Brain injury
What changed after the injury, and by how much.
A concussion or traumatic brain injury can affect thinking and daily functioning in ways that do not appear on routine medical scans. Testing measures those changes directly.
Why an evaluation
The question this answers
After a concussion or traumatic brain injury, people often notice problems with memory, concentration, mental speed, word finding, decision-making, or emotional regulation. These changes are real, and they are frequently invisible on routine imaging.
A neuropsychological evaluation provides a detailed, objective assessment of those cognitive and behavioral changes — what has been affected, to what degree, and what remains intact.
The results help distinguish between the expected course of recovery, persistent post-concussion difficulties, and problems related to other factors such as pain, disrupted sleep, stress, or an emotional reaction to the injury itself.
What testing examines
The domains examined
Standardized tests are used so that performance can be compared against normative data rather than against how a person feels they used to be. The pattern across domains is what gives a clear account of how the injury is affecting day-to-day ability.
- Attention and concentration
- Memory and new learning
- Processing speed
- Executive functioning: planning, organization, and mental flexibility
- Language and word finding
- Emotional functioning
Who it is for
Who is referred
Referrals come from neurologists, primary care and emergency physicians, rehabilitation specialists, and attorneys, as well as from patients and families directly. Evaluations are also conducted in Workers' Compensation and No-Fault matters, where a documented, objective account of cognitive functioning is required.
Testing is done at a desk in a quiet room, with breaks. Nothing about it is physically demanding, painful, or invasive.
What you receive
A written account you can act on
The report describes what was found, what it means, and specific recommendations — which may include rehabilitation, return-to-work or return-to-school planning, accommodations, and coordination with the physicians and therapists already involved in your care.
For many people the report also works as a reference point for recovery: an objective description of what has changed, what remains strong, and what to review at follow-up.
Neuropsychological Associates provides assessment and consultation only. The practice does not provide counseling, psychotherapy, cognitive rehabilitation, neurologic consultation, or psychiatric assessment. Recommendations in the report are carried out by your own physicians and treating providers.
Arranging an evaluation
A letter of medical necessity or a physician's office note is required. Our office verifies your insurance benefits before anything is scheduled. Prefer to talk it through first? Call (631) 366-3369.