What is a Neuropsychological Evaluation?
A neuropsychological evaluation is a detailed assessment of thinking abilities (i.e., attention, memory, processing speed, executive functioning, language, visuospatial abilities) and psychological functioning. We assess how cognitive strengths and challenges impact daily functioning, work performance, and quality of life. 

We offer two different kinds of neuropsychological assessment based on the referral question and client needs:

1) Targeted Neuropsychological Evaluations:

Most appropriate for Older Adult (age 65+) with concerns of age-related cognitive changes, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia by evaluating cognitive abilities (i.e., attention, processing speed, memory, language, executive functioning, visuospatial abilities), psychological well-being, and functional status (i.e., ability to independently perform activities of daily living like financial management, driving, meal preparation, etc.). It helps answer important questions about whether changes are due to normal aging or a medical condition like dementia.

If you or a loved one are concerned about changes in memory or thinking, a targeted neuropsychological evaluation might be right for you.
Common questions include:

• Are my memory or thinking skills getting worse?

• Is this normal aging, or could it be dementia or Alzheimer’s disease?

• What does a dementia diagnosis mean for my future?

• Does my loved one need more support? What options are available?

• If I have a family history of dementia, should I get my memory tested now?

Common conditions we evaluate include:

• Alzheimer’s disease

• Vascular dementia/stroke

• Lewy Body dementia

• Parkinson’s disease

• Frontotemporal dementia (e.g., primary progressive aphasias)

• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)/Concussions

Evaluation Process:

• 1 hour intake to review pertinent medical, psychiatric, psychosocial history

• 2-4 hours of cognitive testing (depending on referral question and ability)

• 3-5 hours of scoring, chart review, report writing

• 1 hour feedback session to review the results and recommendations of the evaluation with client and their family

A comprehensive written report will be provided to the client/family which includes the results and treatment recommendations.

Cost: The full cost for the targeted evaluation is $1,500 which includes the entire evaluation process from intake, test administration, scoring, report writing and feedback.

2) Comprehensive Neuropsychological Evaluations (ages 18-64):

This comprehensive evaluation is ideal for complex diagnostic questions, obtaining a baseline evaluation to monitor cognition, pre-surgical evaluations, or when multiple cognitive concerns are present. We assess an array of cognitive abilities including attention, processing speed, executive functioning, language, visuospatial abilities, memory, as well as psychological and personality functioning. Academic testing for educational purposes is also available at an additional cost (of $300).

Common conditions we evaluate include:

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Cognitive differences associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Learning Difficulties (e.g., specific learning disorder in writing, math, spelling, reading, etc.)

• Executive functioning challenges

• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)/Concussion

• Alzheimer’s disease

• Vascular dementia/stroke

• Lewy Body dementia

• Parkinson’s disease

• Frontotemporal dementia (e.g., primary progressive aphasias)

Evaluation Process:

• 1 hour intake

• 4-6 hours of cognitive testing

• 1-2 hours of scoring testing materials and test interpretation 

• 4-6 hours of scoring, chart review, report writing

• 1 hour feedback session to review the results and recommendations with client and their family.

The client and family are provided with a comprehensive report that outlines the results and recommendations and additional resources.

Cost: The full cost for the comprehensive evaluation is $3,000 which includes the entire evaluation process from intake, test administration, scoring, report writing, and feedback.

Benefits of a Neuropsychological Evaluation

1. Clear Answers and Guidance

• Understand if changes are part of normal aging or signs of dementia, or related to other neurocognitive conditions such as ADHD, Autism, or learning difficulties.

• Receive a personalized treatment plan, including medical care follow-up, lifestyle tips, educational strategies (as appropriate), and future planning.

• Get resources and recommendations for managing diagnoses.

2. Financial Benefits

• Early Diagnosis Saves Money: Catching problems early helps families plan ahead, avoid emergencies, and access treatments that may slow decline.

• Access to Financial Support: A formal diagnosis can help you qualify for insurance benefits, disability or life insurance payouts, and reduce long-term costs. 

• Better Legal and Financial Planning: Early diagnosis allows your loved one to participate in important decisions about wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, reducing future legal complications.

• Accurate diagnosis of neurodevelopmental conditions can also provide resources for school and home.

3. Caregiver Benefits

• Peace of Mind: Get clear answers and relief from uncertainty.

• Confidence in Care: Know how to best support your loved one, with less guesswork.

• Reduced Psychological Stress: Understanding that changes are not intentional can bring families closer together.

• More Balance: With a plan in place, you can better care for your whole family—and yourself.

4. Health and Safety Benefits

• Improved Safety: Identify risks like falls or medication errors and take steps to prevent them.

• Better Medical Care: Doctors can tailor treatments when they know your loved one’s cognitive strengths and challenges.

• Access to Early Treatments: Some therapies and educational interventions/accommodations work best when started early.

• Fewer Hospital Visits: Understanding cognitive issues can help prevent avoidable health problems and emergency room visits.

• Fewer Crises: Understanding cognitive or learning challenges can help prevent avoidable health problems, school difficulties, or emergency situations.