Services Offered
The comprehensive evaluations includes assessment of neurocognition (e.g., learning, memory, problem solving, executive functions), as well as academics and emotional/behavioral functioning. The goal is to identify a child’s strengths and vulnerabilities for diagnostic clarity and to guide academic and treatment planning. Assessments are individualized to a child's unique needs. Typical referrals include:
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Autism Spectrum Disorders - ADHD - Emotional Problems - Social Difficulties - Language Delays
Learning Challenges - Reading Disorder/Dyslexia - Writing Disorder - Math Disorder - NVLD
Slow Processing - Memory Challenges
For children ages 2.5 - 4 to assist with an initial diagnosis. Appropriate for parents seeking an assessment of autism, developmental delay, or social/emotional difficulties of early childhood.
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Dr. O'Hara is trained in the ADOS-2 and offers assessment of autism spectrum disorders
from early childhood through adulthood.
Dr. O’Hara enjoys working with young adults as they transition into the college-aged years. She offers psychological and neuropsychological evaluations to help young adults identify areas of strength and vulnerability as they navigate this new educational and life stage.
Cognitive and Achievement Only
A targeted evaluation of cognitive abilities and academic achievement commonly used to support a request for gifted services and educational planning.
Dr. O’Hara draws upon her expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to provide treatment to children (5+ years old), teens, and young adults/college aged. Her treatment approach is results-oriented and individualized to each patient.
Anxiety - Depression - OCD - Social Challenges - School Difficulties
Adjustment to life stressors - Coping with chronic health conditions
Autism Spectrum Disorder - ADHD