NESCA, p.c.

NESCA is a specialized pediatric neuropsychology practice in Newton, Massachusetts established by Dr. Ann Helmus. It was founded on her belief that a comprehensive, understandable evaluation is an important tool for parents and teachers to use in supporting the development and educational progress of children with special needs. We feel that a thorough understanding of the child’s functioning is the first step in this process, and that follow-up support in terms of consultation with parents, schools and other professionals is also critical. We strive to build long-term relationships with families so that we can provide ongoing support throughout the child’s development.

Our staff is comprised of a seasoned group of senior neuropsychologists and other skilled practitioners who serve children and their families not only from the Boston metropolitan area and the rest of Massachusetts, but also from adjacent New England states and abroad. They have the training, experience, clinical judgment and professional standing not only to perform thorough evaluations, but also to make persuasive, useful recommendations and monitor their effective implementation.

Deploying a battery of diagnostic tests and other techniques, NESCA evaluates and treats reading problems and academic issues,
language-based, nonverbal and other learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders including Asperger’s Syndrome and PDD, executive functioning deficits, emotional issues including anxiety and ADHD.