Neuropsychological and Educational Services

Dietzel Butler & Associates, LLC provides diagnostic testing, admissions testing and consultation services to children, adolescents and adults. We strive to make the evaluation process as client-friendly and helpful as possible. We understand that all individuals have unique strengths and that many people also experience blocks to learning or success for which they can benefit from specialized instruction and support.

Why do an evaluation?

  • to assess for attention deficits
  • to test for Dyslexia, other learning disabilities, or more complex developmental disorders
  • to determine strengths and learning styles
  • to assist in choosing schools or colleges
  • to understand poor achievement or lack of interest in school
  • to document the need for accommodations in the workplace, at school or on standardized tests
  • to differentiate between executive function weaknesses (e.g., organization, planning, monitoring) and low motivation
  • to determine the role of temperament and emotional issues in school performance
  • to obtain specific recommendations for tutoring, coaching or help for areas of weakness
  • to understand how to help a child or adult who is struggling emotionally.

Notable Events

A CONTINUATION OF DR. DAN SHAPIRO'S POPULAR PROGRAM,
RAISING YOUR CHALLENGING CHILD
For parents of children of all ages with challenging temperaments or developmental differences, these interactive sessions deal with three of the most common and difficult issues facing parents today.  
  SESSION TOPICS: Sign up for 1, 2 or all 3 sessions, 7:30-9:00 pm
      May 2:     Social Choreography:  Helping Your Child Experience Social Success
     May 23:   Helping Your Child with Medication; What?  Why?  Why not?  How?
     June 13:  Helping Children Learn How to Face and Manage Their Own Anxiety                

B'nai Israel Congregation
Lenkin Education and Activities Center
6301 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852

To Register:
go to http://tinyurl.com/bzvpdh8 or www.raisingyourchallengingchild.com

Montgomery County, MD, Parent/Guardian ADHD Support Group, meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7:15 to 8:45 PM at TCRC Annex,
12920 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD
For more information, visit the CHADD website.

Recommended Reading

 A Parents' Guide to Helping Children with Executive Functioning. Joyce Cooper-Kahn, Ph.D. & Laurie Dietzel, Ph.D. Link to Amazon to buy the book. Link to Kindle ebook edition.

"Boosting Executive Skills in the Classroom: A Practical guide for Educators," Joyce Cooper-Kahn and Margaret Foster (Jossey-Bass), Jan. 13, 2013. Link to Amazon to buy/review the bookl

"Many Ways to Learn," Second Edition, A Kid’s guide to LD by Judith M. Stern, M.A. and Uzi Ben-Ami, Ph.D.  Link to Amazon to buy/review the book.

 "Empowering Youth with ADHD: Your Guide to Coaching Adolescents and Young Adults for Coaches, Parents, and Professionals," Jodi Sleeper-Triplett, MCC, SCAC. Link to Amazon to buy/review the book.

"Homework Made Simple: Tips, Tools, and Solutions for Stress-Free Homework," Ann K. Dolin, M.Ed. Link to Amazon to buy/review the book.

"Promoting Executive Function in the Classroom (What Works for Special-Needs Learners)" by Lynn Meltzer.  Link to buy/review the book.

"The Shut-Down Learner: Helping Your Academically Discouraged Child," Dr. Richard Selznick, describes a common, but poorly understood group of characteristics. Referred to as "Lego kids" or "high spatial children," such kids thrive with hands-on tasks that "load" on visual and spatial abilities. Link to buy/review the book.

Additional Reading Recommendations

Additional Resource Links on Executive Function

Dr. Dietzel, Ms. Butler, and their associates are highly skilled professionals who blend their extensive clinical expertise, knowledge of current scientific research, and best practices in psychology and education to assist individuals, families, and schools. We are also happy to provide referrals to educational and mental health resources to assist in obtaining appropriate support or services.

Read more about our services.

Dietzel Butler & Associates, LLC
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 226
Silver Spring, Md 20910

Phone: 301-588-1400 | FAX: 301-588-9411

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Revised: April 08, 2013.