By: Erin Gibbons, Ph.D.
Pediatric Neuropsychologist, NESCA
NESCA opened in 2007 in beautiful Newton, Massachusetts, which is a central location for many residents of the state, who are coming from different directions. Over the last 17 years, we have expanded both in Massachusetts and beyond to Londonderry, NH, Plainville, MA, and Hingham, MA (our newest location).
Our amazing intake coordinators frequently tell me that when they are talking with new clients on the phone and explain that their evaluation will take place in NESCA’s Plainville location, they commonly hear, “Where is that?!”
So, I am here to extol the many benefits of coming to NESCA in Plainville!
- We are conveniently located off I-495 and Route 95. Since Plainville is in the suburban metropolitan areas of both Boston and Providence, there is very little traffic getting to the office. We also have ample free parking.
- Miranda Milana, Psy.D. and I both work in Plainville. Between us, we evaluate clients ranging from 12 months to 30+ years of age. We both have extensive experience testing clients who have historically struggled to participate in traditional testing; for example, clients who are nonverbal, behaviorally dysregulated, or medically complex.
- We receive frequent referrals for challenging diagnostic questions related to autism spectrum disorders (ASD), mood disorders, or intellectual disabilities and are comfortable taking on these often-complicated cases.
- Both Dr. Milana and I evaluate toddlers for autism spectrum disorders in our ASD Diagnostic Clinic in Plainville. Our goal in the clinic is to help provide early detection of autism in children under three-years-old, when interventions are most effective.
- Our fantastic occupational therapist, Jessica Hanna, MS, OTR/L works in the Plainville office. She is available for both OT evaluations and treatment. She also allows our testing clients to use the sensory gym during their breaks in their evaluation.
- While your child is engaging in testing sessions during their evaluation, there are several stores, such as Target, that are only a 5-minute drive from our office. If you are looking to get some self-care in during their testing, you can even catch a 60-minute yoga or barre class in the plaza next door.
- Finally, Patriot Place is a 10-minute drive from NESCA’s office in Plainville. If your child is a football or soccer fan, a visit to Gillette Stadium/Patriot Place is a great way to reward them for their hard work during the evaluation!
We invite you to learn more about the services we offer at NESCA in Plainville, MA, who we serve, and the many benefits of our convenient location. If you have any questions about our Plainville location, please let us know. We are happy to discuss the options for evaluations in Plainville.
About the Author
Since 2011, Dr. Gibbons has been a trusted expert at NESCA where she evaluates children presenting with a range of attentional, learning,
and developmental disabilities. She has a particular interest in children with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, and those with complex medical histories. In addition, she evaluates adults who have concerns about whether they meet criteria for an ASD or ADHD diagnosis.
If you are interested in booking an evaluation with a NESCA neuropsychologist/clinician, please fill out and submit our online intake form.
Neuropsychology & Education Services for Children & Adolescents (NESCA) is a pediatric neuropsychology practice and integrative treatment center with offices in Newton, Hingham, and Plainville, Massachusetts; Londonderry, New Hampshire; and staff in Burlington, Vermont and Brooklyn, NY, serving clients from preschool through young adulthood and their families. For more information, please email info@nesca-newton.com or call 617-658-9800.
