Re: neuropsychological testing KIM

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Thanks for your input, Kim.

I am also a psychotherapist, but do not generally treat children, and am

relatively new to the world of lyme, so do not have a lot of experience in this

area-yet. We are actually scheduled with Judith Levanthal, traveling from

land to see her. I have also contacted the ins company to see what may be

covered- no answers yet.

We have been dealing with my son's issues since he was born, but only recently

got the lyme diagnosis. I am hopeful the testing would give us some new info

and insight and be able to identify what is lyme related and what is not. We

have been to so many doctors and therapy providers over the years, I think I

have become a bit skeptical that something can be offered that we have not

already done or tried.

I would really like someone to be able to tell me if the envt at my son's school

is contributing to his stress (ie: large class size, noise level etc). In your

experience, is this identified by the testing? I am wondering if I need to find

someone who can actually go and observe him in class.

Thanks,

Dara

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> Hello Dara,

> As a Lyme-Literate psychotherapist working with children and families

impacted by Lyme, I can't stress enough how important good neuropsych testing

can be.  Not only will you receive necessary info related to how the illness

has affected brain function, but also critical insight into what

accommodations and/or modifications may be of assistance with regard to social,

emotional, behavioral, and/or educational functioning and planning. With regard

to education, it is of utmost importance that children be educated in

accordance with their particular abilities and needs.  IEP qualification and

development should take place in concert with results of the neuropsych

testing. Two leaders in the field are Drs. Leo Shea and Judith Leventhal

located in NY and MA.  Additional info about them may be found at

http://www.n-e-t-s.org/Shea-Leventhal%20Role%20of%20Neuropsych%20Testing%20LD.pd\

f.  Perhaps either doctor may recommend a LL provider in

> your area if you are unable to travel to them.  Also, in terms of cost,

it may be of benefit to research whether or not your particular insurance

carrier would reimburse you for their services whole or in part, perhaps as an

" out of network " provider.

> All the best to you and your family,

> Kim

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> From: darabeth2003 <dara.alewine@...>

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> Sent: Sun, January 3, 2010 7:37:12 PM

> Subject: [ ] neuropsychological testing

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> Has anyone had neuropsychological testing for your child with LD? Did you find

it helpful?

> I have testing tentatively set up for my 6yo son with a lyme literate

psychologist, recommended by our LLMD. I will do anything if it is helpful, but

also reluctant for not wanting to put him through one more thing, it is very

expensive, and not sure what she can tell me as far as recommendations that we

are not already doing. He already gets a variety of therapies and has an IEP

with some accomodations.

> Anyone willing to share your experience?

> Thanks,

> Dara

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