<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Dr. Nicole Crispinelli, Neuropsychological Assessments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Nicole Crispinelli provides neuropsychological evaluations in Mount Kisco, New York, for children, teens and young adults. Evaluations explore attention, learning, development and emotional concerns, with individualized recommendations for school and home. 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How to tell which one fits what you are actually asking.]]></description><link>https://www.drnicolecrispinelli.com/post/what-a-district-evaluation-will-and-won-t-tell-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa72df9f448a9cd17b98d8b</guid><category><![CDATA[Guides]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:42:11 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dr. Nicole Crispinelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The School Said No. What Happens Next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What it means when a district declines to evaluate your child, why it happens, and the options that are actually open to you.]]></description><link>https://www.drnicolecrispinelli.com/post/the-school-said-no-what-happens-next</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa72df9f448a9cd17b98d89</guid><category><![CDATA[Guides]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:42:10 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dr. Nicole Crispinelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[IEP, 504, or Neither: How to Tell What Your Child Actually Needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The three letters parents hear most, what each one actually does, and how to work out which conversation you should be having with your school.]]></description><link>https://www.drnicolecrispinelli.com/post/iep-504-or-neither-how-to-tell-what-your-child-actually-needs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa72df9abcfc8d624a13e60</guid><category><![CDATA[Guides]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:42:09 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dr. Nicole Crispinelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Actually Happens in an Evaluation, Start to Finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[The five stages of a neuropsychological evaluation, how long each takes, and what your family receives at the end.]]></description><link>https://www.drnicolecrispinelli.com/post/what-actually-happens-in-an-evaluation-start-to-finish</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa75cd7f688f98da0f12844</guid><category><![CDATA[Guides]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:32:55 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dr. Nicole Crispinelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insurance, Payment and Timelines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Out-of-network status, the superbill, the five billing codes to ask your plan about, payment terms and how long the report takes.]]></description><link>https://www.drnicolecrispinelli.com/post/insurance-payment-and-timelines</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa75cd6abcfc8d624a195d5</guid><category><![CDATA[Guides]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:32:55 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dr. Nicole Crispinelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[IEP vs. 504 Plan: What's the Difference and Which Does My Child Need]]></title><description><![CDATA[IEP vs. 504 Plan: What's the Difference and Which Does My Child Need Once testing or school discussions raise the possibility of formal support, parents almost always run into the same two terms — IEP and 504 Plan — often without a clear sense of what separates them. Here's a general overview to help you understand the conversation your school may be starting. What an IEP is. An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is developed under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a...]]></description><link>https://www.drnicolecrispinelli.com/post/iep-vs-504-plan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa6d5e4f688f98da0f02a35</guid><category><![CDATA[Guides]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:57:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dr. Nicole Crispinelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Executive Functioning Struggles in Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding Executive Functioning Struggles in Kids "He's so smart, but he just won't get organized." "She knows the material — she just can't get it done on time." These are some of the most common things parents say right before an evaluation, and they're often describing executive functioning difficulties rather than a lack of effort or ability. What executive functioning actually is. Executive functioning refers to a set of mental skills that let us plan, organize, manage time, hold...]]></description><link>https://www.drnicolecrispinelli.com/post/understanding-executive-functioning-struggles-in-kids</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa6d5e4f688f98da0f02a34</guid><category><![CDATA[Guides]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:57:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dr. Nicole Crispinelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When to Get Your Child Tested for ADHD: A Parent's Timeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[When to Get Your Child Tested for ADHD: A Parent's Timeline One of the most common questions parents ask isn't "does my child have ADHD" — it's "is now the right time to find out?" There's no single correct age, but there are patterns in how concerns tend to surface and when families typically decide to pursue an evaluation. Preschool and early elementary. Signs at this age often look like very high activity level, difficulty following multi-step directions, or trouble with transitions...]]></description><link>https://www.drnicolecrispinelli.com/post/when-to-test-for-adhd-timeline</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa6d5e4f688f98da0f02a33</guid><category><![CDATA[Guides]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:57:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dr. Nicole Crispinelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evaluations for Bronxville, NY Families — A Private Second Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations for Bronxville children, teens and young adults, from Dr. Nicole Crispinelli's Mount Kisco office. Reports in one to two weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.drnicolecrispinelli.com/post/bronxville-ny-neuropsychological-evaluations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa6d591f688f98da0f0297d</guid><category><![CDATA[Service Areas]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:56:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dr. Nicole Crispinelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neuropsychological &#38; Learning Evaluations for Larchmont, NY Families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Larchmont children attend the Mamaroneck UFSD. Dr. Nicole Crispinelli, a licensed psychologist and Diplomate in School Neuropsychology, evaluates children, teens and young adults from Larchmont at her Mount Kisco office.]]