Frequently Asked Questions

A clinical neuropsychologist is a doctoral-level licensed psychologist who has obtained two years of additional postdoctoral training and specialized supervision in the practice of clinical neuropsychology. 

An ABCN/ABPP board certification is a formal credentialed verification of competency in clinical neuropsychology, which includes a credential review, written exam, work sample review, and oral exam. 

By seeking a Board-Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist for your neuropsychological evaluation, you can ensure that you have sought a professional with the highest degree attainable with evidence of advanced training, supervision, peer review and wealth of knowledge in Clinical Neuropsychology. 

A list of board-certified clinical neuropsychologists can be accessed via the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology website.

The evaluation involves clinical interviews with you and a family member or close friend, when possible, to understand your history and how cognitive and emotional changes have affected your life and daily functioning. The interview can take up to an hour. You will then complete neuropsychological testing with the neuropsychologist. You will be tested alone in a quiet room. Family members or friends will be asked to wait in the waiting room and may be asked to complete additional questionnaires.

Neuropsychological testing involves:
• A non-invasive process using a variety of written and verbal tasks that are completed while seated at a table. These tests can be paper-and-pencil and/or computerized.
• The testing is performed by a neuropsychologist and a trained psychometrist.
• The total time of the evaluation depends on the reason why you were referred for testing. The testing is usually
completed in one visit and the time for the evaluation usually ranges from 3-5 hours.
 

You will be emailed or mailed forms prior to your appointment. Please bring these completed forms with you on the day of your appointment. Incomplete forms may lengthen the time of the interview. Other relevant medical records may also be requested, such as prior doctors' notes. If you have had prior neuropsychological, psychological, or educational testing, please arrange to have those records sent to us for review prior to your appointment.

We also ask that you bring a family member or friend to the appointment to provide additional information about your daily functioning. This individual should plan on being available at the start of the appointment to meet with the neuropsychologist, but does not need to be here for the duration of the appointment, unless you require their assistance.

How to Prepare:
• Questionnaires must be completed beforehand and brought to your appointment. Incomplete questionnaires will delay the appointment.
• Please eat before the appointment, as the evaluation lasts several hours. We may break for lunch and there are several dining options available in the area. You are also welcome to bring snacks.
• Please take your regularly prescribed medications, as scheduled. Avoid optional medications that cause drowsiness, such as pain killers, and anti-anxiety and allergy medications.
• Bring a current list of your medications and their dosages.
• Bring your reading glasses or hearing aids.
• Bring a valid photo ID and health insurance card.
• Bring an extra layer of clothing as it may get cold due to the office AC.
• Arrive on time. Please allow extra time for traffic, parking, and the check-in process. Your evaluation will start promptly at the scheduled time.

Yes. Most insurance companies cover neuropsychological evaluations and consultations. We accept most insurance plans.