Learning differences
When school feels harder than it should, or current supports are not working, a full evaluation can show strengths and what actually helps.
Long Island · Pediatric & young adult
Understand how your child learns.
Neuropsychological evaluations with Dr. Shauna Dixon, focused on how a student thinks and learns, and what will help them at home and at school.
10+
Years in practice
1:1
Every evaluation led by Dr. Dixon
School + hospital
Training across settings
Roslyn Heights
Serving Tri-State Families
For families looking for clearer answers
Parents often come with questions about attention, learning, mood, or development. This practice works with children, adolescents, and young adults who need a careful look at how they learn.
Attention & executive skills
Assessment of focus, organization, and self-regulation, with recommendations that fit daily life at home and in the classroom.
Neurodevelopmental questions
Evaluation when autism, ADHD, or related concerns are under consideration, with findings explained in language families can use.
What the evaluation includes
A comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation typically spans 4 to 6 weeks. Feedback is usually scheduled about one week after the final testing session, with the finalized report completed within 2 to 3 weeks after testing concludes.
01
Parent interview
Virtual parent interview (60 minutes).
02
In-person testing
6 to 8 hours of testing, typically across 2 to 3 appointments.
03
Collaboration
Coordination with teachers, tutors, and outside specialists as needed.
04
Feedback appointment
Virtual feedback appointment (60 to 90 minutes).
05
Written report
A written report with findings and recommendations.
06
Follow-up
Follow-up consultation and collaboration with school and outside providers as needed.
Additional interviews, behavioral rating scales, classroom observations, and other services may also be incorporated to support each individualized evaluation.
Dr. Shauna Dixon
I am a clinical and pediatric neuropsychologist with over ten years of experience. I specialize in evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults with learning and neurodevelopmental differences.
My goal is to explain how a student thinks and learns, and to offer specific suggestions that help them succeed. My background includes training as a school psychologist and neuropsychologist, with work in schools, hospitals, and private practice.
- Clinical neuropsychology
- Pediatric focus
- School psychology training
- North Shore Psychology Services, PLLC
Comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations
Each evaluation is conducted personally by Dr. Dixon, with findings translated into concrete next steps for home and school.
I personally conduct each evaluation to understand a child’s learning profile: strengths, areas of difficulty, and the strategies that help them learn best. Findings are turned into practical recommendations parents and professionals can act on.
- In-depth cognitive and learning assessment
- Integration of neuroscience, psychology, and education
- Written report with practical next steps
- Collaboration with schools and other providers as needed
For parents
Clear language for home and school meetings about what your child needs.
For educators
Context to support IEPs, accommodations, and instructional planning.
For clinicians
A shared picture of strengths and priorities when coordinating care.
For your child
An evaluation that looks at the whole profile, not a single score.
Common questions
Who do you evaluate?
Children, adolescents, and young adults, especially when learning, attention, or neurodevelopmental questions need a careful evaluation.
Do you conduct every evaluation yourself?
Yes. Dr. Dixon personally conducts each comprehensive evaluation in this practice.
Where are you located?
70 Glen Cove Road, Suite 201, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577. Convenient to the North Shore and surrounding Tri-State communities.
How do we get started?
Call or email to get started. We will follow up to talk through fit and next steps.
Get in touch
Interested in working together? Reach out by email or phone and we will be in touch shortly.
70 Glen Cove Road, Suite 201
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577