Dana Group Associates, under the direction of Dr. Robert Maron, continues to provide a wide variety of testing services for children, adolescents and adults. We continue to provide services that include Personality Learning Disorder, psychological, educational and neuropsychological assessments. We now offer Attention Deficit Training for children and adolescents with Working Memory and Sustained Attention concerns. This program, known as COGMED was made available to Dana Group, one of only 12 sites in New England.

Staff members are trained psychologists and neuropsychologists with a range of expertise, many of who specialize in the assessment of school age children. In addition to our educational assessment program, we now offer College Transitional Adjustment Counseling for both parents and child.

Why would someone need testing?
A comprehensive evaluation, tailored to the individual client, can provide insightful and accurate information about a person's current functioning and future needs. These evaluations are designed to answer diagnostic questions and identify a wide variety of cognitive, emotional, and learning issues.

Educational Learning

• Language-based learning disabilities
• Non-verbal learning disabilities
• Dyslexia
• Intelligence

Neuropsychological

• ADHD
• Asperger's and other Autistic Spectrum
  Disorders
• Cognitive changes after head injury, seizure, or other brain insult

Psychological and Emotional

• Depression
• Bipolar Disorder
• Anxiety
• Psychotic Disorders
• Behavioral Disorders

Speech and Language
Independent Evaluations

What does an evaluation consist of?
Individual needs shape every evaluation. In addition to a detailed clinical interview and testing, an evaluation may include a thorough review of school records, psychiatric treatment history, and previous evaluations; meetings with parents and other involved parties; and/or classroom observation.

After testing is complete, we provide a comprehensive written report with recommendations. Additional feedback regarding the results of the evaluation is available upon request. Dana Group Associates also offers follow-up treatment and consultations to children, parents, and schools.

Diagnostic assessments using nationally-standardized tests are very useful tools for determining individual programs. Our reports are clear, concise, and "user-friendly", with timely and relevant recommendations.

What is an Independent Evaluation?
From time to time, students may require additional outside testing to verify school district findings. At Dana Group Associates staff members have extensive experience working with parents and schools to provide timely and cost-effective independent evaluations.

These evaluations can be used to identify learning and/or special educational service needs that can be addressed by specific, school or college-based accomodations. In addition testing can help facilitate the development of an appropriate educational plan and suggest those environments which most enhance a child's ability to learn. Eligibility for untimed standardized testing can also be determined with comprehensive evaluations.

How would a career assessment
be helpful?
Adults seeking to answer career-related questions may benefit from tests used widely in business environments, such as the Meyers Briggs Type Inventory (MBTI). Other business-related assessment tools may be recommended to assist adults in maximizing career opportunities, developing problem-solving skills, and resolving job-related challenges. Psychological or personality testing may also prove useful for some clients.

For More Information, please contact us at 781-444-1143, extension 300 or 306, or by email at contact@dana-group.com.

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