Evaluation Services
We offer:
- A developmental neuropsychiatric evaluation that documents strengths and weaknesses in communication, socialization, and behavioral and emotional regulation to serve as a baseline against which progress can be measured;
- A thorough medical evaluation to identify any underlying genetic, metabolic, and functional or structural brain abnormalities;
- A detailed written report that is discussed with parents, with time spent to answer questions;
- Consultation with parents about different educational and treatment options as well as linkage to services of their choice in their local community;
- Follow-up contact with referring professionals and educational/vocational settings as designated by the parents;
- Periodic reevaluation to monitor progressTreatment Services for Preschool Children
Services for preschool children include:
- Supporting parents and families in the interval between diagnosis and school placement;
- Teaching parents successful ways to promote learning and prevent development of behavior problems;
- Helping parents promote development of social communication skills within the child's natural environment;
- Consultation with parents about different educational and treatment options as well as linkage to services of their choice in their local community;
- Follow-up contact with referring professionals and educational/vocational settings as designated by the parents; and
- Periodic reevaluation to monitor progress.
- For School-Age Children and Adolescents
- Services for school-age children and adolescents include:
- Consulting with parents and teachers to provide positive behavioral interventions for problem behaviors; and
- Medication treatment as appropriate.
For Adults
- Services for adults include:
- Individual supportive psychotherapy;
- Consulting with individuals, their families and work/vocational environment to teach positive interventions for problem behaviors;
- Medication treatment as appropriate; and
- Family counseling
Staff
- Agnes Whitaker, MD, Director
- Reet Sidhu, MD, Assistant Director
- Maureen McSwiggan-Hardin, DNP, Deputy Director
- Molly Algermissen, PhD
- Marion Blank, PhD
- Andrew Gerber, MD
- Erica Kovacs, PhD
- Johanna Lantz, PhD
- Kathryn Smerling, PhD, LCSW
- Rica Vizarra-Villongco, MD
Additional Information
You can find out more about our developmental neuropsychiatry services by visiting our website.
Financial Information
Payment is made directly by the family at the time of service. Major credit cards are accepted. Fees for evaluation depend upon the extent of services and specialists involved. Fees for subsequent ongoing treatment are based on hourly rates.
Contact
To schedule an appointment, make a referral or obtain further information, please call 212-342-1600 Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
Location
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/
Columbia University Medical Center
635 West 165th Street
Eye Institute Building, 6th Floor, Room 635
New York, NY 10032
