NESCA

02/25/2026

Join Michelle Gaudet of Purposeful Connections and NESCA's Dr. Ann Helmus for a free virtual presentation about the on-site supports available in Newton for neurodiverse children, teens, young adults, and adults.

🗓 Monday, March 2, 2026
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM
💻 Virtual
🎟 Free & open to parents and professionals

We’ll cover:
✔️ Social Skills Groups
✔️ Executive Functioning Coaching
✔️ Adaptive Yoga

RSVP by Friday, February 27th
📩 michelle@purposeful-connections.com

We hope you’ll join us for this informative and supportive conversation!

02/23/2026

Ever wonder why a bright, capable child still struggles with schoolwork? It’s not about effort. It’s about how strengths like intelligence interact with skills like attention, organization, and emotional control. Smart kids can still struggle, especially as school demands increase.

To better understand the “performance gap” and how to support your child more effectively over time, check out our latest blog.

Visit: https://nesca-newton.com/when-capable-children-struggle/

02/14/2026

At NESCA, spring is our busiest time of year. Many families seek evaluations now to inform planning for the upcoming school year, including school placement decisions, IEP and 504 planning, and academic supports.

As a result, appointment slots fill quickly. If you anticipate needing an evaluator to participate in a school team meeting this spring, the evaluation process needs to be completed by the end of April to allow adequate time for testing, report preparation, and coordination with the school.

If you’ve been considering an evaluation, now is the time to book.

At NESCA, we work hard to make exceptional care more accessible. We accept BCBS and United Behavioral Health, offer 0% financing, and support automated payment through HSA/FSA accounts. We also offer limited Saturday appointment slots to accommodate busy family schedules.

To get started, complete our intake form at: www.nesca-newton.com/intake.

02/12/2026

Our highly individualized sexual health education program provides accurate, developmentally appropriate, and inclusive education to help adolescents and young adults navigate topics related to relationships, self-advocacy, and sexual health.

We focus on essential life skills that are often not covered in school curricula, or that our students have not been able to access, and that can be challenging for parents to address independently. Our goal is to equip students with the skills necessary to make informed and safe decisions about their bodies and relationships.

For more information, complete our Inquiry/Intake Form: www.nesca-newton.com/intake

02/11/2026

02/11/2026

Tonight's the night! Learn why not all neuropsychological evaluations are created equal.

Join NESCA's Dr. Ann Helmus tonight for a free webinar and Q&A about what makes a quality neuropsychological evaluation.

Register now: https://nesca-newton.zoom.us/.../WN_yXWkeS2cQnGn15OnnG5MQg

02/09/2026

Practical advice to help your student overcome the midyear slump. Visit our blog for more information: https://nesca-newton.com/when-high-school-feels-overwhelming-how-neuropsychology-can-help-students-thrive/

02/09/2026

Midyear burnout is real—especially for high-achieving high schoolers. If stress, overwhelm, or burnout are creeping in, the right supports can help students work smarter, not harder.

Check out our blog for more information on this topic: https://nesca-newton.com/when-high-school-feels-overwhelming-how-neuropsychology-can-help-students-thrive/

Let us know how we might help: www.nesca-newton.com/intake

02/06/2026

Learn about the different purposes of School-based Testing and a Private Neuropsychological Evaluation

02/06/2026

Learn about the different purposes of school-based testing and private neuropsychological evaluations. Check the link to our blog on this topic by Dr. Sean Hyde O'Brien here: https://nesca-newton.com/when-school-based-testing-is-not-enough/

For more info about NESCA's neuropsych evals, complete our Inquiry/Intake Form: www.nesca-newton.com/intake

Register for our upcoming webinar with Dr. Ann Helmus that will delve into this topic. Click here to register: https://nesca-newton.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yXWkeS2cQnGn15OnnG5MQg

02/04/2026

Thank you to the Federation for Children with Special Needs for the opportunity to help educate parents and caregivers on what makes a quality neuropsychological evaluation.

Register today for Thursday's presentation by NESCA Pediatric Neuropsychologists Drs. Sean Hyde O'Brien and Alison Burns. Click the link in the FCSN post!

Join this Connecting Families presentation to learn what strong neuropsychological evaluations should include, how data and behavioral observations are integrated, and how clear, actionable recommendations can better support understanding, advocacy, and next steps.

Presenters:
• Sean Hyde O’Brien, Psy.D., ABPdN – Pediatric Neuropsychologist, NESCA (Newton)
• Alison Burns, Ph.D. – Pediatric Neuropsychologist, NESCA (Newton)

👉 Register here: https://fcsn.org/event/neuropsych-evals/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_socbostlvm