Concord Comprehensive Neuropsychological Services

09/25/2026

We have the pleasure of working with Jen on many of our cases.

✨lf you’re parenting a child with ADHD, you’ve probably figured out by now that a lot of traditional parenting advice just doesn’t work for your child. 🤦🏽‍♀️

And when you’re trying ALL the things and nothing seems to be working, it can be incredibly frustrating.

But you don’t need more parenting advice that doesn’t make sense for your child. You need to understand WHY things are hard and what you can actually do to help.

That’s why I’m so excited to be part of the ADHD & Executive Function Summit, hosted by my friend Kristina Manning!

I’m joining 30+ experts to share practical strategies to help you better understand and support your child, both at home AND at school.

We’re talking about things like:
🧠 Making your home and classroom more executive function-friendly

📱 Using technology intentionally with your child

🤖 Understanding the pros and cons of AI for ADHD

💡 Helping your child with working memory challenges

🏫 Understanding 504 plans, IEPs, and how to advocate for your child at school

❤️ Understanding and supporting your child’s sensory needs

And SO much more!

The best part? It’s completely FREE, entirely online, and you can learn from the comfort of your own home. 🙌🏽

Because parenting a child with ADHD can be hard enough. Finding information and strategies that actually help shouldn’t have to be.

Register here or at the link in my bio!
https://speaker.adhdexecutivefunctionsummit.com/Jennifer-Rutland

parentcoach

06/10/2026

With the school year drawing to a close, we naturally reflect on the progress students have made while also looking ahead to the challenges of the coming year. This article highlights the significant social, emotional, and academic difficulties adolescents may experience as they transition from primary to secondary school. In particular, it reminds us that this transition involves more than simply adjusting to a new building or schedule; students may also be leaving behind familiar relationships, routines, and sources of support. Because these changes can affect students’ sense of belonging, motivation, and emotional well-being, schools must be intentional about providing support not only during the first few months of secondary school, but also throughout the longer adjustment period that follows.

Discover how primary to secondary school transition can affect adolescent wellbeing, anxiety, belonging, and motivation, and explore ways schools can support students through change.

04/13/2026

CCNS neuropsychologists Laura Austin, PhD and Lauren Lukasik, PhD are excited to present for Nashoba SEPAC this Thursday. Their talk, Supporting Executive Functioning at Home: A Guide for Parents of 6th–12th Grade Students, is designed for parents and caregivers seeking both a deeper understanding of executive functioning and practical tools to support middle and high schoolers at home.

Community outreach and education are core, values-driven components of our work at CCNS. If you are interested in a similar presentation for your community, please reach out [email protected] or (978) 341-4992.

04/02/2026

On World Autism Awareness Day, we at Concord Comprehensive Neuropsychological Services (CCNS) stand in solidarity with autistic individuals and their families. Autism is not a limitation defined by stereotypes—it is a spectrum of diverse strengths, challenges, and lived experiences.

With decades of combined experience, our neuropsychologists have worked closely with children, adolescents, and young adults on the autism spectrum and with their families. Through this work, we have seen the full range of abilities that exist within autism. Broad statements about what autistic individuals can or cannot achieve simply do not reflect reality. With timely diagnosis and individualized, targeted supports, growth can be profound. We have seen individuals who were nonverbal and withdrawn as children go on to attend college, build careers, and lead meaningful lives. Claims that people with autism will never work or will inevitably be a burden to society are not only inaccurate—they are harmful.

As Dr. Stephen Shore reminds us, “If you’ve met one individual with autism, you’ve met one individual with autism.” This principle guides our work at CCNS. By taking the time to understand each person—their interests, strengths, and support needs—we can build on what makes them thrive, not just address a diagnosis.

On this day, and every day, we encourage understanding, respect, and appreciation for the diversity of the autism spectrum.

11/04/2025

The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) has recently revised their formal definition of the complexity of dyslexia, the ways it manifests uniquely from person to person, and the foundational influence of oral language and other
neurobiological factors in literacy development. It confirms that children with dyslexia struggle because of brain-based differences not because of a lack of effort, motivation, or cognitive ability.

Given the far-reaching impact of dyslexia on a child’s learning, self-confidence, and emotional well-being, it is essential to fully understand what each child’s profile looks like—since no two presentations of dyslexia are exactly alike. A comprehensive evaluation that examines not only reading
but also the full range of neurocognitive processes is vital. Such an approach helps clarify the unique nature of a child’s dyslexia and guides the most effective interventions.

