Neuropsychological Evaluation
Four Essential Phases:
1: Clinical Interview:
Dr. Fulbright or Dr. Rosvall will take a detailed history of the problem that brought you to us, its course over time, and how it's affecting you now. We also obtain a detailed history of your developmental, family, school, work, and medical history.
What should I bring?
-Completed New Patient Packet
-Medical Records relating to your diagnosis
-Picture ID and Insurance Cards
-Hearing Aids/Eyeglasses
-Snacks and/or lunch for your breaks
-Wear comfortable clothing, bring a sweater
2: Test Administration:
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The standardized tests will be given by a skilled and friendly clinician face-to-face.
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Some tests will be verbal, others pencil and paper, and some will be on the computer.
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Testing will take approximately 4-6 hours with intermittent breaks as needed.
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The testing is interactive to allow an objective measure and compare your abilities with others in your age range.
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The testing does NOT require prior studying
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The testing does not include wires, needles,or any invasive measures
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You CANNOT fail, but we ask you perform your best on all tests to provide accurate results.
3: Scoring and Report Writing:
These tests measure verbal knowledge, attention, processing speed, short-term memory, problem solving skills, language and academic skills, visual-spatial skills, and sensory and motor functioning. Our goal is to educate you, your family, and your referring physician about the integrity of your cognitive functions, provide clarification of a diagnosis, and present treatment recommendations.
4: Feedback Session:
The results of the evaluation will be addressed at a separate appointment with the psychologist. At this visit you will discuss the findings and be provided with helpful recommendations and informational resources to determine the best strategy for moving forward.