Neuropsychological Assessment

Neuropsychological Assessment was developed to help clinicians understand how patients learn and process information. In practice, testing is most needed in certain populations such as school age children who are suspected of having learning or processing differences, or other conditions that interfere with attention, In older adults, it is used to detect problems with memory, or to track cognition after a neurosurgical procedure. In high functioning individuals who suspect problems with attention or concentration, a clinical exam can make a diagnosis of attention deficit disorder. This exam includes a history of present symptoms and concerns, as well as a thorough discussion of childhood, academic experience, and your medical history, as well as the psychiatric and medical history of your family members. Most often, we can make a diagnosis of ADHD/ADD with this information and determine if it meets criteria for treatment.