School Neuropsychological Evaluations
A School Neuropsychological Evaluation is a comprehensive assessment designed to understand how a student’s cognitive, academic, executive, attentional, and emotional functioning affects learning and performance in the school environment. The evaluation looks beyond academic achievement alone to examine the underlying processes that may contribute to a student’s strengths and challenges.
Depending on the student’s individual needs and referral concerns, assessment may include areas such as intellectual functioning, academic achievement, attention and concentration, memory and learning, processing speed, executive functioning, language-related abilities, and social-emotional functioning. By examining patterns across these areas, the evaluation can help identify factors contributing to academic difficulties and clarify conditions such as learning disabilities, ADHD, and emotional or behavioral concerns that may interfere with educational progress.
The results provide a detailed understanding of how a student learns and can be used to develop individualized, practical recommendations for home and school. Findings may help inform eligibility and programming decisions for Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans, as well as recommendations for accommodations, specialized instruction, interventions, executive functioning supports, and strategies tailored to the student’s learning profile. Evaluations can also help parents and educators better understand a student’s needs, monitor progress, and make informed decisions regarding educational planning and placement.
Dr. Kalafut brings over 15 years of experience as a school psychologist and Child Study Team member, where she conducted comprehensive evaluations, participated in eligibility and educational planning decisions, developed Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and worked closely with parents, teachers, and other school professionals to support students’ needs. Her firsthand experience within the school system gives her a unique understanding of how evaluation findings translate into educational programming, accommodations, interventions, and supports. As both a licensed clinical psychologist and former school psychologist, Dr. Kalafut integrates cognitive, academic, executive functioning, attentional, and social-emotional factors to develop practical, individualized recommendations that support each student’s success at school and beyond.