Frank Van Santen @ Hanover CBT

I am a clinical psychologist and learning disabilities specialist who evaluates and teaches children, adolescents, and adults with learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia, math disorders, writing disorders), attention disorders (e.g., ADHD), and language disorders.

There are many reasons why someone might seek an evaluation. Usually, people request an assessment because they have trouble performing in specific areas at school, the workplace, or life in general. These can include having difficulty:

Reading accurately and/or fluently

Understanding what was read

Finishing academic tasks within time limits

Solving computation or word problems

Spelling

Writing grammatically correct sentences

Organizing/formulating their writing

Processing non-linguistic information (e.g., reading maps, analyzing charts)

Initiating or maintaining attention

Blocking out distractions

Interacting in social situations.

The results can be used to secure accommodations in the workplace or an educational setting.

Evaluations can be used to identify:

Learning Disabilities

Reading disorders (e.g., dyslexia)

Writing disorders (e.g., dysgraphia)

Math disorders (e.g., dyscalculia)

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Including weaknesses in executive functioning

Autism Spectrum Disorder