At CCNS, we conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations that conceptualize dyslexia as a broad neurodevelopmental profile encompassing far more than reading performance alone. Our evaluations examine the interplay of linguistic, cognitive, and emotional factors that contribute to each child’s learning challenges and identify their inherent strengths—informing interventions that are both evidence-based and individually tailored.

If your child is struggling with reading, our comprehensive evaluations can help uncover why—and guide the right path forward.

🔗in comments, 978-341-4992 or [email protected]

10/22/2025

🎗️ October is Invisible Disabilities Awareness Month

Not all disabilities can be seen. Conditions like ADHD, dyslexia, autism, anxiety, and chronic health challenges can deeply affect learning, focus, and daily life — even when they’re not visible.

At Concord Comprehensive Neuropsychological Services (CCNS), we recognize that understanding what’s beneath the surface is key to providing the right support. Our comprehensive evaluations help uncover hidden challenges, identify strengths, and guide meaningful, evidence-based interventions that make a real difference at home and in school.

🧠 Awareness → Understanding → Support

Watching your child struggle is hard — getting help isn't. 📞 978-341-4992 ✉️ [email protected]

10/16/2025

🎗️October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, a time to recognize that reading difficulties can have many underlying causes — and that with the right evaluation, you can uncover the best path forward.

At Concord Comprehensive Neuropsychological Services (CCNS), we specialize in comprehensive dyslexia evaluations that provide clarity about why a child may be struggling, identify strengths and weaknesses, and guide evidence-based interventions and school accommodations. While early identification offers the best outcomes, dyslexia can be assessed at any age.

Dyslexia is a neurologically based learning difference that affects accurate and fluent word recognition, spelling, and decoding. These challenges often stem from difficulties with the phonological aspect of language — even in bright, capable learners.

🧠 Our evaluations assess:
• Phonological processing and rapid naming
• Receptive and expressive language
• Spelling, written expression, and decoding
• Visual processing and retention

🔗 Learn more about our evaluations: https://ccnsphd.com/services

10/15/2025

📚 Free Webinar: Decoding Drain – Why Comprehension Slips Away

🗓️ Friday, October 17, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM (EDT)

Ever wonder what it feels like to read when decoding takes so much effort that comprehension fades? Join Special Needs Advocacy Network for a powerful Reading Comprehension Simulation led by Kathy Cousineau, designed to help parents, educators, and professionals better understand the connection between decoding, fluency, and comprehension.

💡 Experience firsthand how decoding challenges impact understanding
💡 Learn why fluency and targeted accommodations are key to helping students access meaning—not just words—on the page
💡 Gain practical strategies to support students with reading difficulties and dyslexia

🔗 Register today: https://members.spanmass.org/eventcalendar/Details/decoding-drain-why-comprehension-slips-away-1449781?sourceTypeId=Website

10/09/2025

🎗️ October is ADHD Awareness Month

At Concord Comprehensive Neuropsychological Services (CCNS), we understand that attention, focus, and self-regulation challenges can look different for every child.

A pediatric ADHD evaluation can help uncover why a child may be struggling — whether with focusing, staying organized, managing impulses, or sustaining attention. Our comprehensive assessments look beyond symptoms to identify each child’s unique strengths, weaknesses, and processing skills, and to determine whether ADHD or another condition may be contributing to the difficulties.

Because ADHD and executive functioning skills go hand in hand, our evaluations also assess abilities like attention, organization, and working memory. Understanding these patterns helps families and schools put the right supports in place — from classroom accommodations to strategies that foster success at home and beyond. 🔗in comments to start the evaluation process.

10/07/2025

We're excited to share a post from CCNS's Lauren Grenier, PhD on emerging research in EF skills.

As neuropsychologists, we see every day how building these foundational skills early can set the stage for success in school and beyond. At Concord Comprehensive Neuropsychological Services (CCNS), our evaluations can pinpoint a child’s executive strengths and challenges, helping families and schools know where support is needed.

https://www.linkedin.com/embed/feed/update/urn:li:share:7378772805414227968

-

A new study shows that when young children learn to name and categorize objects, this does more than extend their vocabulary. It directly builds their executive function skills: the brain-based processes that help us set and reach goals, such as attention, self-control, working memory, and flexible....