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Unique Assessments for Unique People

Specializing in ADHD, autism, giftedness, and twice-exceptionality, especially when the full picture has been missed.

What Types of Assessments Do I Offer?

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Assessments aren’t one-size-fits-all. Every assessment I offer involves standardized testing, but what we focus on—and what you receive—depends on your goals:

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  • I offer comprehensive neuropsychiatric and psychoeducational evaluations for ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, learning differences, giftedness, and twice-exceptionality. These assessments are designed to provide a comprehensive view of an individual’s neurodevelopment, offering diagnostic clarity and a deeper understanding of their unique profile. Clients may choose to receive a full formal report, which can be used to support accommodations in school, workplace, or other settings. Alternatively, I can provide a memorandum of evaluation, which documents any diagnoses identified and includes a concise record of the assessment procedures completed.

  • In addition to comprehensive testing services, I also offer psychiatric evaluations for diagnostic clarification. These focus on common psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Each evaluation consists of a thorough biopsychosocial interview and does not include formal testing. Psychiatric evaluations may be scheduled as a one-time consultation or to obtain a second opinion. Please note that neurodevelopmental differences, such as ADHD and autism, are not diagnosed through this type of evaluation. ​​​​

  • Note: This practice does not offer ongoing medication management to new clients except in limited situations that arise through established professional collaborations.

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What Makes My Assessments Different

​My comprehensive, whole-person assessments go beyond the structure of a traditional psychological or neuropsychological evaluation. While those assessments often focus narrowly on scores and diagnoses, I take a broader, more integrated approach. In addition to using standardized testing, I consider physical health, genetics, and how the brain and body interact in daily life. Depending on your needs, I can:

  • Order and interpret lab work to identify underlying factors such as thyroid conditions, nutritional deficiencies, or metabolic concerns.

  • Offer pharmacogenetic testing to support more personalized and effective treatment planning.

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Who Are Assessments For?

​I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling in ways that don’t always have a clear explanation—at school, at work, in relationships, or just moving through everyday life. Some are overwhelmed by attention or learning challenges. Others are navigating emotional distress, behavioral differences, or sensory sensitivities that seem to clash with their environment.

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Many of my clients describe feeling “a little different” for as long as they can remember. They’ve often adapted, compensated, or masked their way through, but it’s exhausting—and they’re ready to understand why things have felt harder than they should. Some have received past diagnoses that don’t tell the whole story. Others have never been evaluated at all, but sense that something important has been missed.If you’re seeking clarity, language, or a path forward that actually fits, my work is designed for exactly that.

In-Person and Virtual Options

 

I offer testing both in person—at offices near Saratoga Springs, NY, Westport, CT, and New Canaan, CT—and remotely for clients located elsewhere in New York, Connecticut, Vermont, who prefer a virtual format.

Ready to Get Started?

 

The first step is a free consultation call where we’ll talk about what you need and how I can help. You can schedule that directly through my website—no referrals, no phone tag, just answers!

Erin McCarthy Shaw, Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry, PLLC

205 Main Street, 1st Floor
Westport, CT 06880

Phone: 203-349-9605

​Fax: 203-533-0766

49 Locust Ave #104
New Canaan, CT 06840

Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday
8AM-5PM

Erin is a certified provider of neurodiversity-affirming assessments for ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and giftedness.

Erin McCarthy Shaw provides comprehensive neuropsychiatric and educational assessments for children, teens, and adults, including ADHD testing, autism evaluations, giftedness testing, and twice-exceptional (2e) evaluations. These reports are designed to support IEPs, 504 Plans, college disability services, and workplace accommodations.

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In-person assessments with testing are available in Saratoga Springs, NY, Westport, CT, New Canaan, CT, and nearby communities—including Albany, Clifton Park, Ballston Spa, Glens Falls, Queensbury, Lake George, Latham, Loudonville, Fairfield, Greenwich, Darien, and Stamford. 

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Virtual assessments with testing are available throughout Connecticut and New York, and on a limited basis in Vermont — including the communities of Shelburne, Charlotte, South Burlington, Williston, Essex, Norwich, Dorset, Manchester, Woodstock, Stowe, and Middlebury.

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Cogmed Working Memory Training is currently offered in Connecticut, New York, and Vermont. National availability is coming soon — please check back for updates.

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