NYC Neuropsychological & Psychoed Evals for Children | Upper East Side
Dr. Elyse Bensusan
Elyse Bensusan: Psychologist & Author
Elyse Bensusan is a Columbia-trained psychologist, published author, and expert in neuropsychological
and psychoeducational assessment. She is the author of Are School Psychologists Prepared to Work With Our Youth? (available on Amazon) and the founder of a concierge-style private practice on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
Dr. Bensusan has been featured across major media platforms including Psychology Today, Authority Magazine, IdeaMensch, Vocal Media, and Family Friendly Working, where she recently partnered with Explore Learning to raise awareness around dyscalculia in children. Her expertise has also been highlighted in Yahoo News, Digital Journal, and Thrive Global.
Recognized as an expert in both psychological testing and emotional wellness, Dr. Bensusan has appeared in numerous interviews and expert panels, and is listed on directories including Sharecare, Zocdoc, and Psychology Today. She is a trusted voice on early intervention, twice-exceptionality, and learning differences—and continues to contribute insights to high-authority outlets and parenting networks. Her expertise includes:
- Developmental Learning and Attention Disorders
- Genetic and Developmental Disorders
- Traumatic and Aquired Brain Injury
- Epilepsy
- Tourette's Disorder
- Remediation/Treatment of Learning and Attention Disorders
- Adult Learning and Attention Disorders
Elyse Bensusan, Director of Psychological services at Bensusan Psychology Associates. For the past 15 years she has dedicated her career to helping educators, mental health providers, and families. She completed her post doctoral studies at Columbia University and she currently runs a successful psychological testing practice where she actively mentors and supervises early career psychologists.
Benefits & Functions of Neuropsychological Testing
Securing Special Accommodations
Test Results can help secure special classroom arrangements, testing accommodations, or even specific school placements (e.g., 504, IEP, special education schools, extended time on standardized tests).
Identifying learning Disabilities
Neuropsychological testing can uncover learning disabilities like dyslexia or developmental delays, such as Autism, which might negatively impact a child’s academic performance.
Identifying strengths and Weaknesses
The evaluation identifies the areas where the child excels. They might also need improvement in cognitive/intelligence, academic/achievement, attention/concentration/executive functioning, language/communication, learning/memory, and visual-spatial skills.
Clarifying Diagnostic Questions
The evaluation helps in diagnosing mood, anxiety, social, and behavioral issues, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, ADHD and Depression.
Uncovering Personality Factors
It can identify personality traits or factors that might be negatively affecting learning and overall functioning.
Evaluating Interventions
The evaluation assesses the effectiveness of intervention and treatments, documenting any changes since the last evaluation.
