Developing Minds
Assessment Center
Kathleen Gear, Ph.D.
Neuropsychological Assessment
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Neuropsychological assessment is a resource for parents wanting to support their child's growth. Over the course of a child's development, questions may arise about the best ways to support their learning, attention, behavior, and emotional well-being. I work collaboratively with parents to create an assessment plan responsive to the questions arising from each child's unique situation and to guide parents in supporting their child's development.
Approach and Philosophy
Choosing a provider to work with your child or loved one is an important decision. You want someone you can trust and someone who understands your needs and goals. I am a private practice neuropsychologist who provides in-depth neuropsychology evaluations of children, adolescents and young adults, with developmental, academic, and emotional conditions. ​I perform all aspects of the assessment personally and provide nuanced feedback that captures the uniqueness of each child.
The ultimate goal of an assessment is to provide information to help a child feel more comfortable and confident navigating each day. It is meant to help parents better understand their child's abilities and potential challenges, and to empower each child to know themselves better and develop tools to meet their needs.
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About Dr. Gear
Dr. Kathleen Gear cares deeply about working with children, teens, and their families. Her expertise guides a flexible, problem-solving approach to each assessment which is both scientifically-informed and relationally driven.
With more than twenty years of experience in the field, Dr. Gear is an Amherst College, CSPP, UCSF trained pediatric neuropsychologist. She has extensive experience assessing developmental, educational, medical, and psychiatric disorders. She has worked in both in-patient and outpatient mental health settings, medical settings, and behavioral pediatrics programs. She has a special interest in understanding the interplay between cognitive and social/emotional struggles.
Contact
7 Elm Street
Boxford, MA 01921
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35 Bedford Street
Lexington, MA 02420
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415-563-2169
