Health and Psychology

Neuropsychological assessment involves an evaluation of the cortex of the brain through psychological and neuropsychologial tests and measures to gain an understanding of how a person is functioning in a variety of areas.  These areas include evaluation of:

• Executive functioning, including planning and organization
  
• Language and speech functioning
• Visual functioning
• Sensory awareness
  
• Motor functioning
• Concept formation
• Academic Skills
• Attention and concentration
• Personality and Mood
• Memory functioning
• Speed of processing
• Behavior and habits

Evaluation is especially important to determine:

• a correct diagnosis
  
• a treatment plan
• location of specific deficits
• needs for special accommodations at school or work or for exams
• a prognosis
  
• a rehabilitation plan

Individuals that may benefit from a neuropsychological evaluation include individuals with suspected:

• Attention Deficit Disorder
• Learning Disorders
• Exposure to toxic substances
• Brain injury
• Closed head trauma
• Brain tumors
• Strokes
• Degenerative disorders (Huntington's Disease, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, Parkinson's Disease, etc.)
• Psychiatric disorders
• Medical conditions with neurological symptoms (Migraines, kidney, endocrine and liver disease)
• Seizures
• Genetic disorders (Turner Syndrome, Williams Syndrome)

All evaluations are conducted by a licensed psychologist specializing in neuropsychology at our offices.