Neurodevelopmental Assessments
We All Have Different Brains And They All Work Differently...
FRDC is offering a variety of assessments that measure the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning most typically associated with neurodevelopmental challenges. The batteries are able to assess symptoms and features associated with ADHD, executive functioning difficulties, and Autism. All testing services are administered by FRDC's Clinical Evaluator, Kristen Cicchetti, LPC.
Kristen Cicchetti, LPC
Clinical Evaluator
Licensed Professional Counselor and certified school psychologist with 24 years of experience in Connecticut public schools. Extensive knowledge in special education processes, IEP/504 services, and assessments for various learning disabilities.
kristen.c@frdcllc.comAssessment Options
Choose the assessment battery that best fits your needs
ADHD Battery
Ages 6 to 21
Includes:
ADHD and Executive Functioning Battery
Ages 10 through adulthood
Includes:
Autism Evaluation
Ages 4-20
Includes:
Note: Younger children may require additional testing provided outside of FRDC
Comprehensive Neurodevelopmental Battery
Ages 4 through adulthood
Includes:
Note: Our most thorough assessment. Please note that this is not a 'neuropsychological' evaluation and other assessments/evaluations may be recommended by Kristen upon completion
Important Information
Please note that these services are not covered by insurance and are an out-of-pocket expense. Federal regulations prohibit mental health and medical providers from taking any payment from individuals covered by Medicaid/Husky. Please let us know if you are covered by Husky/Medicaid so that we can suggest other options.
About Kristen Cicchetti, LPC
Kristen Cicchetti, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and certified school psychologist who received her Masters and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Applied Educational Psychology from Northeastern University in 2002. She has been working within the Connecticut public schools for the past 24 years as a school psychologist on the elementary and middle school levels.
Kristen has extensive knowledge in special education processes, IEP/504 services, and assessments for various learning disabilities. She also has experience in social emotional learning and school-based counseling for individuals and groups. Kristen uses the foundational concepts from the Social Thinking methodology, interwoven with the various skills from the evidence-based model for social-emotional learning framework, to help youths develop life skills to improve functioning as a student, family member and community citizen.
She is able to integrate approaches to adjust to youths and families with various needs and challenges, including trauma, autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, family dysfunction, explosive behaviors, and lacking motivation, amongst other issues.
After many years of professional experience, Kristen has come to realize that parents and families play a critical role in the child's overall emotional and behavioral growth. Using a solution-focused mindset, Kristen strives to listen to the essentials of all parties to work toward mutually agreed-upon goals and outcomes.
