Dr. Tanya Solomon

Specialist in Psychological Evaluations

ABOUT DR. SOLOMON

Dr. Solomon is a licensed psychologist specializing in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and their families with various concerns such as: developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, attentional limitations, grief, anxiety, emotional concerns, self-injurious behavior, and impaired vision. 

Dr. Solomon earned her Doctoral degree from Nova Southeastern University after completing training at a school psychology clinic, private schools, hospitals, mental health centers, and private practice settings. She also completed specialized coursework in psychopharmacology. She has extensive experience conducting autism diagnostic, developmental, psychoeducational, gifted, and psychological testing to determine a child's strengths and areas for growth. She has utilized individual, family, and group therapy to treat her clients, as well as provided crisis intervention. 

In addition, Dr. Solomon has served various roles in her early childhood work such as directing a diagnostic clinic, supervising experimenters in active research studies, providing consultation for a private preschool, and implementing behavioral and augmentative communication strategies. 

ABOUT EVALUATIONS

  Psychological and psycho-educational evaluations are requested for a number of reasons. We can administer an evaluation to meet your needs. Dr. Solomon’s comprehensive evaluations provide diagnostic clarification and information about an individual’s behavioral, emotional, academic, and cognitive functioning. The evaluation will identify:

  • Early Childhood & Developmental Concerns

  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  • Giftedness

  • Learning Disabilities (i.e., dyslexia, nonverbal, processing, etc.)

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders (Autism, Asperger's and PDD-NOS)

  • Mood Disorders (i.e., Depression and Anxiety)

  • Disruptive Behavior Problems.

Dr. Solomon provides several different educational and psychological testing for individuals ranging in age from preschool through the age of 21 years. Dr. Solomon is involved in the evaluation process from beginning to end. Below is a breakdown of the evaluation process.

The Evaluation Process

  • Step 1: Parent Interview

    Dr. Solomon will meet with the child’s parent(s) to discuss the current concerns and reasons for evaluation. She will gather information about the child’s academic, medical, and developmental history, and learn about any social, emotional, or behavioral concerns and history. This will provide a better understanding of the nature of the concerns and assist the evaluator in deciding which tests should be administered.

  • Step 2: Design Assessment

    Dr. Solomon designs at battery of tests to address concerns and to assist with intervention. Below are the different areas that may be measured and time frame needed:

    • Intellectual Testing
    • Academic Achievement
    • Visual Motor Integration & Graphomotor Function
    • Information Processing Tests: Memory Language, Attention, Auditory/Visual Processing, Executive Functions, etc
    • Questionnaires and Behavior Rating Scales
    • Tests of Adaptive Behavior
    • Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders (if appropriate)
    • Neuropsychological testing

  • Step 3: Testing Sessions are Conducted.

    One or more testing sessions will occur that last approximately two hours in time. The number of sessions depends on the extent of testing that needs to be completed. For children, sessions are typically shorter in duration. Testing sessions are scheduled to accommodate an individual’s attention, work pace, and need for breaks.

  • Step 4: Scoring, Interpretation, & Report

    Dr. Solomon will score all the tests, review performance and observations, analyze the results, and integrate all the data into a written report.

  • Step 5: Feedback Session with Parents/ Caregivers

    During the feedback session, results are reviewed. The child's strengths and weaknesses are discussed, and recommendations are tailored to address the child's specific difficulties.