Credentials and Certifications:
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Certified in Family Therapy
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Clinical Fellow AAMFT
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Formerly an adolescent and family therapist, Dr. Monaghan-Blout specializes in the assessment of children and adolescents with complex learning and emotional issues. She has a particular interest in working with adoptive children and their families as well as those contending with the impact of traumatic experiences. She is a member of the Trauma and Learning Policy Initiative (TLPI) associated with the Harvard Law Project, and is working with that group on an interdisciplinary guide to trauma sensitive evaluations.
Dr. Monaghan-Blout obtained her doctoral degree at Antioch New England Graduate School. She completed an internship in pediatric neuropsychology and child psychology at North Shore University Hospital in New York and a postdoctoral fellowship at HealthSouth/Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital. She joined Children’s Evaluation Center in 2003, and NESCA at its inception in 2007. Dr. Monaghan-Blout is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Neuropsychological Society.
Dr. Monaghan-Blout is the mother and stepmother of four children, and the grandmother of three (and counting). She is also an avid ice hockey player.
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NESCA-Neuropsychological and Educational Services for Children and Adolescents
90 Bridge Street
Newton, MA 02458
www.nesca-newton.com
(617) 658-9800 ext. 106
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Access by Wheelchair
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Evening Office Hours
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Problems Served
Focusing on:
Asperger's Syndrome
Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder
Learning Disabilities
Neurological
Neuropsychological Testing
Neuropsychological Testing
Also serving:
Adoption/Foster Care
Anxiety/Panic Disorders
Attachment Disorders
Autism Spectrum
Behavioral Problems
Bipolar Disorders
Child Abuse and Neglect
Depression
Developmental Disability
Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder
Parenting Issues
Trauma/PTSD
Treatment Methods and Approaches
Theoretical approaches - focus areas:
Neuropsychological Testing or Consultation
Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Other theoretical approaches:
Methods - focus areas:
Other methods:
Populations Served (focus areas are bold)
Age groups:
Adolescents (13-17)
Children (6-12)
Preschool (Under 6)
Young Adults (18-25)
Specific populations:
Children of Divorce
Disabled
Gifted
Immigrants/Refugees
Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer (LGBTQ)
Twins
Religious and Multi-cultural Experience (focus areas are bold)
Religious experience:
Christian
Jewish
Multi-cultural experience:
African-American
Armenian
Asian
Cape Verdean
Haitian
Hispanic
Irish
Native American
Portuguese
Russian
Professional Associations
American Psychological Association (APA)
International Neuropsychological Society (INS)
Massachusetts Neuropsychological Society (MNS)
Fees and Payment Options
Individual:
$175
Couples:
N/A
Group:
N/A
Family:
N/A
Sliding Scale:
No
Accept Credit Card:
No
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One Hour per week for Military and Families
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Blue Cross Blue Shield (Blue Care Elect)
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Blue Cross Major Medical
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Blue Cross Blue Shield (HMO Blue)
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HMO Blue Choice
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Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO)
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