Types of Assessments/Evaluations
The Neuropsychology Clinic offers comprehensive assessments and evaluations in the following areas:
- Cognitive/Memory Evaluations
- Brain Injury Evaluations
- AD/HD Evaluations
- Forensic Evaluations
- Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Functioning
- Chemical Dependency Evaluations
- Internet/Pornography Issues
- FAA Evaluations
- Bariatric Pre-Surgical Evaluations
- Return to Work Evaluations
- Nursing Evaluations - TPAPN, BON
- Immigration Evaluations
- Workers Compensation Evaluations
- Competency Evaluations
- Fitness for Duty Evaluations
*AGES 16 and Over
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What is a Psychological Evaluation?
Psychological evaluations are designed to assess an individual’s mental health or emotional state, including behaviors and personality functioning. These assessments are designed to help identify and clarify psychiatric conditions, to help patients identify strengths and weaknesses, and to assist with treatment guidance and recommendations.
The Neuropsychology Clinic offers comprehensive psychological evaluations to determine the nature and extent of a person’s psychiatric and emotional functioning. The evaluation generally involves multiple components, which include an in-depth intake interview, behavioral observations, answering questions verbally, receiving a physical test, and completing self-assessment questionnaires, checklists and surveys.
Psychological evaluations can assist in identifying, clarifying and treating multiple mental health conditions including:
Depressive Disorders
Bipolar Disorders
Anxieties, Fears and Phobias
Personality Disorders
Positive and Negative Coping Styles
Attentional Disruptions
Personality Styles
Disruptive Behaviors
Cognitive Disruptions
Addictions and Dependencies
Autistic Traits
... and Much More
What is a Neuropsychological Assessment
Neuropsychological assessments can help confirm, rule-out or clarify a diagnosis, document changes in cognitive functioning, guide treatment, inform clinical recommendations, and assist in referrals to other specialists.
The evaluation includes an in-depth clinical history, behavioral observations during the testing, review of relevant medical/school records and assessment in the following areas:
· General Intellect
· Attention & Concentration
· Language Functioning
· Problem Solving & Conceptualization
· Attention & Concentration
· Memory & Learning
· Motor Functioning
· Sensory-Perceptual Functioning
· Planning & Organizing
· Visual-Spatial Functioning
· Academic Functioning/Learning Patterns
· Motivation
What is an Immigration Evaluation?
Psychological Evaluations are typically required for Hardship Wai
Your initial consultation with Dr. Dees typically lasts about 90 minutes. An additional appointment is often needed to clarify details prior to writing a letter of support for Immigration Court. A complete life history will be taken, including past and current mental health details, medical history, family/social history and other details relevant to your immigration case.
Extreme Hardship Waivers
These evaluations are typically for partners of US citizens or permanent residents. They are used to assess and identify unique factors that may be contributing to the client's psychological distress such as family separation, illness, disability, professional, financial or academic hardships, or adverse home-country conditions that may affect the petitioner or their family members.
Political Asylum Cases
Assess and detail psychological issues that serve to support immigraion proceedings. These evaluations can document the trauma (exposure to violence, harassment, and other human rights violations) asylum seekers have faced and provide evidence of their threatened identity. These psychological evaluations may support an approved asylum decision.
VAWA Assessment Cases
Assess and document the psychological impact (physical, emotional, social) of abuse or violence (sexual abuse, domestic violence, exploitation, kidnapping, human trafficking, rape, and forced prostitution) on the immigrant, as well as consideration of the potential long-term effects on their mental health and well-being.
U-Visa Assessments
These assessments document the physical or emotional abuse sustained as a result of being the victim of a serious crime. These evaluations are crucial in evaluating the immigrant's mental state and the mental health consequences resulting from exposure to a crime, and understanding the individual's unique vulnerabilities and experiences as a reaction to these traumas.
Disability Exception for Citizenship - N-648
Assessment that identify and document developmental disabilities or mental impairments affecting cognitive functioning - including dementia, learning disorders, attention deficits, PTSD, and other neurocognitive dysfunctions.
Why Do I Need an Assessment?
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Testing is usually recommended when there are symptoms or complaints involving memory or thinking, unusual/altered behaviors, changes in emotional or academic functioning, or personality issues.
Changes in these areas can be due to any number of medical, neurological, psychological or genetic causes. Testing will be helpful in understanding your specific situation.
An evaluation usually consists of an interview and testing. During the interview, Dr. Dees and his team will ask about your symptoms, medical history, medications and other important factors
Testing involves taking paper and pencil and computerized tests and answering questions.
The time required for an assessment depends on the problem being assessed. In general, several hours are needed to complete the assessment. Some tests will be easy, whereas others will be more difficult. The important thing is to do your best.
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Our Services
Evaluations are often requested specifically to help your doctors, mental health therapists, teachers and other professionals understand how the different areas and systems of your brain are working