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Children and adolescents develop at their own pace, and concerns about learning, attention, behavior, or development can raise important questions for families. Neuropsychological evaluation provides a clear, objective understanding of how a child’s brain is functioning and how that functioning affects learning, behavior, and daily life. For children who are candidates cochlear implants, these evaluations play a critical role in assessing readiness, supporting surgical planning, and guiding post-implant care.
Dr. Jennifer Linton Reesman is a board-certified Clinical Neuropsychologist with extensive experience evaluating children and adolescents across a wide range of developmental, learning, and neurological concerns. Her approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in clinical expertise, with a focus on helping families gain clarity and practical next steps. After reviewing results with parents, she often shares findings with children in a developmentally appropriate way, helping them understand their strengths and areas for support.
Families often reach out when something does not feel quite right, even if the concern has been difficult to define. Common reasons for referral include:
Questions about attention, learning, or academic progress
Concerns about language, memory, or executive functioning
Behavioral or emotional challenges affecting school or home life
Developmental differences or neurodivergent profiles
Neurological conditions or changes following illness, injury, or interventions such as cochlear implants
Many families come after trying multiple strategies or receiving mixed feedback. A comprehensive evaluation can help identify underlying patterns, clarify diagnoses, and explain why certain supports have or have not been effective, giving families actionable guidance for school, home, and daily life.
Dr. Reesman works closely with parents and, when appropriate, partners with schools, pediatricians, therapists, and other specialists. With family consent, she incorporates information from teachers, school records, and previous providers to ensure the evaluation reflects the child’s everyday experiences and real-world functioning.
In her practice, Dr. Reesman takes care to share information in ways that are developmentally appropriate, helping children understand their strengths and challenges. At the same time, she supports parents in making informed decisions and moving forward with confidence.
Conditions Commonly Assessed
Pediatric and adolescent evaluations frequently address: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Learning Disabilities, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia Autism Spectrum Disorder Traumatic or acquired brain injury Epilepsy and seizure related cognitive concerns Intellectual disability Developmental delays or atypical developmental profiles Neurodivergent presentations that do not fit neatly into a single diagnosis Each evaluation is individualized and guided by the child’s history, current functioning, and referral questions.
Supporting Educational Planning and Intervention
Evaluation results are often used to guide: School based services and accommodations IEP or 504 planning Academic interventions and learning supports Treatment planning and referrals Long term educational and developmental decision making Families leave the process with clear recommendations and actionable guidance, not just test scores.
Clinical Expertise You Can Trust
Dr. Reesman’s training as a board certified Clinical Neuropsychologist includes specialized experience in pediatric assessment, neurodevelopmental conditions, and neurological disorders. Her work is grounded in evidence based practice and a deep understanding of how brain development affects learning, behavior, and emotional functioning. Families value her ability to translate complex clinical findings into clear, meaningful explanations that support understanding and informed choices.