Neuropsychological Evaluation

The field of neuropsychology and its main tool, neuropsychological assessment, aims to explain various brain-behavior relationships. I provide neuropsychological assessments for both clinical and forensic purposes.

Clinical assessments, also called Treatment-Oriented Evaluations (TOEs), generally include a biopsychosocial history and battery of neuropsychological testing, followed by my analysis and interpretation provided in a comprehensive evaluation report. That report also includes recommendations for follow-up treatments, additional diagnostic testing, referral to community resources, lifestyle change recommendations, and strategies for enhanced functioning given one’s strengths and weaknesses. Typically, examinees are referred for clinical assessments by their physician, neurologist, or psychiatrist.

Forensic neuropsychological assessments, also called Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), also include a complete history and full neuropsychological testing. Because these are provided to assist a legal decision-maker like a judge or jury, IMEs also include a comprehensive review of medical and related records. Examinees are referred for forensic assessments by their attorney’s or other legal representative.

Clinical Conditions Commonly Evaluated

• Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Learning Disability (e.g., Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Non-Verbal Learning Disability)

• Baseline Testing prior to contact sports or other high-risk activity

• Concussion or Traumatic Brain Injury

• Stroke or other Cerebrovascular Accident

• Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction) or other event with possible Hypoxia or Anoxia (oxygen deprivation to brain)

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Neurocognitive Screening and Tracking of age-related changes

• Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementias

• Parkinson’s Disease

• Toxic Exposure or Neurotoxicity (e.g., Mold, Lithium)

• Electric Shock Injury

Civil Forensic Neuropsychological Issues Examined

• Cognitive decline or impairment following injury (e.g., concussion, traumatic brain injury, electric shock)

• Cognitive decline or impairment following surgical or other error in medical care

Criminal Forensic Neuropsychological Issues Examined

• Juvenile decertification or transfer given issue or condition relevant to neuropsychological function

• Competence to proceed given given issue or condition relevant to neuropsychological function

• Mental state at the time of the offense given issue or condition relevant to neuropsychological function

• Mitigation of sentence given issue or condition relevant to neuropsychological function

• Capital sentencing given issue or condition relevant to neuropsychological function