
Comprehensive Child Neuropsychology
Welcome to Desert Bloom Pediatric Neuropsychology. We offer expert neuropsychological evaluations for children.

Welcome to Desert Bloom Pediatric Neuropsychology. We offer expert neuropsychological evaluations for children.
As the founder of Desert Bloom Pediatric Neuropsychology, Dr. Bunker believes that every child has a unique story, and deserves to be understood with care, expertise, and respect.
Dr. Bunker is a pediatric neuropsychologist specializing in comprehensive evaluations for children and adolescents. Her training includes advanced assessment of cognitive, academic, emotional, and behavioral functioning. She has experience supporting children with a wide range of needs, including ADHD, learning differences, and complex medical or neurological conditions.
Dr. Bunker’s approach is both thorough and compassionate.
She takes the time to understand the whole child, not just test scores. Each evaluation is designed to provide:
She strives to create a supportive environment where children feel comfortable and families feel heard.need to navigate life's challenges.

Welcome to Desert Bloom Pediatric Neuropsychology. We provide comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for children and adolescents, helping families better understand their child’s strengths, challenges, and unique developmental profile. Our evaluations support concerns related to learning, attention, and medically complex conditions, offering clear, compassionate guidance for next steps.

At Desert Bloom Pediatric Neuropsychology, we understand that seeking an evaluation can feel overwhelming. Our goal is to make the process clear, supportive, and informative—so you feel confident every step of the way.
We begin with a parent intake appointment to better understand your child’s history, current concerns, and goals for the evaluation.
This conversation helps us:
Your child will participate in a series of structured, engaging activities that assess areas such as:
Testing is completed in a supportive, child-friendly environment and may take place over one or more sessions depending on your child’s needs.
To gain a comprehensive understanding, we gather information from multiple sources, including:
After testing is complete, we integrate all findings into a detailed report that includes:
Recommendations are tailored for home, school, and any needed supports or interventions.
We meet with you to review the results in a clear and supportive way. This is an opportunity to:
Our goal is for you to leave with clarity, direction, and confidence.
Our goal is not just to provide answers, but to help your child thrive, with a clear understanding of their strengths and the support they need to grow.
Please reach us at dr.naconabunker@desertbloomneuro.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
A neuropsychological evaluation is a comprehensive assessment of how a child’s brain is functioning. It looks at areas such as thinking, learning, attention, memory, language, and emotional functioning to better understand a child’s strengths and challenges.
We provide evaluations for children and adolescents. We work with a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, learning differences, and children with complex medical or neurological conditions.
Families often seek an evaluation for concerns related to:
The process typically includes:
Testing is usually completed over one or more sessions totaling several hours. The full process, from intake to feedback, typically takes a few weeks.
Yes. We specialize in working with children who have medically complex or neurological conditions, in addition to more common concerns like ADHD and learning differences.
We are a private-pay practice. Upon request, we can provide documentation (a superbill) that families may submit to their insurance for possible reimbursement.
Some portions of the evaluation process (such as intake and feedback sessions) may be completed via telehealth. Testing is typically conducted in person to ensure accuracy and validity.
School-based evaluations are designed to determine eligibility for services. A private neuropsychological evaluation is more comprehensive and provides a deeper understanding of your child’s cognitive and emotional functioning, along with detailed, individualized recommendations.
You can get started by contacting us to schedule an initial consultation. We’ll discuss your concerns and guide you through the next steps.
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