Integrative Health offers in person neuropsychological evaluations across the age spectrum, from the pediatric (ages 6+) to geriatric population. We provide neuropsychological assessment services to patients with concerns related to a neurodevelopmental disorders, trauma, or neurological disease.

A neuropsychological evaluation is similar to putting pieces of a puzzle together to understand presenting concerns to possibly include cognitive (thinking), social, and/or emotional complaints, and to ultimately understand how your brain works. The evaluation includes a clinical interview, a review of medical records, the testing itself, and putting the puzzle pieces together to understand how they fit together. The doctor will speak with you about presenting concerns and goals for the evaluation. If a family member attends the appointment, they may be asked to share their concerns as well, with permission. The doctor will look through pertinent medical records which may include previous psychological evaluations, MRI scans of the brain, academic records, etc. Then several tasks and activities that measure cognitive skills including general intellect, learning and memory, attention, language, academics, visuospatial, executive functioning, and fine motor skills will be administered, along with self-report measures that explore emotional functioning and personality.

Usually the tests are administered by a neuropsychometrist. These tests are used to help the doctor understand if cognitive changes are related to a neurological illness or injury, a psychological condition such as depression, or if your presenting concerns are a normal part of the aging process and/or development. Doctors can then use the information of the evaluation to help aid in diagnosis and suggest appropriate treatment recommendations.

The evaluation will take anywhere from 2-6+ hours depending on the referral question. The tests use paper and pencil. Breaks are available at the patient’s request.