We offer testing for children ages 5 and up, which includes a clinical interview, a range of cognitive and attention tests, behavioral observations, and parent and teacher rating forms. The emphasis is on accurate diagnosis and and providing a clear treatment plan.
We provide a streamlined testing approach to ADHD evaluations to assess global cognitive functioning, processing speed, attention at varying levels of complexity, executive functioning, and emotional/behavioral functioning.
This evaluation often requires more extensive testing and record review than our typical streamlined approach to assessing ADHD in order to fulfill requirements for exams such as the SAT, MCAT, Bar exam, etc..
We use intelligence and academic achievement tests to assess for intellectual disability and specific learning disorders in reading, mathematics, and written expression. The purpose is to clarify diagnosis and provide strategies and a treatment plan to compensate for learning weaknesses.
We are proud to partner with school districts in the community to provide a variety of neuropsychological, cognitive and learning testing services to help the needs of students that have not been satisfied by the school-based testing services.
This evaluation includes the comprehensive assessment of all cognitive domains (e.g., attention/processing, executive functioning, language skills, visual perceptual skills, memory, mood, etc. A comprehensive evaluation is helpful for individuals with neurological disorders and/or high complexity cases that may require more extensive testing and record review.
Our neuropsychologists provide consultation to attorneys, IME’s, expert testimony, medical record reviews, and disability evaluations. Requests for services and fee schedule can be obtained from the office staff..
Dr. Damann is credentialed to provide baseline neuropsychological assessments to retired players as part of the NFL concussion settlement. The evaluations are typically day-long and conducted on weekends.
Psychological testing helps establish or clarify a mental health diagnosis through use of a comprehensive clinical interview and self-report personality/emotional tests. We also provide psychological testing for chronic pain, including evaluations required for elective procedure, such as spinal cord stimulators.
Consultation services often provide a clinical interview and may also include a record review that will allow our providers to clarify diagnosis, make specific treatment recommendations, and support the need for accommodations. This may be appropriate for individuals who were previously evaluated and need an update or for individuals seeking a second opinion.
We understand that the evaluation requires a substantial time and monetary investment and that there are often challenges/stress leading up to seeking help for cognitive and behavioral concerns. As a result, we work diligently to provide you with the highest quality and most accessible care.
Our evaluations standardly include an hour long clinical interview to discuss your concerns, symptoms, and relevant history, several hours of one to one testing (note that the length of testing depends on what type of evaluation you are pursuing), and a feedback session to discuss the test results and recommendations with the doctor. When applicable, the doctor will request records to review, teacher rating forms, and collateral report of information from parents and/or significant others. You will also receive a written report of your results within a few weeks of completing your follow-up appointment.
The purpose of the evaluation is to provide diagnostic clarity and generate specific treatment recommendations and strategies to help address these issues. In other words, we identify to problem(s), diagnose them, and lead you to the best treatment options available. Our neuropsychologists work collaboratively with treatment providers including psychiatric (medication prescribing) providers and psychological counselors/therapists. We accept referrals from inside the practice, self-referrals, and external referrals. We also consult with pediatricians, family physicians and primary care physicians in the community as needed.
