EVALUATION & TESTING
A neuropsychological evaluation helps determine how intelligence, memory, language, motor skills, executive, social and emotional function affect learning and behavior. A comprehensive evaluation begins with a diagnostic interview followed by individually selected tests that address concerns about diagnosis and treatment. Testing takes between four to eight hours depending on diagnostic complexity and is generally completed over two appointments. A separate session is scheduled to explain test results and treatment recommendations. A report detailing test findings, and treatment recommendations is prepared upon completion.
Dr. Leonard performs all of the clinical services including interviews, testing and report writing. Neurocognitive Associates does not use test technicians or students for clinical services.
Neuropsychological tests evaluate:
- Memory
- Language
- Behavior
- Executive Function
- Gross and Fine Motor Skills
- Social Skills and Behavior
- Academic Function and Learning
Referrals are accepted by physicians, schools, public and private agencies and attorneys. Neurocognitive Associates specializes in evaluating individuals with developmental and psychiatric disorders including:
- Developmental Disabilities
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Learning Disabilities
- Executive Function Disorders
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Intellectual Disability
Achievement testing is generally performed as part of a comprehensive neuropsychological test battery for children and adolescents to determine the presence of learning disabilities. Learning disability evaluations determine eligibility and services for special education for Individualized Educational Plans (IEP's) and 504 Accommodation Plans for school and employment. Specialized assessment is available for evaluating the need for accommodations for standardized tests for college and graduate school admission and specialty examinations for licensure.
