integrated neuropsychological services

integrative
neuropsychological evaluations

for children, teens, and young adults

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Thrive Integrated Neuropsychological Services provides comprehensive and targeted neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults with a wide range of developmental, learning, medical, neurological, and emotional concerns.

Our work is grounded in evidence-based assessment, careful clinical interpretation, and clear communication to support coordinated care across settings.

Evaluations are designed to clarify diagnostic questions, inform treatment and educational planning, and support families and providers with practical, actionable recommendations.

meet Ferne Pinard, Ph.D.

Dr. Pinard’s approach is whole-child and developmentally informed. Evaluations go beyond test scores and thoughtfully integrate standardized assessment, clinical interviews, behavioral observations, and educational and medical history.

This comprehensive perspective helps clarify why challenges are occurring and how to best support growth over time.

Families receive clear explanations, meaningful recommendations, and practical guidance designed to support everyday life at home, in school, and other settings.

services provided

  • Thrive Integrated Neuropsychological Services provides ADHD and executive functioning evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults ages 6–22 in Pooler, Savannah, and surrounding Georgia communities. These evaluations help clarify concerns related to attention, organization, time management, working memory, and emotional regulation that may be affecting school performance and daily life. ADHD and executive functioning challenges can present in many ways, from hyperactivity and impulsivity to overwhelm, forgetfulness, and inconsistent performance despite strong ability. Thrive’s comprehensive process integrates standardized testing, clinical interviews, behavioral observations, and review of educational and medical history to provide an accurate understanding of a child’s functioning. Families receive clear explanations and practical, strengths-based recommendations to support school planning, IEP or 504 accommodations, and everyday success.

  • Thrive Integrated Neuropsychological Services provides comprehensive evaluations for developmental delays and intellectual disabilities for children, adolescents, and young adults ages 6–22 in Pooler, Savannah, and surrounding Georgia communities. These evaluations assess cognitive functioning, adaptive skills, language development, learning abilities, and everyday independence to better understand how a child is progressing compared to developmental expectations. Some children may experience delays in early milestones, academic learning, problem-solving, or daily living skills, while others may show uneven development across areas. Thrive’s evaluation process integrates standardized testing, clinical interviews, behavioral observations, and review of educational and medical history to ensure a thorough and individualized understanding. Families receive clear explanations and practical recommendations to guide school planning, IEP services, therapeutic supports, and long-term developmental goals.

  • Thrive Integrated Neuropsychological Services provides comprehensive evaluations for learning disorders in reading, writing, and math for children, adolescents, and young adults ages 6–22 in Pooler, Savannah, and surrounding Georgia communities. These evaluations help identify specific learning differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, as well as the underlying cognitive processes that affect academic performance. Some students may struggle with decoding, reading comprehension, written expression, math fluency, or retaining new information despite strong effort and intelligence. Thrive’s evaluation process integrates standardized academic testing, cognitive assessment, clinical interviews, and review of educational and developmental history to provide a clear and accurate understanding of a student’s learning profile. Families receive straightforward explanations and practical, school-focused recommendations to support IEP or 504 planning, targeted interventions, and academic confidence.

  • Thrive Integrated Neuropsychological Services provides comprehensive evaluations for emotional and behavioral concerns for children, adolescents, and young adults ages 6–22 in Pooler, Savannah, and surrounding Georgia communities. These evaluations help clarify symptoms related to anxiety, mood changes, irritability, emotional regulation difficulties, and behavioral challenges that may be impacting school performance, relationships, or daily functioning. Emotional concerns can sometimes overlap with learning or attention differences, making careful assessment essential. Thrive’s evaluation process integrates standardized measures, clinical interviews, behavioral observations, and review of developmental, educational, and medical history to understand the full context of a child’s experience. Families receive clear explanations and practical recommendations to support emotional wellbeing, guide therapy or medical referrals when appropriate, and promote healthier coping and resilience over time.

  • Thrive Integrated Neuropsychological Services provides comprehensive evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults ages 6–22 with neurological conditions and complex medical histories in Pooler, Savannah, and surrounding Georgia communities. These evaluations help clarify how medical diagnoses, treatments, or neurological events may be affecting cognitive functioning, learning, attention, memory, processing speed, and emotional wellbeing. Children with histories such as epilepsy, concussion or traumatic brain injury, cancer treatment, autoimmune or neuro-immunological conditions, and other medical complexities may experience changes that are not always immediately visible in the classroom. Thrive’s evaluation process integrates standardized testing, clinical interviews, behavioral observations, and thorough review of medical and educational records to provide an accurate, individualized understanding. Families receive clear explanations and practical recommendations to support school planning, coordinated medical care, and everyday functioning.

  • Thrive Integrated Neuropsychological Services provides school-focused evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults ages 6–22 in Pooler, Savannah, and surrounding Georgia communities. These evaluations are designed to clarify learning, attention, and executive functioning needs in order to guide effective IEP or 504 planning. When academic performance, organization, or classroom behavior becomes a concern, a comprehensive evaluation can help identify the underlying factors and determine appropriate supports. Thrive integrates cognitive and academic testing, clinical interviews, behavioral observations, and review of educational records to ensure recommendations are practical and aligned with school expectations. Families receive clear guidance that can be shared with school teams to support accommodations, specialized instruction, and coordinated planning for long-term academic success.

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