Symposium Series
Making Sense of Your Child’s Neuropsychological Report
Turning Data Into Understanding And Subsequent Support For Children With Learning Disabilities Saturday, April 25th | 9am-2pm | Winston Prep Long Island Campus 30 Deforest Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746
Reviewing your child’s neuropsychological report can feel overwhelming. These detailed reports often include complex terminology, multiple scores, and extensive recommendations that can be difficult to interpret. This event will break down complex terms, scores, and recommendations into clear, practical insights you can use to navigate school support and advocacy for your child.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Key components of a neuropsychological evaluation • How to interpret common scores, terminology, & patterns Your child’s unique strengths & areas of need • How to turn report findings into practical supports & accommodations in school Tools to use the report as a foundation for effective advocacy & accountability
Dr. Kathleen Hurley, Psy.D.
As the founder and co-director of Sage Psychology, Dr. Kathleen Hurley has over a decade of experience and expertise in school psychology, neuropsychological assessments, and individual therapy. Dr. Hurley specializes in evaluations for NVLD, autism, learning disorders, emotional concerns, ADHD, and executive functioning deficits, using evidence-based strategies and therapeutic approaches to support children, adolescents, and families with educational needs.
Dr. Melanie Popovits, Psy.D.
Dr. Melanie Popovits is a school psychologist who supports students academically, socially, and emotionally. Through individual therapy and psychological assessments, she provides evidence-based interventions tailored to adolescents and young adults, helping them navigate academic pressures and personal development. Dr. Popovits is committed to empowering her clients, fostering resilience, and helping them achieve their goals.
Dr. Ilana Melvin, Psy.D.
Dr. Ilana Melvin is a psychologist with more than fifteen years of experience helping children, teens, adults, and families navigate challenges and strengthen their mental health in a supportive, client-centered therapeutic environment. She specializes in working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, family stress, health concerns, and life transitions. She supports students with social, emotional, learning, and developmental needs and conducts psychological and educational evaluations to guide effective, individualized interventions.
Beth Sugerman, MS, CCC-SLP
Since receiving her MS in Speech and Language Pathology at Teachers College, Columbia University in 1997, Beth has held several roles at Winston Prep’s NYC campus, including Operations, Focus Program, and Admissions Director. From its fall opening in 2007 until June 2023, she acted as Head of School at Winston’s Norwalk, CT campus. Beth’s varied range of experience has culminated into her current role as Chief Enrollment Officer, allowing participation in all enrollment and admissions activities within Winston’s growing national network of campuses and programmatic entities.
SCHEDULE
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Breaking Down Cognitive Assessments
Dr. Hurley, Dr. Popovits, Dr. Melvin
10:30AM - 11:00AM
Connecting Achievement Testing
Beth Sugerman
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Understanding Social Emotional, Anxiety, and Attention Scores
Dr. Hurley, Dr. Popovits, Dr. Melvin
12:30PM - 1:00PM Lunch
1:00PM - 1:30PM
Advocacy: Sharing Your Understanding to Support Your Child’s Needs
Dr. Hurley, Dr. Popovits, Dr. Melvin, Beth Sugerman
1:30PM - 2:00PM Q &