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A Pediatric Neuropsychology Specialty Practice

Understanding how your child learns and grows

Comprehensive neuropsychological and learning consultation and evaluation for children, adolescents, and adults — guided by neurodevelopmental science, delivered in a warm, family-friendly setting.

3
Offices in NY & CT
5
Specialist clinicians
All ages
6 months to adult
A clinician working with a child during a neuropsychological evaluation

Areas of focus

Specialized evaluation, tailored to each child

Each exam is individualized to a child's presenting issues — refining the diagnosis and building a practical plan that schools and families can act on.

ADHD & Attention Disorders

Individualized assessment for attentional disorders from preschool through college age, refining diagnosis and building a remediation plan.

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Autism Spectrum

Evaluation of children from six months through young adulthood, supporting early diagnosis and comprehensive rehabilitation planning.

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Learning Disorders

Our core diagnostic service — pinpointing learning disabilities and designing research-based remediation plans, with careful progress monitoring.

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Our philosophy

“Comprehensive, state-of-the-art services in a child- and parent-friendly atmosphere — guided by neurodevelopmental science and delivered with care.”
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  • Collaboration with doctors & educators
  • Time-sensitive results & reports
  • Research-informed remediation plans
  • Ongoing progress monitoring

Meet the team

Experienced specialists in pediatric neuropsychology

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Nelson J. Dorta

Nelson J. Dorta, Ph.D.

Pediatric Neuropsychologist

Melissa Starr

Melissa Starr, Psy.D.

Clinical Psychologist

Patricia McDonough-Ryan

Patricia McDonough-Ryan, Ph.D.

Pediatric Neuropsychologist

Kristen Pollack-Dorta

Kristen Pollack-Dorta, Ph.D.

Clinical Child Psychologist

Janielle Zinna

Janielle Zinna, MA

Speech & Language Pathologist

Visit us

Three convenient locations

Serving families across New York and Connecticut.

Ready to take the first step?

The first step is an initial consultation with one of our doctors. We look forward to assisting you and your family.