Our individually tailored neuropsychological services identify and support your child's learning, developmental, and social-emotional strengths and challenges, helping them to thrive in the classroom and beyond.
Empowering your child by identifying areas of challenge and unlocking their strengths
This is what we do.
Neuropsychological Evaluation, Consultation, and Advocacy Program
What is a neuropsychological evaluation?
A neuropsychological evaluation is a comprehensive series of tests and questions designed to understand how your brain is working in several areas of functioning. It also incorporates feedback from parents and teachers to better understand how these functions manifest in daily life.
In other words, it’s like a personalized roadmap for your brain, giving you insight into your or your child's unique strengths and challenges.
This process can help identify areas where extra support might be needed, whether related to academics, behaviors, emotions, social interactions, self-care, or other aspects of daily life. The results can then be used to create personalized strategies, interventions, and recommendations to help your child thrive in school, work, and life.
This information also aids in answering common diagnostic questions related to ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Pervasive Developmental Disability (PDD), sensory integration or processing issues, language-based and nonverbal learning disabilities (e.g. Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia), anxiety and mood disorders, and other social-emotional concerns.
Specific areas evaluated include:
A neuropsychological evaluation is a comprehensive series of tests and questions designed to understand how your brain is working in several areas of functioning. It also incorporates feedback from parents and teachers to better understand how these functions manifest in daily life.
In other words, it’s like a personalized roadmap for your brain, giving you insight into your or your child's unique strengths and challenges.
This process can help identify areas where extra support might be needed, whether related to academics, behaviors, emotions, social interactions, self-care, or other aspects of daily life. The results can then be used to create personalized strategies, interventions, and recommendations to help your child thrive in school, work, and life.
This information also aids in answering common diagnostic questions related to ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Pervasive Developmental Disability (PDD), sensory integration or processing issues, language-based and nonverbal learning disabilities (e.g. Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia), anxiety and mood disorders, and other social-emotional concerns.
Who would benefit from a neuropsychological evaluation?
A neuropsychological evaluation can help identify specific learning differences or challenges a child may face, such as reading, writing, attention, or memory difficulties. It can also be helpful for clarifying a complicated diagnosis, especially when the diagnosis is not immediately clear or when many different issues are occurring simultaneously. Understanding these nuances is essential for tailoring educational strategies and therapeutic interventions to support growth and success.
The evaluation results guide the development of personalized interventions, support plans, and recommendations for specific learning strategies, accommodations, and/or modifications. This can include targeted strategies to enhance a child's strengths and address areas where they may need extra help, including at school, within the home, or in therapy.
The most common reasons to seek a neuropsychological evaluation include:
Children with Learning or Behavioral Challenges:
Those who struggle with learning, attention, memory, emotion regulation, or behavior-related issues may benefit from a neuropsychological evaluation to understand the underlying factors affecting their academic and social performance.
Children with Neurodevelopmental Concerns:
Parents, educators, or healthcare professionals who suspect neurodevelopmental disorders, such as ADHD, autism, or specific learning disabilities, may seek a neuropsychological evaluation to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the child's cognitive functioning.
Parents and Teachers Seeking Insights:
Even in the absence of clear challenges, parents and/or teachers may seek a neuropsychological evaluation to gain insights into a child's cognitive strengths and weaknesses. This information can inform instructional strategies and promote optimal learning experiences. It can also support parents in creating a structured home environment to best meet the child's needs and increase independence and capacity to participate in family life and within the larger community.
Child Neuropsychological Evaluation
Adult Neuropsychological Evaluation
Evaluation Consultation Services
Record Review & Advocacy
Supplemental Testing
- Intelligence
- Receptive and expressive language
- Executive functions
- Attention
- Memory
- Problem-solving
- Visual-spatial
- Perception, motivation
- Social-emotional functioning
- Developmental milestone acquisition
- Personality styles
- Visual-motor skills and fine-motor skills
- Academic skills (reading, writing, & math)
- Intelligence
- Receptive and expressive language
- Executive functions
- Attention
- Memory
- Problem-solving
- Visual-spatial
- Perception, motivation
- Social-emotional functioning
- Developmental milestone acquisition
- Personality styles
- Visual-motor skills and fine-motor skills
- Academic skills (reading, writing, & math)
Specific areas evaluated include:
But what do I really need?
