Northeast Neuropsychology

12/21/2025

DECEMBER 21st is the shortest day of the year…
but Scandinavians saw it as hope, not loss. ❄️

Winter Solstice = Yule 🔥
A reminder to slow down and trust the sun’s return.

If winter feels heavy, try this Nordic wisdom:
🕯️ Add warm light
🌲 Step into nature daily
🤍 Choose softness over productivity

You’re not meant to bloom in winter.
You’re meant to rest.

12/17/2025

Season’s greetings from our office team!

12/17/2025

Reduced Wait Times for Adult Neuropsychological Evaluations

✨ Exciting News from Northeast Neuropsychology! ✨
APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE in approximately 2 weeks to one month!

We’re happy to share that we’ve expanded our team and hired additional neuropsychologists, allowing us to provide faster access to care for our patients.

As a result, our wait times for neuropsychological evaluations have been significantly reduced, helping patients get the answers and support they need sooner.

If you or someone you care for has been waiting for an evaluation, now is a great time to reach out. 💙

12/15/2025

Our adult Neuropsychologists have openings. We have hired a few more experienced clinicians to help get people in quicker!

12/02/2025

If you or someone you know is struggling we have a caring team of therapists. Many specialize in grief support. 203-272-6007

11/29/2025

Testing Accommodations That Make a Measurable Difference
High-stakes exams like MCAT & LSAT often require students to perform under strict time and environmental constraints. For many learners, accommodations can change everything.
Common accommodations include:
* Extended time
* A quieter testing environment
* Scheduled breaks
These supports can dramatically improve outcomes—especially for bright, motivated students managing ADHD, learning differences, memory challenges, or emotional stress.

Clinical neuropsychologist and evaluation specialists- Dr. McEachern-Dugre & Dr Jenine Tulledge-Wolff bring deep experience in educational testing and neuropsychological assessment. Their approach blends clinical rigor with an unwavering commitment to student success

➡️IMPORTANT Testing Date info:
🎯MCAT test date 4/10/26, initial accommodations request due 12/26/25, recommended submission date for reconsideration, appeals, or extensions is 2/24/26, suggested NEN test date would be 12/6/25

🎯LSAT Test dates: 2/6-2/7/26, accommodations/registration deadline is 12/23/25, test dates to make the deadlines are 12/6/25 or no later than 12/13/25.

Appointments available in early December. Saturday appointments available! Book a 15 minute consultation and speak with Dr McEachern-Dugre to find out more. Link in the comments.
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11/26/2025

Science based Information from the the National Academy of Neuropsychology regarding vaccines & autism

In light of renewed public confusion, NAN reaffirms that there is no credible scientific evidence linking vaccines, including the MMR vaccine, to the development of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Decades of large-scale, peer-reviewed studies conducted across multiple countries have consistently shown:
✔️ No causal association between vaccines and ASD
✔️ No increase in ASD rates following vaccine introduction
✔️ Vaccine safety profiles remain strong and well-studied

As neuropsychologists, we advocate for science-based public health decisions and encourage professionals, families, and the public to access accurate information.

Learn more from NAN’s fact sheet⬇️

11/26/2025

Help us welcome Dr Nika Kalynovska!

She is accepting new patients for neuropsychological evaluations. She is bilingual and can provide neuropsychological evaluations in English and Russian.

Dr. Kalynovska has an undergraduate degree from Southern Adventist University, masters degrees in counseling and in psychology, and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Loma Linda University. She trained in neuropsychological evaluation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Casa Colina Hospital, and completed APA-accredited predoctoral internship at G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center, serving adult and geriatric patients in both the VA hospital as well as at the nearby Methodist Rehabilitation Center.

Her APPCN postdoctoral training in neuropsychology was at NYU Langone Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, where she served diverse outpatient and inpatient populations with a variety of referral questions and evaluation goals (e.g., pre-and-post surgical epilepsy, tumor, and movement disorder assessments, pre-organ transplant and LVAD evaluations, dementia, stroke, neuroimmunological presentations, various psychiatric comorbidities). She led and participated in several research projects throughout her training, including examining impacts of inflammatory and oxidative risks on brain immunohistochemistry and cell counts alongside protective nutritional factors, neurological factors affecting TBI recovery and seizure activity in animal models, and exploring differences in areas of cognitive performance among patients with different types of epilepsy. Dr. Kalynovska is certified bilingual and provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations in English and Russian. She specializes in working with adults and older adults.

11/21/2025

We are excited to welcome back Dr Bryant Duda! We have openings for adult neuropsychological evaluations. Dr Duda brings experience and a warm and caring approach to his evaluations. Dr Duda completed his undergraduate degree at Fairfield University. He earned his master’s and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology, with an emphasis in neuropsychology, from the University of Georgia. Dr. Duda completed his internship in clinical neuropsychology at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and New Hampshire Hospital. He completed his postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at University of Michigan/Michigan Medicine. He has experience working with a variety of patients in outpatient and inpatient settings, including those with neurodegenerative processes, epilepsy, brain injury, psychiatric conditions, and developmental disorders. Dr. Duda’s research has used an array of neuroimaging techniques to assess cognitive and brain changes associated with aging. His publications have included investigations of cognitive reserve, cognitive training, and cerebrovascular risk factors.

11/21/2025

You know your potential, but if you don't have the proper accommodations, your score won't reflect your knowledge.

Level the Playing Field. Our comprehensive reports are board-ready for high-stakes exams like the SAT, ACT, GRE, MCAT, and LSAT. Secure the necessary accommodations—from extended time to a quieter environment—that allow true knowledge to shine through.

If you're considering taking the GRE, MCAT, or LSAT in 2026, it's crucial to plan ahead, especially if you need accommodations!
MCAT: The application process for MCAT accommodations is the most involved and requires planning several months in advance to ensure you can get an evaluation in time.
LSAT: The LSAT is given less frequently, so early planning is also key.
GRE: The GRE offers the easiest process as it's self-scheduled, but you'll still need a few months to plan ahead.
See comments below for a link to a 15 minute consultation!

11/21/2025

Are you getting ready for high-stakes exams? You know your potential, but if you don't have the proper accommodations, your score won't reflect your knowledge.

Level the Playing Field. Our comprehensive reports are board-ready for high-stakes exams like the SAT, ACT, GRE, MCAT, and LSAT. Secure the necessary accommodations—from extended time to a quieter environment—that allow true knowledge to shine through.

If you're considering taking the GRE, MCAT, or LSAT in 2026, it's crucial to plan ahead, especially if you need accommodations!
MCAT: The application process for MCAT accommodations is the most involved and requires planning several months in advance to ensure you can get an evaluation in time.
LSAT: The LSAT is given less frequently, so early planning is also key.
GRE: The GRE offers the easiest process as it's self-scheduled, but you'll still need a few months to plan ahead.
See comments below for a link to a 15 minute consultation!

11/17/2025

What is Educational Testing? Educational testing is a comprehensive evaluation process that assesses a student’s cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning to identify areas of strength and areas that may need support.

These assessments are especially helpful for students who may benefit from accommodations in school or standardized testing.

Testing Accommodations That Make a Difference

Standardized tests shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all. At Northeast
Neuropsychology, we provide educational evaluations that support testing accommodations for students with cognitive, attentional, or learning challenges—helping to level the playing field.

Accommodations can significantly improve
performance on high stakes exams like
SAT, ACT, GRE, MCAT, and LSAT.
Potential accommodations could include:
• extended time • quieter environment • scheduled breaks

SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE STARTING IN DECEMBER! See comment below for a link to book a free 15 minute consultation.