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Clinical neuropsychological evaluations involve comprehensive assessment of brain-behavior relationships through the administration of tests that measure cognitive abilities like memory, attention, executive function, language, and visuospatial skills, as well as psychological and behavioral functioning. These types of evaluations can help clients better understand the impact of neurological conditions, injuries, or developmental disorders on cognitive abilities and often aid in diagnosing underlying neurocognitive disorders.

Clinical Evaluations

What to Expect during the Neuropsychological Evaluation Process

Neuropsychological Evaluation typically begins with a clinical interview. During the clinical interview, you'll be asked questions about why you are pursuing neuropsychological evaluation and the symptoms that you are experiencing. Information about your background is also gathered to help us better understand your individual situation.

Once the clinical interview is complete, testing begins. This includes the administration of paper-and-pencil or computer-based tests as well as responding to questions out loud. It typically takes several hours to complete a battery of tests, but those hours can be split up over several days when necessary.

After all the necessary tests have been administered, Dr. Kacmarski will review and analyze the test results. Test results are then combined with information from the clinical interview and other records information that you shared into a comprehensive report. The report outlines your concerns, your performance on various tests, what the test results indicate about your current functioning, relevant diagnoses, and recommendations for next steps or ways to help with any identified difficulties.

Finally, during a follow up appointment that typically takes place several weeks after testing has been completed, Dr. Kacmarski will review the results of your evaluation, discuss any new diagnoses with you, provide you with recommendations to help guide your care moving forward, and answer any questions that you may have about the evaluation results and what they mean for you.