Testing & Diagnosis: Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Learning Disability, Cognitive
Dr. Arnold is trained in both assessment and treatment, so every evaluation she does is designed with your next steps in mind. There’s no one-size-fits-all battery here. She builds each assessment around the specific questions you need answered. Sometimes the most helpful thing she can tell you is that testing isn’t the right investment. If she doesn’t think an assessment will change the diagnosis or the plan, she’ll say so, and recommend putting that money toward treatment instead.
Autism
- Social communication and connection
- Sensory differences
- Social anxiety
- Daily living and independence skills
- Depression and self-esteem
- Assessments to access:
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services
- Disability benefits (SSI or SSDI)
- Guardianship
ADHD and Executive Function
- ADHD, combined presentation (inattention with hyperactivity and impulsivity)
- ADHD, predominantly inattentive presentation (inattention without hyperactivity or impulsivity)
- Executive function challenges related to autism, anxiety or dyslexia
- Working memory
Learning Differences
- Dyslexia (reading and spelling)
- Dysgraphia (written expression)
- Dyscalculia (math)
- Reading comprehension
- Expository writing
- Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD): strong verbal skills alongside challenges with visual-spatial reasoning
Emotional Health
- Anxiety
- Depression
Intelligence (IQ)
- Intellectual disability
- Borderline intellectual functioning
- Giftedness
- Twice-exceptional (2e)
Assessment for All Ages
Whether you’re seeking answers for a young child, a teen or yourself, Dr. Arnold can help. Her specialty is neurodevelopment, not a particular age group, so families of all ages are welcome. If a child is too young for a reliable assessment, she’ll tell you, and guide you on what to do in the meantime.
A Second Look at Past Evaluations
Many families come in with reports they’ve never fully understood. Dr. Arnold will walk you through what has already been tested, what the results mean and what questions remain. From there, she’ll recommend additional testing only if it’s truly needed, or help you move straight into the right treatment.
Disability Evaluations
Complex evaluations are a routine part of Dr. Arnold’s work. Her disability evaluations are known for being thorough and well-documented, and they are regularly well received in SSI, SSDI and Developmental Disability Services reviews. Disability programs require specific assessments, so Dr. Arnold starts by reviewing your existing records. If she finds you already have what’s needed, she won’t add unnecessary testing. Instead, she can refer you to a disability attorney for support through the application process.
