Our Mission
Children and adolescents whose family income is below the federal poverty level.
What population does Promise Clinic primarily serve?
Two 6-hour days (5 hours testing + 1 hour lunch).
What is the typical duration of neuropsychological testing?
Review education recommendations and inform parent/guardian of next steps.
What is the role of the EC during the feedback session?
Send report and IEP request letter to parent/guardian
What is the first step after the report is finalized?
What are the two main services Promise Clinic provides?
Neuropsychological assessments and educational advocacy.
The Director.
Who assigns the clinician to a case?
IEP request letter.
What document is sent with the final report?
Notify the Ed-Advocacy team and supervisor.
What should clinicians do before sending a hard copy report?
Washington Heights, South Bronx, North Harlem.
What areas does Promise Clinic serve?
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) are seen alone for 1–2 hours.
What happens during the intake session?
Up to 2 years.
How long does Promise follow up with families post-IEP?
OPWDD, NEST/Horizon, 504 plans, Home instruction.
What services might Promise help families apply for?
Partially donor funded, partially grant funded.
What is the funding source for Promise Clinic?
Clinicians present to the education advocacy team.
What is included in the case review process?
Provide legal advice.
What is one thing Promise ECs do not do?
Approximately 10 school days.
What is the expected timeline for IEP finalization?
Mental health professionals, attorneys.
Name two types of professionals who refer patients to Promise.
1–2 months after testing.
How long does it take to finalize the neuropsych report?
Parent participation.
What is the advocacy process driven by?
Remain involved until advocacy is complete.
What is the role of clinicians post-evaluation?