At Springboard, I focus on helping children, families, and young adults live healthier, more independent lives.
My goal is to help improve functioning and to increase participation in everyday activities and social roles.
My approach is based on understanding how a number of different things can affect a child's life. In particular, I have found the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) model to be helpful. This model helps us look at all the different things that affect a child's life, like their physical and mental health, development, and environment. It helps us understand why kids might do better in some areas than others and how we can help them improve. When I am writing a report, and thinking about your child, I work to keep these different factors in mind; doing this helps me to provide focused recommendations that could improve their well-being and life-participation.
By considering all these factors, we aim to create plans that can help each child reach their potential. While the neuropsychological assessment can guide treatment and planning, it is typically one part of a larger team effort involving various providers and caregivers.
We aim to create plans that can help
each child reach their potential.
Given my training and experience in rehabilitation psychology, my clinical approach prioritizes health, independence, functional abilities, and social participation. I focus on both habilitation and rehabilitation, mindful of the potential risk of “growing into deficits” and transitional impacts. While the neuropsychological assessment can guide treatment and planning, it is typically one part of a larger team effort involving various providers and caregivers. With the right support, every child has the opportunity to thrive.
General Intelligence/
Cognitive Ability
Understanding overall thinking and reasoning skills.
Language
Evaluating how well your child understands and uses language.
Visual-Spatial Skills
Assessing how your child interprets and organizes visual information.
Learning and Memory
Measuring how your child learns new information and recalls it.
Attention and Executive Skill
Looking at skills like working memory, planning, organization, and problem-solving.
Motor Skills
Checking coordination and physical movement abilities.
Academic Achievement
Reviewing skills in reading, spelling, mathematics, and writing.
Adaptive Skills
Assessing daily living skills.
Social Skills
Understanding how your child interacts with others.
Emotional and Behavioral Functioning
Evaluating feelings, behaviors, and emotional health.
General Intelligence/
Cognitive Ability
Understanding overall thinking and reasoning skills.
Language
Evaluating how well your child understands and uses language.
Visual-Spatial Skills
Assessing how your child interprets and organizes visual information.
Learning and Memory
Measuring how your child learns new information and recalls it.
Attention and Executive Skill
Looking at skills like working memory, planning, organization, and problem-solving.
Motor Skills
Checking coordination and physical movement abilities.
Academic Achievement
Reviewing skills in reading, spelling, mathematics, and writing.
Adaptive Skills
Assessing daily living skills.
Social Skills
Understanding how your child interacts with others.
Emotional and Behavioral Functioning
Evaluating feelings, behaviors, and emotional health.
Pediatric Neuropsychological Evaluations
Ages 4-17
Does your child have neuro-developmental delays or medical history that may have impacted their thinking skills? Our evaluations can help identify the root causes. We offer personalized recommendations to help children reach their full potential.
Young Adult Neuropsychological Assessments
Ages 18-22
Adolescence and young adulthood can be challenging. We offer insights into cognitive and emotional needs, identifying strengths and challenges to support academic, social, and career goals. Dr. Erickson also conducts neuropsychological assessments for those with known diagnosis of ASD and to formally diagnosis potential ADHD.
Neurodevelopmental Assessments
Ages 0-4
Dr. Erickson also conducts neurodevelopmental assessments including early infant assessments when there are concerns about potential cognitive, language, and motor delays. This evaluation would be conducted if the child is failing to meet early developmental milestones or presents with early risk factors such as preterm birth, early exposure, and early medical history such as Cerebral Palsy.
Unlock Your Child's Potential Today!
Ready to pave the way for your child’s happier and brighter future? Our tailored assessments will help uncover your child’s unique strengths and areas for growth, providing the tools needed for success. Contact us to get started today!