Concord Comprehensive Neuropsychological Services

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

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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....

10/01/2025

CCNS psychologists Lauren Grenier, PhD and Laura Austin, PhD presented to the local community on helping parents build executive functioning skills at home. The event was hosted by Academy MetroWest.

Parents left with practical tools they can put into action immediately—and the reassurance that they’re not alone in facing these challenges. From organizing routines and managing transitions to fostering independence, executive functioning strategies play a vital role in helping children thrive day to day.

It was inspiring to see families, therapists, and professionals collaborate around such an important topic. If you are interested in a similar presentation to your community, please reach out info@ccnsphd.com or (978) 341-4992, 🔗in bio.

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09/16/2025

Our affiliate, The Concord Center, is running a FREE parent workshop series this fall. Topics range from what to expect for you child’s therapy, to executive functioning challenges to SPACE Treatment. This is a valuable opportunity for parents to receive guidance and education around mental health challenges and treatment options for their children and adolescents. Sign up here: https://www.concordcbt.com/parentworkshops

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09/10/2025

Renee Folsom, PhD, is one of CCNS’s valued Pediatric Neuropsychologists. She reflects on Back-to-School Night and executive functioning—offering meaningful tips drawn from both her perspective as a parent and her expertise as a professional.

Back-to-School Night at my daughter’s middle school drew a packed auditorium of parents eager to learn how to best support their children this year. The principal shared the results of a recent high school survey on what it takes to be a successful high school student. Surprisingly, academic performance (e.g., grades, mastery of subject matter) was not the biggest contributor to students’ success, it was engagement in the learning process. Attitude toward work, ability to plan/organize activities, time management, how best to tackle a problem, and bouncing back after failure were far more important. Thriving in high school was not just about grades but executive functioning.
Continue reading: https://ccnsphd.com/renee-folsom-executive-funtion-insights/

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09/04/2025

In partnership with Academy MetroWest, CCNS’s Dr. Lauren Grenier and Dr. Laura Austin, licensed psychologists and pediatric neuropsychologists, will provide an overview of executive functioning: clarifying what it is (and what it isn’t), outlining the core domains involved, and describing how EF challenges often present in the home environment. Executive functioning (EF) refers to a set of cognitive processes that support goal-directed behavior, including organization, planning, emotional regulation, and time management. For many school-aged students, challenges in these areas can lead to difficulties both in the classroom and at home. Tickets through Eventbrite link, seating capacity is 50.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/supporting-executive-functioning-at-home-a-guide-for-school-age-parents-tickets-1549601171819?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/19/2025

Our affiliate, The Concord Center is offering a free workshop designed to build stronger parent-child connections through practical, evidence-based strategies. CCNS encourages our families to take advantage of this excellent opportunity on 8/21 at 12pm.

Register: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=sQeUbK-4j0CvLrPTZfqTltQEOYxhB9JIrpE0-9JF_ARURUpPTUFTV1JESzEzTlVGRkNXSUwwSjkyWS4u

08/18/2025

Grace Janusis is a valued staff member with us and we're thrilled to share her post where she discusses children's struggles and how neuropsychological testing can answer questions to get the help and support your child needs.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-my-child-struggling-grace-janusis-pai2e/?trackingId=AJSONph87MWJHfYvxyOuOQ%3D%3D

by Dr. Grace Janusis People often ask, "Why is my child struggling?" When your child is struggling, it can be difficult to figure out why.

06/24/2025

At CCNS, we believe that the best outcomes for children and families come from collaboration between professionals who are dedicated to their well-being. That’s why we are fortunate to work closely with Concord Child Psychiatry and Dr. Hope Laurie Kurens.

We regularly refer patients to Concord Child Psychiatry and are confident they’ll receive exceptional care. Dr. Kurens provides a range of services including Psychopharmacology, Consultations, Psychotherapy and Family Therapy. Her thoughtful, patient-centered approach and clinical expertise consistently lead to positive outcomes. Patients appreciate her attentive listening, compassionate manner, and unwavering commitment to their mental health and well-being.

06/03/2025

Is your child facing academic, emotional, or behavioral challenges? A comprehensive evaluation can be the key to unlocking answers.

At Concord Comprehensive Neuropsychological Services (CCNS), we specialize in in-depth assessments that identify learning profiles, pinpoint areas of difficulty, and provide the foundation for meaningful support—whether it's an IEP, 504 plan, or tailored strategies for success.

What We Offer:
✔️ Neuropsychological, psychological & educational evaluations
✔️ Dyslexia and autism spectrum assessments
✔️ School observations & program evaluations

Serving children through young adults, our goal is to promote self-awareness, build confidence, and help your child reach their full potential.

📍 Learn more at https://ccnsphd.com/

05/19/2025

🌟 Collaboration for Comprehensive Care 🌟

At CCNS, we believe that the best outcomes for children and families come from collaboration between professionals who are dedicated to their well-being. That’s why we are fortunate to work closely with Concord Center, a team of experts providing evidence-based therapeutic care to children, teens, and parents.

Our partnership with The Concord Center allows us to take a holistic approach to supporting our patients—whether through neuropsychological evaluations, therapy, or parent guidance. We routinely collaborate with their clinicians to ensure that children receive the most individualized and effective care, helping them build emotional resilience, navigate challenges, and thrive.

The Concord Center offers a variety of summer programs to support children, teens, and parents in developing critical skills for emotional regulation, social interactions, and transitions—an incredible resource for the families in our community. Read about the beneficial summer programs.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such a skilled and compassionate team and look forward to continuing our shared mission of empowering children and families.

Learn more: https://ccnsphd.com/

05/01/2025

Big news! 🎉
CCNS announces our affiliation with Cody Lukasik, OTR-L and his new practice, Emerging Kids! We believe in collaboration to support our patients fully. Our neuropsychologists work closely with pediatricians, therapists, learning specialists, speech and language pathologists, neurologists, occupational therapists, and more—before, during, and after evaluations—to ensure each child receives the comprehensive care they deserve.

Cody brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in pediatric occupational therapy. As Cody shares, "The collaboration between the neuropsychology community and occupational therapy is paramount to the success of the clients I see. With each field bringing such a unique set of skills, the collaboration between the disciplines creates so many opportunities for discussion on how to best conceptualize a case and use the most individualized and appropriate practices in therapy sessions."

Fun fact about Cody? 📚🎙
He has re-read Malcolm Gladwell’s books more times than he can count, especially Talking to Strangers, and he frequents Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast. He appreciates how both challenge conventional thinking and encourage a growth mindset.

Welcome to the CCNS community, Cody! Together we'll support children and their families.



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