Why Seek a Neuropsychological Evaluation?
People pursue neuropsychological assessments for many reasons. Some notice changes in their attention, memory, mood, or behavior, prompting them to seek cognitive testing. Others may be concerned about longstanding difficulties or sudden changes in their loved ones thinking skills or behavior. Parents may want clarity regarding their child’s academic progress or cognitive development, while children of aging parents may be worried about cognitive decline or their parents’ independent functioning. Additionally, some individuals seek a baseline assessment due to a family history of conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.
For additional information about testing at Nassau Neuropsychology please visit Dr. Errera's website at www.nassauneuropsychology.com
How A Neuropsychological Evaluation Can Help
- Identify & better understand cognitive strengths and weaknesses
- Provide an objective, standardized, quantifiable assessment of thinking skills utilizing psychometrically sound measures
- Establish or clarify diagnoses when the meaning of symptoms, cognitive, or behavioral changes is unclear
- Assess longstanding cognitive difficulties or acute, acquired changes in behavior
- Differentiate between medical, neurological, psychiatric, or situational factors affecting cognition
- Monitor cognitive changes over time with baseline data
- Guide individual treatment recommendations and intervention planning to improve overall functioning, brain health, and cognitive resilience
- Inform educational, workplace, and at home accommodations to improve daily functioning
- Document and advocate the need for in school accommodations/services
- Assist with providing support and resources for aging adults and their ability to maintain functional independence
Neuropsychologists help guide next steps by connecting individuals and families to appropriate treatments, services, and supports.
Ultimately, a neuropsychological evaluation can improve daily functioning, increase independence, enhance quality of life, and provide clarity and direction during periods of cognitive or behavioral change.
Common Reasons People Seek a Neuropsychological Evaluation
Individuals and families often come for an evaluation when they have questions such as:
- “I have a family history of Alzheimer’s disease, and I’m concerned about my memory. Can you tell me if I’m experiencing changes?”
- “My child is struggling academically and reading below grade level. Could this be a learning disorder?”
- “I have always had difficulty focusing, meeting deadlines, and remaining organized. Do I have ADHD?”
- “My parent has new tremors, slowed movement, and gait changes. Could this be a neurodegenerative condition?”
- “I’ve previously had an IEP/504 accommodations in school and am entering college.”
- “I want to understand how I learn best-what are my individual cognitive strengths and weaknesses?”
- “I’m forgetting names and misplacing things more often. Is this normal aging or something more?”
A neuropsychological evaluation can help answer these questions and provide clarity, guidance, and a plan for next steps.
Populations Served
Dr. Errera is a lifespan-focused neuropsychologist, providing evaluations for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults—currently ages 5 through 90+.
Some Conditions Assessed:
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disorders, Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities, etc.)
- Giftedness / Twice Exceptional
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- LATE
- Movement Disorders (Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington’s Disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Lewy Body Dementia)
- Frontotemporal Dementia
- Aphasias / Language Disorders
- Stroke & Cerebrovascular Disease
- Epilepsy
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Cancer / Tumor & chemotherapy effects
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Autoimmune Disorders
- Metabolic Conditions
- Neuropsychiatric Conditions (Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, OCD etc.)
- Substance Use Disorders
- Perinatal / Post partum concerns
Common Services Offered:
- IEP/504 behavioral plan accommodations
- Academic achievement / psychoeducational testing
- Evaluation of giftedness / twice exceptional
- ACT/SAT accommodations
- College/graduate school accommodations
- LSAT/MCAT accommodations
- OPWDD evaluations
- Disability evaluations
- Attendance at CSE meetings*
* please note this is not included in a standard evaluation and can be requested for an
additional fee
