Neurological Disorders Assessed

• Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
• Stages and Severity of Dementia
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Lewy Body Dementia
• Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
• Huntington's Disease
• Other Neurocognitive Disorders

Cognitive & Functional Areas Assessed

Depending on the referral question and individual's needs, testing may examine:

• Memory and learning
• Attention and concentration
• Processing speed
• Executive functioning and problem-solving
• Language and communication
• Visuospatial and visual-perceptual abilities
• Reasoning and cognitive flexibility
• Orientation
• Behavioral and personality changes
• Emotional functioning
• Overall cognitive functioning
• Functional implications of cognitive changes

The pattern of performance across these areas can provide important information about an individual's cognitive strengths, areas of impairment, and changes in functioning over time.

Understanding Cognitive Changes Over Time

Neuropsychological testing can also establish a baseline of cognitive functioning and, when clinically appropriate, provide a point of comparison for future evaluations. Reassessment may help document changes in cognitive functioning and assist healthcare providers and families with treatment planning and future care needs.

Neuropsychological Assessment & Medical Diagnosis

Neurological disorders are diagnosed through the integration of multiple sources of information. Depending on the circumstances, this may include a medical and neurological examination, medical history, laboratory testing, brain imaging, and neuropsychological assessment.

Neuropsychological testing does not independently establish a neurological diagnosis. Rather, it provides detailed information about cognitive and psychological functioning that can be considered alongside medical and neurological findings.

With the client's authorization, comprehensive reports can be provided to the individual's treating neurologist or other medical providers to assist with diagnostic clarification, treatment planning, and monitoring.

Comprehensive Reporting & Recommendations

Following the evaluation, individuals and families receive a comprehensive report describing the evaluation findings, cognitive profile, areas of strength and difficulty, clinical impressions, and individualized recommendations.

Recommendations may address:

• Memory and cognitive compensation strategies
• Maintaining independence and daily functioning
• Safety considerations
• Family and caregiver support
• Treatment and rehabilitation
• Medical and neurological follow-up
• Monitoring of cognitive changes
• Future care planning
• Additional referrals or supportive services when appropriate

Our goal is to provide individuals and families with clear information, compassionate guidance, and practical recommendations during what can be an uncertain and challenging time.