Neuropsychological Evaluations are Commonly Requested for the Purposes of:
Diagnostic Clarification
Quantification of Cognitive Impairment Due to Neurological or Psychiatric Disease
Determination of Disability
Detection of Possible Malingering of a Neurologic or Behavioral Disorder
Injury-Related Litigation / Capacity and Placement Issues
Conditions that Affect Cognition Include:
Traumatic Brain Injury
Cerebrovascular Event
Multiple Sclerosis
Learning Disorders
Memory Disorders
Attention Deficit Disorder
Executive Deficits
Age-Related Memory Decline
Depression/Anxiety
Other Neurologic or Behavioral Condition
Age Ranges and Length of Testing:
Dr. Spica performs evaluations on individuals across the full life span, with emphasis on adolescents and adults. Kimberly Kempner, Ph.D. performs evaluations on children as young as five years old.
Written Reports and Recommendations:
After the evaluation is completed, the doctor will meet the client (and often with family) to review the findings of the evaluation. At that time recommendations are made for treatment or other interventions, ranging from teaching clients how to best capitalize on the strengths in their learning style, to referral to an appropriate professional in the client's community for continued treatment of their condition.