We offer a variety of support options to best serve you and your child’s needs:
Child Neuropsychological Evaluation
Adult Neuropsychological Evaluation
Evaluation Consultation Services
Record Review & Advocacy
Supplemental Testing
Child Neuropsychological Evaluation
Adult Neuropsychological Evaluation
Evaluation Consultation Services
Record Review & Advocacy
Supplemental Testing
The most comprehensive approach, neuropsychological testing offers in-depth insights into your child's cognitive functioning, behavior, and emotional well-being.
This thorough evaluation allows us to identify your child’s strengths, pinpoint areas of difficulty, and diagnose underlying neurodevelopmental or neurological conditions, such as ADHD, learning disabilities, or autism spectrum disorders.
This service is ideal for children who may be struggling academically, exhibiting behavioral challenges, or showing delays in one or more areas of development.
Whether your child is experiencing difficulties in school, at home, or in social settings, neuropsychological testing provides an opportunity to help unlock their full potential and pave the way for targeted support and intervention.
If your child has previously been tested and is receiving services but is not progressing or showing improvement at home or in school, neuropsychological testing can also help capture or clarify previously unidentified needs.
Child Neuropsychological Evaluation
Neuropsychological testing, evaluations, and assessments aren’t just for kids.
Adults who suspect they may have autism, ADHD, or learning disabilities, those considering graduate schools, or simply just those seeking to understand their best support options might benefit from a neuropsychological evaluation and comprehensive assessment.
This process can provide valuable insights into your brain’s strengths and weaknesses, leading to a better understanding of your neurodevelopmental profile and clarity on the best support options tailored uniquely to you.
Armed with this knowledge, adults can make informed decisions about accommodations, therapies, and other resources that can enhance their academic, professional, and personal success.
Adult Neuropsychological Evaluation
A streamlined solution designed to provide preliminary insights and guidance for children who may not need a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation. In instances where a child is not in need of a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation but there are still specific questions that you would like to have answered, hourly consultation services can be utilized to hone in on a specific area of functioning.
This can be a helpful first step in understanding specific aspects of your child’s cognitive and behavioral functioning, paving the way for further support and intervention as your child continues to grow and develop.
With evaluation consultation services, you can expect a concise report documenting our findings and any preliminary diagnosis we discover. Alongside this documentation, we offer light recommendations tailored to your child's unique needs. These recommendations may include simple strategies, such as sitting in the front of the classroom or implementing specific classroom accommodations.
Evaluation Consultation Services
Record Review
Have you already completed an evaluation but don’t know what to do next? Often, families are given lengthy reports and long lists of recommendations but are unsure of how best to proceed. We can help you digest and fully understand previous evaluations and/or reports and create a comprehensive game plan for moving forward.
Advocacy
Even if you are just now starting the process of having your child tested, navigating the red tape and systems associated with putting proper supports in place for your child with specific learning, social-emotional, or behavioral needs can be overwhelming.
You don’t need to reinvent the wheel or go at this alone.
With our Record Review and Advocacy services, you can access the knowledge and expertise of a trained clinician familiar with this landscape and able to help you best advocate for your child.
This option is a good fit for parents looking for an advocate to attend 504 or IEP meetings with you, speak directly with the school or your child’s teacher, help you plan for parent-teacher conferences, or know what questions to ask to ensure your child receives appropriate support.
Record Review & Advocacy
Perhaps you or your child have already done testing but you still have questions that don't feel fully answered and you don't want to start all over again from scratch. We can review previous evaluations or reports and provide targeted supplemental assessments so you get exactly what you need and nothing superfluous or redundant.
Supplemental Testing
You don’t need to know which option is right for your child.
That’s exactly what we’re here for.
Beginning this process can feel daunting, which is why we created an individually tailored approach to take the guesswork off your plate. Our approach is designed to alleviate the uncertainty and apprehension you may feel.
When you contact Upshur Bren Psychology Group, you’ll meet with an intake coordinator to discuss your or your child’s challenges. We will then suggest a testing approach that best suits your unique needs.
You don't have to have all the answers; we're here to support and guide you every step of the way.
A neuropsychological evaluation may be helpful for your child if you are noticing any of the following:
You suspect they may have ADHD, dyslexia, or another undiagnosed learning challenge
They struggle to understand social cues or engage in age-appropriate social interactions
They can become hyper-fixated on tasks, like doing legos for hours at a time without taking any breaks (or remembering to eat or use the bathroom)
They have trouble staying focused, are easily distracted, or have a hard time concentrating on tasks
They struggle to complete school assignments and finish tests on time
They are struggling with skill acquisition (like reading or comprehension) at school
They become easily frustrated and quit when they don’t master tasks easily or immediately
They do their homework but forget to turn it in at school
They have explosive behaviors that are overwhelming
