Neuropsychological Evaluations 101: What Families Should Look For in Hiring a Neuropsychologist
This webinar will provide participants with information regarding the purpose and scope of neuropsychological evaluations to help families better understand what to look for when seeking out a provider.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation process
- Increase families’ understanding of the various abilities that are assessed as part of the neuropsychological evaluation
- Empower families to advocate for themselves and their children to ensure that their needs are being met throughout the evaluation process
About Instructor(s)
Dr. Marlene Sotelo-Dynega is a New York State Licensed Psychologist (#018444) who received her Master’s Degree in School Psychology in 2001 from Iona University, and her Doctorate in School Psychology in 2007 from St. John’s University. Dr. Sotelo-Dynega went on to achieve Diplomate status from the American Board of School Neuropsychology (ABSNP) in 2011 after additional training in this area of specialization.
Dr. Sotelo-Dynega specializes in a school-focused, neuropsychological assessment approach that “Requires the integration of neuropsychological and educational principles to the assessment and intervention processes with infants, children, and adolescents to facilitate learning and behavior within the school and family systems” (Miller, DeFina, & Lang, 2004). This approach has inspired a comprehensive program of research that led to being granted tenure
and the development of a national reputation within the specialty of learning disability identification, and the development of school-focused neuropsychological assessment training specialization for doctoral students at St. John’s University.
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In her role as Director of Mental Health and Testing, Dr. Francyne Zeltser oversees a team of Licensed Psychologists, Neuropsychologists and Psychotherapists who provide counseling and assessment services to children, adolescents and adults. Additionally, she coordinates the psychology internship and postdoctoral fellowship training program which prioritizes direct care learning opportunities, supervision and professional growth.
Dr. Francyne Zeltser is a New York State Licensed Psychologist (#020690). She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Binghamton University, and completed her graduate degree at St. John’s University. Dr. Zeltser is the Clinical Director of Psychology, Training & Special Projects at MPG, as well as a child, adolescent and adult psychologist, certified school psychologist, adjunct professor and mother of two.
Dr. Zeltser provides cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and parent management training (PMT). Her primary specializations are in child and adolescent development, behavior management, family counseling, educational interventions, psychological and educational assessment, effective parenting strategies, consultation and educational advocacy. The focus of her clinical practice includes, treatment of ADHD, anxiety and depressive disorders, conduct and disruptive disorders, family therapy, psychological testing and school-related behaviors.
