DR. ANYA BARAK Psy.D.

Comprehensive Neuropsychological Evaluations for Children, Adolescents, Adults

Q. Who should receive an evaluation?
A neuropsychological evaluation is warranted when an individual is not meeting his or her full potential. Specifically, if an individual is not meeting developmental milestones, is struggling academically and/or socially, presents with behavioral or emotional difficulties, or is having other issues that prevent them from performing at their fullest then a neuropsychological evaluation may be an appropriate first course of action. Additionally, a neuropsychological evaluation can be helpful in determining giftedness, in offering diagnoses, and in identifying one’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses.

Q. What is a neuropsychological evaluation?
A neuropsychological evaluation is a process by which one’s full cognitive, academic and social/emotional functioning is comprehensively assessed. Beyond “IQ” testing (although included), language, emotional, and motor abilities among others are fully assessed. A neuropsychological evaluation can offer important insights into how an individual learns and functions. Most importantly, results inform individualized recommendations to help you or your child reach their fullest potential.

The evaluation process typically entails the following:

• A complete history of the individual being assessed; this is usually accomplished through interview (parent or adult).
• Typically two testing sessions are sufficient to complete the battery of tests compiled based on referral reasons or concerns.

Q. What happens after the evaluation?
Following testing, Dr. Barak carefully interprets and synthesizes testing results with interviews of parents, teachers, along with clinical and school observations. A neuropsychological report is then generated which offers accessible interpretation of results. Most importantly, individualized recommendations which inform interventions, supports, accommodations, and a learning plan are offered. For Dr. Barak this is the crux of the evaluation process.

Q. Why choose Dr. Barak?

Warmth to establish a comfortable working relationship to get the best of an examinee
Insight in creating a testing battery, conducting a comprehensive evaluation
“where no stone is left unturned”
Answers to referral questions and clear explanations of results and recommendations through useful reports

Dr. Barak has the experience in testing children from as young as three to high school and college-age and adults. She has a quality of education including Columbia University and St. John’s University to receiving post-doctoral neuropsychological supervision from world-renowned Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg of Fielding University and NYU. And she has an approachable, friendly nature that helps both children and adults feel at ease.

Payment Process for Neuropsychological Evaluation
Payment is typically divided into two payments with 50% due at Intake and 50% due at the Discussion of Results session. Insurance is not accepted, yet Dr. Barak will provide a receipt that is submittable to insurance for reimbursement.