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Our brains are extremely complex, and every single one is unique. A neuropsychological evaluation can help determine that which makes your mind unique, including cognition and mental health conditions like ADHD, depression, and autism. Williamsburg Therapy Group is proud to offer neuropsychological testing in Brooklyn, Austin, Miami, and Chicago.
A neuropsychological evaluation involves observing the patient, conducting an interview, and administering various tests. These tests include completing questionnaires and performing tasks that measure cognitive abilities.
The results help identify the individual's strengths and weaknesses, providing insights into how their brain functions and processes information. It can also allow for diagnoses such as autism and ADHD.
The areas assessed during testing are tailored to each patient and based on the reason for referral, including any symptoms or concerns. This allows the neuropsychologist to focus on the most relevant aspects of the patient's cognitive functioning.
A neuropsychological test is designed to help understand the challenges or difficulties a person may be facing. Since each individual's concerns are unique, the assessments are customized to fit their specific needs. Common types of neuropsychological assessments include:
These screenings typically last under an hour and explore general mental health, orientation, simple memory function, and attention span.
These assessments last between three to four hours and involve measuring numerous significant cognitive skills and data points.
Measures of general intelligence, cognitive abilities, educational prowess, and personality could be included in another type of evaluation. This type of evaluation can last anywhere from 6 to 10 hours.
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