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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,...
Elena Ostroy
May 15, 20233 min read
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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...
Elena Ostroy
Oct 19, 20223 min read
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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...
Elena Ostroy
Feb 28, 20223 min read
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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...
Elena Ostroy
Dec 1, 20213 min read
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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...
Elena Ostroy
Aug 5, 20214 min read
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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...
Elena Ostroy
Apr 8, 20213 min read
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