></description><link>https://www.drnicolecrispinelli.com/post/larchmont-ny-neuropsychological-evaluations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa6d591f688f98da0f0297f</guid><category><![CDATA[Service Areas]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:56:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dr. Nicole Crispinelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evaluations for Chappaqua, NY — ADHD, Learning and Executive Functioning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comprehensive evaluations for Chappaqua Central School District children, teens and young adults, from Dr. Nicole Crispinelli's Mount Kisco office, about fifteen minutes north.]]></description><link>https://www.drnicolecrispinelli.com/post/chappaqua-ny-neuropsychological-evaluations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa6d591f688f98da0f02978</guid><category><![CDATA[Service Areas]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:56:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dr. Nicole Crispinelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neuropsychological Evaluations for Armonk and Byram Hills Families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Armonk children move buildings at the end of second grade and again after fifth. Evaluations for children, teens and young adults from Dr. Nicole Crispinelli's Mount Kisco office.]]></description><link>https://www.drnicolecrispinelli.com/post/armonk-ny-neuropsychological-evaluations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa6d591f688f98da0f02979</guid><category><![CDATA[Service Areas]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:56:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dr. Nicole Crispinelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADHD, Learning and Autism Evaluations for White Plains, NY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comprehensive evaluations for White Plains City School District children, teens and young adults from Dr. Nicole Crispinelli, a licensed psychologist and Diplomate in School Neuropsychology.]]></description><link>https://www.drnicolecrispinelli.com/post/white-plains-ny-neuropsychological-evaluations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa6d591f688f98da0f0297c</guid><category><![CDATA[Service Areas]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:56:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dr. Nicole Crispinelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pleasantville, NY — Evaluations for Children, Teens and Young Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pleasantville's middle school spans four years, covering exactly the period when executive functioning demands accelerate. Evaluations from Dr. Nicole Crispinelli's Mount Kisco office.]]></description><link>https://www.drnicolecrispinelli.com/post/pleasantville-ny-neuropsychological-evaluations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa6d591f688f98da0f02977</guid><category><![CDATA[Service Areas]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:56:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dr. Nicole Crispinelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somers, NY — Neuropsychological and Learning Evaluations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somers students move through four schools in thirteen years. 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Evaluations for children, teens and young adults from Dr. Nicole Crispinelli's Mount Kisco office.]]></description><link>https://www.drnicolecrispinelli.com/post/pound-ridge-ny-neuropsychological-evaluations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa6d591f688f98da0f0297b</guid><category><![CDATA[Service Areas]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:56:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dr. Nicole Crispinelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ossining, NY — Neuropsychological and Psychoeducational Evaluations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evaluations for Ossining Union Free School District children, teens and young adults from Dr. Nicole Crispinelli, a licensed psychologist and Diplomate in School Neuropsychology, in Mount Kisco.]]></description><link>https://www.drnicolecrispinelli.com/post/ossining-ny-neuropsychological-evaluations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa6d591f688f98da0f0297a</guid><category><![CDATA[Service Areas]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:56:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dr. Nicole Crispinelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorktown Heights, NY Evaluations for Children, Teens and Young Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yorktown students from two K-3 schools converge at Crompond in fourth grade. Comprehensive evaluations from Dr. Nicole Crispinelli, a licensed psychologist and Diplomate in School Neuropsychology.]]></description><link>https://www.drnicolecrispinelli.com/post/yorktown-heights-ny-neuropsychological-evaluations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa6d591f688f98da0f02975</guid><category><![CDATA[Service Areas]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:56:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dr. Nicole Crispinelli</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Briarcliff Manor, NY Evaluations — An Independent View]]></title><description><![CDATA[A small three-school district where children are known well. Comprehensive evaluations for Briarcliff Manor children, teens and young adults from Dr. Nicole Crispinelli in Mount Kisco.]]></description><link>https://www.drnicolecrispinelli.com/post/briarcliff-manor-ny-neuropsychological-evaluations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa6d591f688f98da0f02976</guid><category><![CDATA[Service Areas]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:56:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dr. Nicole Crispinelli</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>