Adult Evaluations
The professionals at Long Island Neuropsychological Consultants have extensive experience in providing neuropsychological assessments for adults presenting with a variety of difficulties involving the brain and behavior. We provide follow-up consultations with the patient and their families both for the purpose of providing diagnostic information and to develop plans to help with the challenges of such diagnoses. During this assessment process, consultations with relevant medical professionals toward the development and implementation of treatment plans are maintained. We also help the patient and their families to connect with appropriate resources to assist them with their needs.
What Do We Do
Clinical Neuropsychologists conduct evaluations that focus
on the relationship between brain and behavior. The
evaluations assess brain functioning and behavior with
detailed objective testing of various functions. This helps
with diagnosis and in developing detailed plans for
treatment and management.
What Is Tested
Evaluations differ from patient to patient, depending on the reason for the evaluation, the age, the medical history, and presenting problems of the individual. Evaluations can cover the following areas
- Intelligence/present levels
- Intelligence/estimated pre-morbid levels
- Memory
- Processing Skills (auditory; visuoperceptual)
- Attention/Concentration
- Executive Functions (such as attention, impulse
control, planning, organization, time management,
self-monitoring, cognitive flexibility)
- Functional Academic Skills
- Personality/Emotional Status
Who Would Benefit From A Neuropsychological Evaluation
Adult
- Adults with learning or test-taking problems
who may need accommodations for certification
examination or employment
- Adults exhibiting difficulty with attention,
concentration, time management and organization
- Adults who have experienced some change in
cognition, such as difficulty with memory and
forgetfulness
- Adults who appear to be declining
functionally
- Adults who have chronic medical problems
that can impact on thinking and behavior
- Adults who have sustained head injury or
brain trauma, or protracted symptoms following a
concussion
- Adults with neurological problems, such as
stroke, brain tumor, infections and degenerative
or demyelinating diseases
- Adults who may experience cognitive
difficulty with exposure to environmental toxins
- Adults experiencing difficulty because of
pain or fatigue
- Adults who require disability determinations
- Adults who experience sudden changes in
emotional status
