D is a bilingual, licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in ADHD testing, autism screening, and psychological evaluations. Dr. Lavado has extensive training in the assessment of toddlers, children, adolescents, and adults with various neurological, medical, and psychological conditions, and has been working with these populations since 2007.
She is certified in Cross-Battery Assessment, which is an evidence-based approach for identifying Specific Learning Disorder (SLD). Dr. Lavado is also the co-author of the book: Minority and Cross-Cultural Aspects of Neuropsychological Assessment: Enduring and Emerging Trends.
She is certified in Cross-Battery Assessment, which is an evidence-based approach for identifying Specific Learning Disorder (SLD). Dr. Lavado is also the co-author of the book: Minority and Cross-Cultural Aspects of Neuropsychological Assessment: Enduring and Emerging Trends.
Services
Psychoeducational testing is conducted when a student is having difficulties in reading, reading comprehension, writing, spelling and/or math. This type of educational evaluation is also used when a student is having difficulty with standardized tests (i.e., FSA, SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT, GMAT, Bar Exam).
Autism evaluations are conducted to determine whether or not children meet criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder. These assessments guide appropriate recommendations for treatment and intervention. Failure to make friends (i.e., may be very interested in peers, but not know how to talk, play, or relate with them).
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) evaluations are conducted when an individual has difficulties focusing on tasks and following instructions. This disorder may cause a child or adult to become easily distracted, hyperactive, impulsive, and/or forgetful. ADHD testing can help guide recommendations for intervention and academic accommodations, which are crucial for ensuring success and adaptive functioning.
Dr. Lavado meets with the child's parent or the patient in order to obtain information about the patient's school, medical and developmental history as well as to learn about any social, emotional, or behavioral concerns. Questionnaires and rating scales are then administered to the child's parents and teachers or to the adult patient with the purpose of acquiring a better understanding of the patient's overall functioning.
Reviews (10)
Grettel Martinez
Aug 25, 2021
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Luis Velasquez
Jun 12, 2021
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Carolina Mora
Jun 12, 2021
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Dr. Lavado is exceptional! She has helped us greatly. She is very accommodating and responds to emails and messages in a timely manner. Most importantly, she is very kind, patient, and understanding. She takes her time to explain everything and was able to give us lots of resources and orientation. I would highly recommend Dr. Lavado
Alicia Gentile
Apr 02, 2021
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Dr. Megan Lavado was extremely helpful with Autism testing and helping us find providers to get our child the recommended treatment. Her report we needed for our insurance and records was very detailed and accurate, which is huge when you're seeking ABA therapy through insurance. She also explained the report and diagnosis to us. We highly recommend Dr. Lavado!
Karen Cerna
Mar 20, 2021
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As a concerned mother, I was very hesitant on who to trust with evaluating my child. From the beginning, Dr. Lavado was extremely patient and kind. She took the time to explain the process and all the necessary steps. The evaluation was extremely thorough and shed light on many areas of concern. I am extremely pleased with her professionalism and genuine care. I would definitely recommend her to any parent who is in my position. Thank you Dr. Lavado!
A. B.
Mar 14, 2021
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Sarah Lendzian
Jan 21, 2021
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Some doctors will just go through the motions to get paid and leave. Dr. Lavado is not one of those doctors.
Throughout my evaluation Dr. Lavado was patient, caring, and thorough. However, it was what came after the evaluation that allowed her true colors to shine through.
When my results initially came in, they did not indicate I would receive the diagnosis I wanted. However, by talking to me, Dr. Lavado could tell that I truly needed the accommodations I was trying to get for when I would enter college this fall. Rather than just leaving my results where they were and making it easier on herself
Throughout my evaluation Dr. Lavado was patient, caring, and thorough. However, it was what came after the evaluation that allowed her true colors to shine through.
When my results initially came in, they did not indicate I would receive the diagnosis I wanted. However, by talking to me, Dr. Lavado could tell that I truly needed the accommodations I was trying to get for when I would enter college this fall. Rather than just leaving my results where they were and making it easier on herself
Sabrina Serrano Gilot
Dec 26, 2020
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The process to get a child diagnosed and evaluated for autism is not easy, especially when one is already juggling all the day-to-day challenges. Dr. Lavado was amazing and a bright spot throughout our journey to get our little one to be approved for ABA. Dr. Lavado is meticulous, detailed, patient and supportive. Her deep knowledge of the resources available for parents was a great help to us.
Amanda Ross-Gomez
Sep 15, 2020
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We were lucky to receive Dr. Lavado as a referral through my insurance provider. Even before speaking with her I was impressed by the professionalism and thoroughness of her office's communication. Return phone calls and emails were prompt, and the pre-consultation questionnaires we had to fill out were extensive which made us trust her services before even meeting her. Meeting Dr. Lavado for our first appointment, she quickly made us feel at ease. She spent as much time as needed to conduct a thorough evaluation, stretching out what was normally a 1-2 day meeting over multiple days because my
Shelby
Aug 28, 2020
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Dr. Lavado evaluated my son for ASD. She was an absolute pleasure to work with. My son is nonverbal and was unable to begin his therapies without a diagnosis report for the insurance company. The initial evaluations for children with special needs can be extremely stressful and exhausting. Dr. Lavado is very knowledgeable, kind and understanding, helping to put all of your parental anxieties at ease. Dr. Lavado went above and beyond to get the report out in a fraction of the normal time it takes, so that my son could start the therapies he needs as soon as possible. She also offers virtual services
