Pediatric Neuropsychology
Pediatric & Young Adult Neuropsychological Testing in Fort Worth
At UNT Health Clinical Practice Group, our pediatric neuropsychologist provides comprehensive evaluations for children, teens, and young adults. Whether your child is struggling with attention, learning or behavior, Dr. Saldaña can identify strengths and challenges and guide you toward effective strategies.
For UNT Health students on the student health insurance plan, neuropsychological evaluations are available at no cost.
- ADHD Testing
- Learning Disability Assessments
- Acquired Brain Injury Evaluation and Rehabilitation
- Epilepsy
- Genetic conditions
- Executive Function & Attention Testing
- Behavioral & Emotional Assessments
- Developmental & Cognitive Evaluations
- School & College Accommodation Documentation
- Comprehensive Neuropsychological Reports
Meet Dr. Saldaña
Dr. Saldaña is a Pediatric Neuropsychologist and Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology, with a subspecialty in Clinical Neuropsychology, from the University of North Texas. She also completed her APA-accredited pediatric psychology residency at Ochsner Children’s Hospital and a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychological and psychological assessment at Cook Children's Medical Center.
Dr. Saldaña is passionate about helping families have the tools they need to learn, grow and thrive.
Pediatric Neuropsychologist in Fort Worth
Pediatric Neuropsychological Evaluations
A pediatric neuropsychological evaluation is a detailed assessment of your child’s functioning across many different areas. Evaluations can assess areas of cognitive, academic, language, memory, emotional and behavioral functioning. Using evidence-based testing, our neuropsychologist examines skills such as learning, attention, executive functioning and problem-solving. These evaluations help families and schools understand learning differences and create personalized support plans.
ADHD & Learning Disability Testing
If your child or student struggles with focus, organization, or academic performance, we offer ADHD testing, dyslexia evaluations and learning disability assessments. Our evaluations can help determine if your child qualifies for school accommodations and provide guidance for interventions at home and in the classroom.
Evaluations for Students & Academic Accomodations
We proudly serve students up to age 30, including those in college or graduate programs. Our pediatric neuropsychologist can provide documentation for school and testing accommodation, supporting your academic success. Assessments are free with student health insurance, making it easier than ever to access the care you need.
Schedule a Neuropsychological Evaluation
1. Call 817-735-2363
Saldaña practices in the pediatric clinic. The pediatric front desk team will get you scheduled, even if you are a young adult (up to age 30) who is scheduling testing.
2. Schedule an Initial Consult
You will have likely an initial consultation with Dr. Saldaña, followed by a second appointment for testing.
3. Create a Plan for the Family
Evaluation results will be shared with the patient and their caregiver (if applicable), along with a personalized treatment plan and practical strategies to support the whole family.
Pediatric Neuropsychology Frequently Asked Questions
Our evaluations are individualized, thorough, and supportive. The process can include assessment of:
- Cognitive abilities
- Academic and language functioning
- Attention, executive functioning and memory/learning
- Emotional and behavioral functioning
- Review of medical, school, and developmental history
A neuropsychological evaluation may be appropriate for children and young adults who:
- Show signs of ADHD or learning difficulties
- Struggle with memory, focus or attention
- Have behavioral or emotional challenges
- Need academic accommodation in school or college
Are experiencing developmental or cognitive concerns
We assess cognitive, academic, emotional and behavioral skills to provide a full understanding of the individual’s strengths and challenges.
Evaluations consist of:
- A one-hour intake appointment
- A testing session of 2 to 4 hours
- Intake and testing appointments are booked across separate days to maximize comfort and accuracy
- Results are provided via a comprehensive report and a one-hour feedback appointment to discuss diagnoses and recommendations