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North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System - The Center for Attention and Learning
The Center for Attention and Learning (CAL) provides neuropsychological evaluations for children with attention and learning disorders, with a particular focus on children from low-income families. Referrals are received primarily through city agencies, individuals, pediatricians and schools. Children who meet CAL criteria receive a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation and a written report with accompanying recommendations for school and home. CAL also provides phone screenings, referral assistance, child advocacy assistance, family support services and professional neuropsychology training.
What is it?
The Center for Attention and Learning (CAL) provides neuropsychological evaluations for children with attention and learning disorders, with a particular focus on children from low-income families. Referrals are received primarily through city agencies, individuals, pediatricians and schools. Children who meet CAL criteria receive a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation and a written report with accompanying recommendations for school and home. CAL also provides phone screenings, referral assistance, child advocacy assistance, family support services and professional neuropsychology training.
Who is it for?
Children with attention and learning disabilities in the New York City area.
Why do they do it?
Children with attention and learning disorders from low-income families experience low rates of graduation, poorer health outcomes, high rates of poverty and unemployment.
Impact
Since 2009, CAL has evaluated more than 700 children, educated hundreds of parents and professionals and helped approximately 2,000 families through the referral service.
Contact: Jamie Kay, PhD
Director, The Center for Attention and Learning
Telephone: 212-434-4594
E-mail: jkay@nshs.edu
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