Lauren R. Bangert, Ph.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Licensed Psychologist | CA PSY 35573
CLIENT FOCUS
Children, adolescents, and young adults with neurodevelopmental differences and complex medical conditions affecting neurocognitive functioning.
ASSESSMENT APPROACH
Collaborative
Neurodiversity-Affirming
Strength-Based
Comprehensive
Compassionate
ISSUES COVERED
Depression
Attention and Executive Functioning
Anxiety
Early Childhood/Preschool Evaluation
Educational Advocacy (IEP/504 Plans)
Giftedness/Twice Exceptionality
ADHD
Intellectual Disability
Memory and Learning
Neurodevelopmental Differences (ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities)
Complex Medical Conditions (Traumatic Brain Injury, Acquired Brain Injury, Epilepsy, Neurogenetic Disorders)
Lauren's specialized training in pediatric neuropsychology and extensive experience in medical center settings provides unique expertise in complex differential diagnosis and understanding how neurological conditions impact brain development.
As a neurodivergent clinician, Lauren brings authentic lived experience to her work, informing her deeply empathetic, individualized approach to evaluation and her commitment to looking beyond diagnostic labels.
Her background in school psychology enhances her ability to collaborate effectively with educators and help families navigate educational systems to access appropriate supports.
“As a neurodivergent clinician, I bring a deep personal and professional understanding of the journey involved in seeking and receiving an accurate diagnosis. This lived experience informs my practice, fueling my commitment to provide highly individualized, thorough, and neurodiversity-affirming evaluations that truly empower children and families. I also understand the importance of looking beyond diagnostic labels in order to fully understand each child as a unique individual, fostering a process that prioritizes self-advocacy and growth.”
- Lauren R. Bangert
Lauren R. Bangert is a Licensed Psychologist and pediatric neuropsychologist who specializes in comprehensive evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults, with particular expertise in neurodevelopmental differences (ADHD, autism, learning disabilities) and complex medical conditions impacting neurocognitive functioning, including traumatic and acquired brain injuries, epilepsy, and neurogenetic disorders.
Lauren brings a collaborative, neurodiversity-affirming approach to her assessments, creating compassionate, therapeutic relationships that foster positive experiences throughout the evaluation process.
With specialized training in pediatric neuropsychology and extensive experience in multidisciplinary medical center settings, Lauren possesses a keen appreciation for the nuance involved in complex differential diagnosis. Her background allows her to understand how neurological and other medical conditions impact brain development, providing crucial insight for children with complex presentations where multiple factors may be influencing learning and behavior.
As a neurodivergent clinician herself, Lauren brings deep personal and professional understanding of the journey involved in seeking and receiving an accurate diagnosis. This lived experience informs her practice and fuels her commitment to provide highly individualized, thorough, and neurodiversity-affirming evaluations that truly empower children and families. She understands firsthand the importance of looking beyond diagnostic labels to fully understand each child as a unique individual, fostering a process that prioritizes self-advocacy and growth.
Lauren is particularly passionate about working with children with neurodevelopmental differences, including ADHD and autism, as well as those with complex medical conditions such as epilepsy and traumatic and acquired brain injuries. Her comprehensive approach considers the full spectrum of factors affecting a child's functioning, from neurocognitive abilities to behavioral and psychosocial influences.
Beyond her core specialties, Lauren assesses attention and executive functioning, memory and learning, anxiety, depression, intellectual disability, and giftedness/twice exceptionality. She provides educational advocacy support for IEPs, 504 Plans, and private school accommodations, and conducts early childhood and preschool evaluations. Her background in school psychology makes her particularly effective at collaborating with educators to help them understand how to support each child's specific needs while nurturing their strengths.
What distinguishes Lauren's work is her ability to translate complex neuropsychological findings into accessible, meaningful recommendations that families and schools can implement effectively. She is especially passionate about helping children and their families learn about their unique neurocognitive strengths and challenges in a way that is accessible, compassionate, and empowering.
Lauren's goal is for children to feel heard and validated throughout the assessment process, and for families to walk away with a clear understanding of meaningful next steps. She views herself as an advocate and dedicated member of each child's team, providing ongoing support as families navigate the road ahead.
Outside of her clinical work, Lauren enjoys discovering new coffee shops, checking out live music, being in nature, reading, and FaceTiming with her almost 2-year-old niece in Ohio.