Goldfinch Neurobehavioral Services, LLC

11/29/2022

Dr. Teer provides comprehensive psychological evaluations to assess for various disorders including learning, psychiatric, and behavioral disorders using a variety of sensitive diagnostic measures. She completed her pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship at Fraser, Minnesota’s largest and most experienced provider of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and early childhood mental health services. She received specialized assessment training through the University of Minnesota to more effectively assess and diagnose ASD. She is well versed on school processes and enjoys helping families navigate the special education system. Dr. Teer provides an empathic and optimistic approach and strives to respond holistically to the diverse needs and differences of her young clients. She strongly believes close collaboration with families is vital as parents and caregivers know their children best and are essential in achieving the most positive outcomes. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Teer please contact the clinic at (952) 236-1267 or

Our Minnesota based pediatric neuropsychologist provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for children and adolescents.

11/22/2022

This month we are grateful to be celebrating our two year anniversary! Thank you to all of the families who have allowed us to work with their wonderful children. We look forward to continuing to serve our community!

11/15/2022

Meet our staff! Dr. Ziegler is a Clinical Psychologist and Pediatric Neuropsychologist. He provides neuropsychological evaluations, Independent Educational Evaluations, and Independent Medical Evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults. Dr. Ziegler comes to us after retiring from the University of Minnesota, where he served as an Associate Professor in the Departments of Pediatrics and Neurology, Training Director of the Pediatric Neuropsychology Fellowship training program, Section Head for Pediatric Neuropsychology and Director of the Division of Clinical Behavioral Neuroscience. He has over 27 years of experience working with children and families. Dr. Ziegler has accumulated vast experience with a host of medical conditions including prenatal exposure to substances, premature birth, birth complications, seizure disorders, cancer/cancer treatment, and metabolic disorders/bone marrow transplantation. He is also well versed in the assessment of children with developmental delays, learning disabilities, ADHD, trauma histories, and complex psychiatric conditions. Dr. Ziegler possesses specialty skills in the evaluation of children with central nervous system dysfunction secondary to rare genetic diseases and neuromuscular disorders. He is also a highly regarded forensic pediatric neuropsychologist with experience completing Independent Education and Medical Evaluations for children throughout the state of Minnesota. Dr. Ziegler takes an evidence-based approach to assessment and treatment planning. He has dedicated his professional career to supporting children in living their fullest lives. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Ziegler please contact the clinic at (952) 236-1267 or www.goldfinchnbs.com.

11/08/2022

Meet our staff! Dr. Lindsay Deling is a Clinical Psychologist and Pediatric Psychologist with training and multiple years of experience in conducting neuropsychological evaluations with children and adolescents. She provides neuropsychological evaluations, autism evaluations, and fetal alcohol evaluations for children and adolescents. Dr. Deling has experience in evaluating children with a range of medical conditions, including: prematurity, craniosynostosis, prenatal substance exposure, epilepsy, and genetic/chromosomal differences, among others. She also has expertise in evaluating children with developmental delays, language disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, adverse childhood experiences, and psychiatric conditions. In addition, she has completed training that allows her to conduct autism evaluations utilizing a ‘gold standard’ measure and to complete Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) evaluations. She has training in early childhood concerns and in completing evaluations with young children. Dr. Deling utilizes an evidence-based approach to conducting evaluations. She is passionate about working with children and their families in order to help each child reach their potential. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Deling please contact the clinic at (952) 236-1267 or www.goldfinchnbs.com.

10/31/2022

Meet our staff! Dr. Pleiss in the owner and director of Goldfinch Neurobehavioral Services. She was raised in New Brunswick, Canada where she grew up participating in dance and hockey. She relocated to the United States to attend Deerfield Academy after which she attended Bowdoin College for her undergraduate degree and Marquette University for her doctorate. Dr. Pleiss completed her pre- and post-doctoral training at the University of Minnesota during which time she fell in love with the state! Dr. Pleiss has a passion for working with children and families and a love for the assessment process. She enjoys spending her free time with her family, cheering on the Wild, and reading. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Pleiss please contact the clinic at (952) 236-1267 or at www.goldfinchnbs.com.

10/31/2022

11/14/2020

Goldfinch Neurobehavioral Services is now accepting patients! We offer comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, autism evaluations, and fetal alcohol evaluations for children and adolescents. We have immediate openings and look forward to helping your child thrive! Check us out at www.goldfinchnbs.com or give us a call today at (952) 236-1267!