Our Services

  • At Educational Testing and Consulting, P.C., founder Dr. Nick Gelbar provides evidence-based psychological evaluations, special education consulting, and advocacy support designed to help students thrive. As a Licensed Psychologist (CT, NY, RI), Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP), and Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the Doctoral Level (BCBA-D), Dr. Gelbar bridges the gap between clinical research and practical classroom solutions.

    Whether you are a parent seeking clarity on your child’s learning profile, a family navigating the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, or a school district looking for independent expertise, Dr. Gelbar delivers clear, actionable roadmaps tailored to each student's unique needs.

  • Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective learning support. Dr. Gelbar conducts comprehensive evaluations to pinpoint cognitive, academic, executive functioning, and behavioral strengths and challenges.

    • Neurodevelopmental & Learning Profiles: Expertise in diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, learning disabilities (including Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia), and intellectual disabilities.

    • Twice-Exceptional (2e) Testing: Specialized assessments for academically gifted students who also present with learning or neurodevelopmental differences, ensuring high intellectual abilities are challenged while learning obstacles are addressed.

    • Practical Recommendations: Every evaluation yields specific, high-impact strategies for school accommodations, IEP/504 goals, and home-based interventions.

  • When school districts and families require an objective, independent expert perspective, Dr. Gelbar serves as a trusted evaluator under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

    • Neutral, Thorough Analysis: Funded by public school systems when parents request an independent assessment, IEEs provide an unbiased evaluation of a student’s current educational performance and service needs.

    • Specialized Functional Assessments: Dr. Gelbar routinely conducts Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), threat and risk assessments, and specialized learning evaluations.

    • IEP Team Collaboration: Dr. Gelbar presents findings directly to school teams and Planning and Placement Teams (PPT) to help design compliant, child-centered educational plans.

  • Preparing for life after high school is a pivotal milestone. Drawing from his extensive research on supporting neurodivergent students, Dr. Gelbar specializes in secondary-to-postsecondary transitions.

    • High School to College Readiness: Targeted assessments and guidance to help adolescents with ASD, ADHD, or learning challenges navigate the transition into higher education or the workforce.

    • Executive Functioning & Self-Advocacy: Strategies aimed at building independence, self-monitoring, and self-advocacy skills necessary for college success.

    • Dual Scholar-Practitioner Expertise: As a researcher, Dr. Gelbar incorporates the latest peer-reviewed research directly into his consulting practice.

    • Multidisciplinary Background: Qualified as a psychologist, school psychologist, and BCBA-D, he offers a rare, multi-angle understanding of school policy, behavioral interventions, and clinical diagnostic standards.

    • Tri-State Accessibility: Dr. Gelbar provides services across Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island, with flexible office locations in West Hartford, Stamford, Norwalk, Manhattan, Providence, and surrounding regions.