PEDIATRIC NEUROPSYCHOLOGY CLINIC

A neuropsychological evaluation assesses an individual’s pattern of functioning across cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and adaptive domains. The goals are to provide diagnostic clarification, inform treatment and/or education planning, and give specific recommendations to enhance performance.

We treat children and young adults (ages 5 - 25) with congenital and genetic disorders, acquired injuries, and medical disease processes related to brain and central nervous system functioning.

  • A neuropsychological evaluation involves gathering relevant history and data/information through a clinical interview, questionnaires, and assessment measures to create a "snap shot" or understanding of one's current level of functioning across cognitive, psychological, behavioral, and adaptive domains.

    Findings can help with diagnostic clarification, inform treatment, and communicate how a child's strengths and weaknesses may be contributing to their current level of functioning or behaviors.

    Neuropsychological evaluations include Comprehensive Neuropsychological Evaluations, Targeted Neuropsychological Evaluations, Pre- and Post- Surgical Evaluations, and Follow-Up Evaluations

  • A psychoeducational evaluation utilizes a clinical interview, cognitive assessment, educational screener, and questionnaires completed by parents and teachers to better understand a child's cognitive functioning and learning profile.

    Psychoeducational evaluations are helpful for children with unique learning styles (e.g., suspected or confirmed learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral challenges, giftedness).

    Findings help with diagnostic clarification, informing treatment, and educational advocacy.

    Participation in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings upon request.

    • Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)/ Concussion

    • Epilepsy and Seizures

    • Vascular Injuries / Stroke

    • Genetic Disorders

    • Congenital Disorders

    • In-Utero Exposures and Injures

    • Prematurity and Failure to Thrive

    • Post-Surgical Follow-Up

    • Late Effects of Medical Treatment(s)

    • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD)

    • Learning Disabilities

    • Emotional Disturbance

    • Mood Disorders

    • Psychosis

    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

    • Substance Use and Related Disorders

    • Other Cognitive and Functional Problems

    • Intelligence

    • Executive Functioning
      - Attention
      - Working memory
      - Judgment
      - Problem solving
      - Mental flexibility
      - Processing speed

    • Learning & Memory
      - Verbal & Visual memory
      - Learning, Retrieval, & Recognition

    • Verbal & Language Abilities
      - Receptive Language
      - Expressive Language
      - Confrontation Naming
      - Verbal Reasoning

    • Non-Verbal & Visuospatial Abilities
      - Non-Verbal reasoning
      - Visual perception
      - Visuoconstruction
      - Visual motor integration

    • Motor Skills
      - Gross motor
      - Fine motor

    • Emotional Functioning

    • Adaptive Functioning

    • Scholastic Achievement