Blog | Elena Ostroy, Ph.D., ABN Pediatric and Adult Neuropsychologist

Elena Ostroy

What is Non-Verbal Learning Disability (NVLD)?

Although the concept of NVLD (nonverbal learning disabilities) has been around for decades, it is still not fully understood. The DSM-5,...

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Gifted Children with Special Needs - Evaluating Twice Exceptional (2E) Kids

While a child can be gifted in many areas, such as music, art, or math, intellectual giftedness is usually defined by exceptionally high...

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Do I really need a comprehensive evaluation for ADHD?

A couple of times a week, I get an inquiry that poses the question above. Usually it goes something like this – I suspect that I/my child...

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What is Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder?

Over the past few months, several of my patients have had something in common. All were teens or young adults, highly intelligent and...

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When to seek a dyslexia evaluation?

The email I received from a parent sounded like many other inquiries I have been getting this year – her son, heading to third grade in...

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Remote vs In-Person Testing

While the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed many clinical services, neuropsychologists have adapted to seeing patients remotely, many...