Business Details
25 Years
experience
Expert Psychoeducational Evaluations in Boca Raton, FL
Rebecca Elman PHD PA, Ph.D., P.A. has been a Florida Licensed Psychologist since 2001, specializing in psychoeducational evaluations for giftedness, learning disabilities, and ADHD. With a background in education as a former teacher and school psychologist in Broward County, she brings deep expertise in identifying students' unique learning profiles and eligibility for educational services. Her practice focuses on tailored assessments that inform individualized interventions, collaborating closely with schools to implement effective accommodations.Dr. Elman's work extends to determining eligibility for standardized test accommodations, including college entrance exams, and she maintains active consultation roles with Miami-area private schools. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. in School Psychology from Fordham University and experience teaching graduate-level courses in school psychology.
Services
Gifted Testing
Learning Disability Assessment
ADHD Evaluation
Standardized Test Accommodations
Psychoeducational Evaluations
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in educational psychology and school systems
- Our evaluations are tailored to each child's unique learning profile
- We collaborate directly with school personnel to implement effective interventions
- We provide same-day results for gifted testing with teacher consultation options
- Our comprehensive assessments meet state and county eligibility requirements
Services
Gifted Testing
Our gifted testing evaluates intellectual ability to determine eligibility for accelerated programs. Using standardized measures, we assess IQ with a minimum threshold of 130 for qualification in Palm Beach and Broward Counties. The process includes teacher checklists to identify gifted characteristics like creativity and leadership. Testing typically completes in 1-1.5 hours with immediate results communication.
Learning Disability Assessment
Comprehensive evaluations identify specific learning disabilities affecting reading, writing, math, and language skills. Our assessments examine cognitive processing patterns across multiple domains to create detailed learning profiles. The process involves school observations, teacher interviews, and multi-day testing sessions to develop targeted intervention strategies for academic success.
ADHD Evaluation
Neuropsychological evaluations diagnose ADHD through comprehensive testing across multiple settings. We assess attention span, impulse control, and executive functioning using standardized tools like Continuous Performance Tests. Our process includes classroom observations and multi-session assessments to differentiate ADHD from other potential learning challenges.
Standardized Test Accommodations
We determine eligibility for testing accommodations on college entrance exams and graduate level tests. Our evaluations meet documentation requirements for extended time and other accommodations. The process requires comprehensive psychoeducational assessments completed within three years of application to qualify for services.
Psychoeducational Evaluations
Tailored evaluations examine intellectual ability, academic achievement, and cognitive processing patterns. Our comprehensive assessments include social-emotional functioning and multiple testing sessions to create detailed learning profiles. Reports include specific recommendations for Individual Educational Plans and classroom interventions to maximize student potential.
People
Rebecca Elman PHD PA
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Elman is a Florida Licensed Psychologist with over 20 years in private practice. Former school psychologist in Broward County, she specializes in educational assessments for giftedness, learning disabilities, and ADHD. She holds a Ph.D. in School Psychology from Fordham University and consults with Miami-area private schools on student interventions.
Questions
What does a psychoeducational evaluation include?
Our evaluations assess intellectual ability, academic achievement, cognitive processing, and social-emotional functioning through standardized tests and classroom observations.
How long does gifted testing take?
Gifted testing typically completes in one session lasting 1-1.5 hours, depending on the student's age.
Can learning disabilities coexist with giftedness?
Yes, our assessments identify both giftedness and learning disabilities when they occur together, providing comprehensive recommendations for both needs.
How do you determine ADHD diagnosis?
We use multi-method assessments including classroom observations, teacher interviews, and computerized attention tests across multiple sessions.
What documentation is needed for SAT accommodations?
Students need comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations completed within three years of application to qualify for testing accommodations.
Do you work directly with schools?
Yes, we collaborate with school personnel to implement recommended interventions and accommodations based on evaluation results.
