Psychological Testing

What Is Neuropsychological Testing?

Neuropsychological testing is a comprehensive assessment of how your brain functions and how it influences your thinking, behavior, and emotions. Testing involves a series of standardized tasks designed to evaluate various cognitive skills, including memory, attention, problem-solving, language abilities, and executive functions. These assessments can provide critical insights into how your brain works and help identify any cognitive or emotional difficulties you may be experiencing.

Why Is Neuropsychological Testing Important?

Neuropsychological testing is an essential tool in diagnosing and understanding a wide range of psychological and neurological conditions. The results of these tests can provide invaluable information that helps guide treatment recommendations, including medication management, therapy, academic or employment accommodations and other forms of support. By pinpointing areas of cognitive strength and weakness, neuropsychological testing allows for personalized care that addresses specific challenges, ultimately improving daily functioning and quality of life.

How Does Neuropsychological Testing Work?

The neuropsychological testing process begins with an initial interview to understand your history, concerns, and current challenges. From there, you will participate in a variety of standardized assessments. These tests are designed to measure specific cognitive functions, such as:

• Memory
• Processing Speed
• Attention and concentration
• Motor coordination and visual-spatial skills
• Executive functioning (planning, organizing, problem-solving)
• Learning Disabilities
• Language and communication
• Social-emotional and psychological functioning

Once testing is complete, the results are carefully analyzed to create a detailed profile of your cognitive strengths and weaknesses. Your care team will discuss these findings with you, explaining how they relate to your daily life and mental health. Based on the results, individualized treatment recommendations are developed to address any identified weaknesses.

Testing for School-Aged Children

Neuropsychological testing is especially valuable for school-aged children who may be struggling academically, socially, or behaviorally. Testing can help identify underlying conditions such as ADHD, learning disorders, or autism spectrum disorders that may be impacting their performance in school or their relationships with peers.

• Academic skills (reading, writing, math)
• Attention and concentration
• Social and emotional development
• Memory and problem-solving
• Language and communication abilities
• Executive functioning weakness

Testing results and recommendations can assist your child’s school in creating a individualized education plan (IEPs) or a Section 504 Plan, ensuring they receive the appropriate accommodations and support. Early identification of these challenges can lead to more effective interventions, allowing your child to build the skills they need for ongoing success.

Conditions We Evaluate & Treat

We Offer Evaluation and Treatment for the Following Conditions:

→  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

→  Anxiety Disorders

→  Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar Disorder)

→  Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

→  PTSD and Trauma-Related Disorders

→  Learning Disabilities (reading, written expression, and math)

→  Autism Spectrum Disorder

→  Dementia

Our team of experienced professionals are dedicated to providing personalized support for every individual.

Comprehensive Psychological Testing from providers who care

At Modern Psychiatry, we believe in offering comprehensive care that addresses every aspect of an individual's mental and cognitive health. Neuropsychological testing is just one component of our approach to understanding and treating psychological conditions. We work closely with other specialists within our team, including psychiatrists, therapists, and coaches, to ensure that you receive coordinated, personalized care at every step of the way. This integrated model ensures that your treatment plan is comprehensive and aligned with your specific needs and goals.