended to help parents and teachers comprehensively understand why a child or teenager may be struggling to meet developmental, academic, or social milestones. The process often helps to pin down a clinical diagnosis but more importantly, identifies which kinds of interventional services would best support a child or teen to perform at their best in the classroom, at work, or in other learning or social settings. Dr. Whitman conducts all neuropsychological testing procedures herself, strives to generate reports that are streamlined and clearly written, and provides individualized feedback sessions upon completion of the report (within 2-3 weeks of last testing session).
Dr. Whitman also conducts private psychoeducational evaluations for children and adolescents who present primarily with academic difficulties. A psychoeducational evaluation is shorter in length than a neuropsychological evaluation and is suitable for the diagnosis of specific learning disabilities only (e.g., dyslexia/reading disorder, mathematics disorder, learning disability not otherwise specified). A psychoeducational evaluation is similar to what is frequently offered through a child’s school.
Dr. Whitman’s clinical training includes the evaluation of children, teens, and adults with a variety of cognitive and learning risk factors including developmental delay, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, (e.g. dyslexia), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), traumatic brain injury, and psychiatric/mood difficulties. Her postdoctoral fellowship at New York University Comprehensive Epilepsy Center included specialized training in the cognitive assessment and pre-surgical evaluation of individuals with seizures/epilepsy. Dr. Whitman has presented empirical research at national and international neuropsychology conferences and has published peer-reviewed articles on issues related to cognitive functioning in individuals with epilepsy and aspects of adolescent personality development. Whitman Research
Dr. Whitman is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of New York. She completed a Ph.D. in clinical psychology/neuropsychology at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science/The Chicago Medical School. She completed clinical internship at West Virginia University School of Medicine and a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at New York University Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. Dr. Whitman also holds a masters degree in early childhood risk and development from Harvard Graduate School of Education and a bachelor’s degree in nutritional sciences from Cornell University.
Dr. Whitman has met the education and training requirements for practice certification by the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN). ABCN certification is a voluntary process for neuropsychologists designed to ensure competent neuropsychological assessment via intensive peer review of practice knowledge and clinical skill level. The process is much like board certification in medicine and is designed to provide external validation of thorough competence in a specialty area. Dr. Whitman is currently in the process of completing the process of obtaining full board certification in clinical neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology.
Dr. Whitman offers free consultation by phone or e-mail. Consultation is often useful in determining whether your child may benefit most from a neuropsychological or psychoeducational evaluation.
Contact: lindsay@brooklynlearning.com, 347-560-1399,
Pay: Private Pay, different fee scales for neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations. Cash, check, or credit card accepted.
HOURS: Flexible
LOCATION: Dr. Whitman works with you to determine if an office or home based evaluation is best for your child. If office-based work is preferred, the evaluation will be completed in Dr. Whitman’s office at One Grand Central Place, 305 Madison Avenue in Manhattan. If a home-based evaluation is appropriate, Dr. Whitman will evaluate your child in your Brooklyn or Manhattan home.
TYPE OF SERVICES: Neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults. Dr. Whitman also conducts neuropsychological evaluations with adult (geriatric included) populations presenting with cognitive concerns related to possible ADHD, intellectual disability, traumatic brain injury, memory disorder, or dementia.
EXPERTISE: Dr. Whitman is specifically trained in the evaluation of children and adults with learning disabilities, developmental delay, intellectual disability, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders. She also has expertise in the cognitive evaluation of children with epilepsy/seizures, traumatic brain injury, and potential prenatal toxic exposure (alcohol, lead).
AGES: 4 years of age through adulthood.
BLOGS: Understanding the Value of a Comprehensive Evaluation for Reading Disorder/Dyslexia
