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Welcome to Pediatric Neuropsychology of Utah, where we specialize in the developing minds of toddlers, children, and adolescents. Whether you are seeking answers about developmental milestones, academic struggles, or your child’s emotional well-being, Pediatric Neuropsychology of Utah is here to support you. We offer evidence-based neuropsychological evaluations, personalized recommendations and comprehensive care through a neurodiversity affirming lens.

PEDIATRIC NEUROPSYCHOLOGY OF UTAH can evaluate your child for the following:

  • Developmental delays

  • Learning disabilities

  • Autism

  • Brain injury

  • Medical diseases that may impact cognition

  • ADHD

  • Known or suspected neurodivergence

Neuropsychological Assessment Process

  • During the intake session parents meet with Dr. Leishman to identify their concerns, review relevant historical information and determine the appropriate assessment focus.

  • On the day of the evaluation you and your child will come to the PNU clinic for in-person testing. A combination of standardized tests, questionnaires, and observations is used to gather data. For babies/toddlers and young children tests are often play based and may incorporate parent participation. For children, adolescents, and young adults, tests incorporate a variety of paper and pencil type activities, administered by Dr. Leishman. Testing length varies based on numerous factors including the patient’s age, developmental level and assessment needs and goals.

  • During the feedback session results and recommendations are reviewed with the parents. A significant focus of this session is assisting parents with concrete next steps, specific intervention ideas, and appropriate referrals.

  • A comprehensive report is generated with results, practical recommendations, and referrals when needed. Reports are e-mailed through the patient portal approximately 2 to 3 weeks after testing is complete.

  • Dr. Leishman enjoys working with families, schools, and professionals to monitor implementation of recommendations and progress at parent request.

What is Neuropsychology

Neuropsychologists have specialty training in how the brain develops and understanding learning and behavior in relationship to an individuals functioning in areas such as attention and concentration, memory, executive function, processing speed, reasoning, perception, coordination, behavioral functioning, language, mood, and personality. Neuropsychologists also work closely with parents, teachers, other medical specialties by providing comprehensive information on learning and behavior. Results of the neuropsychological assessment may assist in diagnosis, educational planning (i.e., IEP, 504 accommodations), medical treatment, and rehabilitation.

Other Services We Provide

Psychological Evaluation

Autism Testing

Adult Evaluations for ADHD or Autism

Therapy for children, teens, and adults

Insurance Accepted: Select Health, HMHI BHN, DMBA

About Us

Dr. Leishman, a native of Salt Lake City, received her Ph.D. from The University of Utah in 2007 from the Department of Educational Psychology.  She has over 20 years of experience working in pediatric mental health. Her training specialized in children and adolescents with a variety of disorders, but specifically school-based learning and behavior disorders such as dyslexia and ADHD, autism spectrum disorders and traumatic brain injury.  Before entering clinical practice, Dr. Leishman worked four years as a school psychologist in Davis County School District. Dr. Leishman completed her pre-doctoral clinical internship at Primary Children’s Hospital in 2007 receiving specialized training in more severe psychopathology, working with children and adolescents across the continuum of mental health care. Dr. Leishman then completed a two-year post-doctoral residency in neuropsychology at Primary Children’s Hospital.  Dr. Leishman remained at Primary Children’s Hospital as a staff psychologist with the residential and day treatment program for adolescents for nearly 10 years, before leaving to join Wasatch Pediatric Neuropsychology for the past 12 years. In 2020 Dr. Leishman worked as a clinical director for Matt’s Place, a day treatment program for children and teens with psychiatric needs and autism. Dr. Leishman is excited to have started Pediatric Neuropsychology of Utah to continue her passion of helping individuals and families reach their potential.

Lara Leishman, PhD