“Dr. Dorfman has changed my daughter's life. My daughter suffers from Petit Mal seizures and has always struggled in school for reasons we didn't know until we met Dr. Dorfman. There was an instantaneous connection between Dr. Dorfman, myself and my daughter at our first meeting. She worked through lunch, which enabled her to spend more than the allotted time with us. My daughter doesn't like just anyone, but every time we left the office, she would immediately ask when she was going to go back. Dr. Dorfman always went above and beyond for my daughter no matter what the cost. She even called into my CSE meeting and fought hard for the services my daughter needed. I have never seen a doctor so compassionate and genuinely indignant - as if my child were a member of her family! Hands down she is brilliant and is the absolute best! I am forever grateful to her and anyone who hires her will not be disappointed!” -Parent, Dutchess County, NY
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“We had great experiences with Dr. Dorfman as we have been working with her for over two years. She has always been very patient, kind and shown empathy during the course of administering tests to our now 10 year old child. She approached the testing in a way that made our child comfortable while engaged in these very lengthy test. Furthermore, after testing Dr. Dorfman provided a comprehensive report and broke it down for us in a relatable way while offering tangible next steps for us to help our daughter progress academically. Most importantly, I can’t stress enough what a strong advocate she has been while presenting my daughters needs both with her school and the state. Her participation in those sessions has led to wonderful outcomes for us. I highly recommend Dr. Dorfman to anyone looking for a professional neuropsychologist.” -Parent, Queens, NY
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“I met Dr. Dorfman by a fantastic streak of luck when our pediatrician gave us a referral for a neuropysch. Our daughter was struggling academically in the middle of first grade; she was waking up with stomach aches in the morning and in tears in the afternoons. She had lost all desire to learn, became withdrawn, and feared her teachers who she didn't want to disappoint but could never please despite how hard she tried. This had been going on since kindergarten. It was awful. We didn't know where to turn and were seriously considering homeschooling. Enter Dr. Dorfman, who transformed our understanding of what was going on and showed us what to do to get back our happy child and set her on a path back to a love of learning. Dr. Dorfman led us through the neuropysch process with care, confidence, and reassurance. Our daughter is now thriving at a private special education school. Thanks to Dr. Dorfman, she is learning to read and do math and now knows that what she needs to learn is a teacher who can teach her in the way her brain works. Dr. Dorfman changed all of our lives, and we are forever grateful to her.” Parent, Brooklyn, NY
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“Dr. Dorfman is awesome! We had nothing but amazing experiences with Dr. Dorfman and are so happy to have found her. Not only is she very smart and knowledgeable in her field, she is also very personable and caring. We felt Dr. Dorfman took the time to truly understand our son and his specific needs. This was very important to us as we had heard stories of other practices that were more factory mills moving children through with generic approaches and moving onto the next child. Dr. Dorfman was involved from the start, took her time to understand our son, and helped us navigate the waters with our son's schools and the DOE. If we needed her to join on a call, she was more than happy to accommodate and work with us. We really appreciate Dr. Dorfman's personal touch and how she tailored assessments and reports to our son's condition and his best interest. We highly recommend Dr. Ava Dorfman”- Parent, Manhattan, NY
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“Dr. Dorfman administered a neuropsychological evaluation for my son for the DOE and to evaluate his progress psychiatrically, cognitively and in the school setting. Dr. Dorfman was extremely friendly and easy to work with. She took a lot of time interviewing myself and my husband about my son's history, which included a complex medical and psychological background. Dr. Dorfman was not rushed and really spent time trying to get a full understanding of our son to obtain the most thorough and accurate information she could to ensure a valid evaluation. My son, who is shy and also very anxious around adults, was nervous to meet Dr. Dorfman and to be evaluated, but quickly warmed up to her. It is often hard for my son to sit still for long periods of time, but Dr. Dorfman was able to redirect him throughout testing to get the tasks completed efficiently. Also, a very long and arduous day was made easier with her patient and affable nature. Ultimately, we received an evaluation with recommendations that were incredibly helpful as we moved toward making educational decisions for our son's future, as well as considering things about our son psychologically that we had not prior to the testing. We highly recommend Dr. Dorfman as a neuropsychological evaluator for all children, but in our experience, she is particularly skilled in addressing children with special needs.” -Parent, Bronx, NY
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“We have seen a different therapist for our daughter every year for the past 10 years. Dr. Dorfman is the first therapist that our child trusts enough to allow actual therapy to take place, with tremendous improvements in mood, anxiety, and parent-child interaction. At the same time, we as parents feel uniquely heard, validated and supported by Dr. Dorfman. We have not had to choose between a therapist who can work with our daughter versus a therapist that can help our family as a whole. Dr. Dorfman’s expertise in CBT, ADHD, and adolescent disorders has been invaluable. With her help, we look forward to continued improvements in psychological health and family well-being.” -Parent, Brooklyn, NY