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WELCOME TO OUR PRACTICE!

We specialize in comprehensive assessment of children, adolescents, and young adults. Our evaluations generate detailed and accurate information about our clients’ abilities, strengths, and challenges. We provide individualized recommendations for home, school, and follow-up services.

 

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COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT
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When a child or adolescent is struggling with academic performance, behavior, or social and emotional functioning, a complete assessment can provide parents and educators with valuable information and recommendations. Through this process, we hope to help you better understand your child, identify their strengths and challenges, and develop an intervention plan. 

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DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT

 

Developmental evaluations are designed to understand a young child’s strengths and challenges across key areas of development. These areas include cognition (like problem-solving), language and communication, motor abilities, social-emotional functioning, and adaptive skills (daily living activities).  Developmental assessment is available for children ages 2 through 5.​

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CONSULTATION

 

Many families find it beneficial to consult with a professional who can offer guidance as they seek the appropriate supports for their child.  In addition to comprehensive psycho-educational evaluation, we also offer consultation services.  These services tend to be more focused, and can include review of records or other documents, as well as meetings with parents to discuss appropriate interventions.  We can also contact school personnel or attend school meetings to discuss recommendations.  Because reasons for consultation vary, we encourage you to contact us to determine if this service may be helpful. 

OUR TEAM

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CAITLIN DUNNING, PSY.D.

Licensed Psychologist

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  • Doctor of Psychology, Loyola University Maryland

  • Master of Science, Loyola University Maryland

  • Bachelor of Science, Cornell University

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JENNIFER NAIL, PH.D.

Licensed Psychologist

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  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

  • Master of Science, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

  • Bachelor of Science, Williams College

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ERICA CARTER, PH.D.

Registered Psychology Associate

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  • Doctor of Philosophy, North Carolina State University

  • Master of Arts, George Mason University

  • Bachelor of Science, Virginia Commonwealth University

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IVY GISERMAN-KISS, PH.D.

Licensed Psychologist

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  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Massachusetts Boston

  • Master of Arts, University of Massachusetts Boston

  • Bachelor of Arts, University of Rochester

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CONTACT US

4785 Dorsey Hall Drive

Suite 125

Ellicott City, MD 21042

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443-574-4405

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OUR ADDRESS
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Once on Dorsey Hall Drive, pass the Dorsey Search Village Center (with Giant grocery store) on the right. Just after the gas station, turn right into the parking lot of Building 4785. Suite 125 is on the far side of the building, so please drive around to the back. Parking is free and unreserved. 

© 2019 by Forward Thinking Assessment LLC

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