Many children struggle with reading, writing, or math at some point in school. But how do you know when a challenge reflects a true learning disorder rather than a temporary hurdle, attention difficulties, or differences in learning pace? Professionals may tell you to get a neuropsychological evaluation, but how does this help?
Dr. Danielle diFilipo and Dr. Amira Hanna, of Small Brooklyn Psychology, will describe how learning disorders present in the classroom and at home, and they’ll outline how neuropsychological evaluations help identify students in need.
In this webinar, you’ll learn:
- the basics of learning disorders in reading, writing, and math
- the differences between learning disorders and other kinds of difficulties
- how learning disorders are diagnosed through a neuropsychological evaluation
- how evaluations translate into practical recommendations for school and home
Overall, participants will better understand different kinds of learning needs and how to seek effective support. Danielle and Amira will answer questions from the audience at the end, moderated by Dr. Mandi White-Ajmani.
This webinar is part of our series with Park Slope Parents!
When: Tuesday, April 14th
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cost: Free for PSP members, $25 for non-members
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Amira Hanna, PhD is a clinical neuropsychologist with experience in conducting neuropsychological evaluations with children, adolescents, and young adults. Amira specializes in neurodevelopmental evaluations that focus on identifying challenges that impact academic functioning, such as learning disorders, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity-Disorder, Autism, mood and anxiety disorders, and chronic medical conditions. She also has experience in conducting bilingual evaluations with Arabic-speaking families.
Amira places a lot of emphasis on understanding the child as a whole and considering socio-cultural factors that impact cognitive and emotional functioning. In addition to her work with families at Small Brooklyn Psychology, Amira is also an adjunct faculty member at NYU Child Study Center, where she continues to work on advancing research in the field of pediatric neuropsychology. In her free time, Amira enjoys going on picnics, playing boardgames, exploring New York City’s food scene, and traveling the world!
Danielle diFilipo, Ph.D. is a clinical neuropsychologist with experience conducting neuropsychological, psychological, and educational evaluations across the life span. She earned her Bachelor’s degree at Barnard College, and she then went on to earn her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a Forensic Concentration at John Jay College of Criminal Justice/The Graduate Center, CUNY.
Danielle has trained extensively in hospital settings, working with a diversity of individuals and families. She has provided evaluations for people with neurodevelopmental differences (such as ADHD, autism, and learning difficulties), complex medical histories, traumatic brain injuries, movement disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, epilepsy, cancer, and psychological symptoms (such as depression, anxiety, and psychotic experiences). Danielle has also worked closely with the school systems in New York City and has a deep understanding of how to provide educational advocacy. She has also supervised trainees and conducted research in neuropsychology.
Dr. Mandi White-Ajmani is a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in neuropsychological assessment of children and adults from many different backgrounds. She founded Small Brooklyn Psychology in 2013 and has grown it from a solo practice into a thriving group practice at Industry City, offering high-quality, research-backed neuropsychological assessment and therapeutic treatment.
Dr. White-Ajmani earned her BA from Cornell University and her MBA in Organizational Behavior and PhD in Clinical Psychology from Suffolk University. She completed her post-doctoral fellowship in clinical research in neuroscience and schizophrenia at NYU School of Medicine and then continued as a research scientist at NYU, investigating family violence. She earned an appointment as a Research Assistant Professor at NYU School of Medicine during this time. Now, as a clinician, she conducts neuropsychological assessment with people of all ages, with a wide range of psychological concerns. She has built a special focus on working with children and families, to help them understand the practical nuances of how each person approaches the world a little differently—and then how to use that information to make real-world changes.
