Neuropsychological Assessment

Neuropsychological Assessment Neuropsycholgical Testing

The neuropsychological assessment is the most helpful tool in determining how neurological and/or psychiatric factors may contribute to a child's condition. Such conditions may include the following:

Traumatic brain injury or head injury
Brain tumors
Genetic disorders
Stroke
Chronic medical conditions
Epilepsy
Degenerative disease
Developmental disorders
Neurological injury
Central nervous system infections
Hydrocephalus
Cerebral palsy and neuromuscular disorders
Headaches and tics

Reasons for Neuropsychological Assessment & Treatment:

* Determining the presence, nature, and severity of cognitive dysfunction

* Providing diagnostic information needed prior to neurosurgical procedures

* Providing baseline information for longitudinal follow-up

* Determining cognitive capacity for work, school, and independent living

* Identifying psychological factors such as depression that contribute to cognitive dysfunction

*Providing treatment recommendations for cognitive disorders and psychological adjustment

*Facilitating and helping direct rehabilitation

Costs to the Patient
Most major insurance companies will pay at least part of the cost for a neuropsychological evaluation. Call us with your insurance information and we will check on the extent of your coverage for our services.

Pediatric Psychology
Pediatric Psychology is concerned with the complex interplay between children’s physical, cognitive, social and emotional functioning. A pediatric psychologist has a broad understanding of the various pediatric disorders and how these may impact a child’s behavior and emotions. Positive health behaviors are encouraged, with sensitivity to the unique needs of a given child and his or her family.

Educational Consultation
An educational consultation considers a child’s learning capacity, and typically includes an assessment of a child’s reading, arithmetic, spelling, writing and listening comprehension skills. These skills are then considered in light of the child’s intellectual abilities to help determine learning strengths and weaknesses. Often the school requires a report that outlines the findings and subsequent recommendations for inclusion in the classroom to help maximize learning potential