Goal

Provide diagnostic (cognitive and psychological) assessment for adults with neurological or medical conditions that may affect brain functioning. Results are comprised of a comprehensive profile explaining cognitive strength/weakness in order to provide clarity about a diagnosis as well as specific treatment recommendations for return to work, academics, treatment planning, and community reintegration.

Evaluations typically last approximately 4 hours and include clinical interviews and psychometric testing. Feedback is provided in a written report to the patient and the referring individual.

Reasons for referral

• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Stroke
• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Epilepsy
• Brain Tumors
• Systemic Illness
• Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
• Pre/post neurosurgery
• Learning disorders/developmental disorders
• Other suspected neurological and psychological disorders

Purpose of evaluations

Evaluations involve assessing a range of skills to help address the following issues:

• Educational Planning
• Vocational Planning
• General Treatment Planning
• Addressing Competency Issues
• Monitoring a Medical Condition
• Diagnostic Decision Making
• Determination of Disability

Focus of evaluations

• Neuropsychological testing provides information regarding an individual’s:
• General intellectual abilities
• Memory
• Attention
• Language
• Visual-Spatial skills
• Problem-Solving
• Academic skills
• Emotional functioning
• Behavioral functioning