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Boston Neuropsychological Testing & Evaluation Services

Neuropsychological testing refers to the assessment of various cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, problem solving and more to determine how one's brain is functioning. Our Boston Neuropsychological testing services can provide detailed information about a client's cognitive strengths and weaknesses so that an accurate diagnosis can be made. Once a diagnosis is made based on neuropsychological testing and evaluation results, treatment plans and recommendations can be developed to improve functioning in daily life. To learn more about neuropsychology services in Boston and neuropsychologists in Boston, you can also visit our informative blogs: Neuropsychology Boston and Neuropsychologist Boston.

A wide range of diseases, disorders and injuries can negatively impact cognitive functioning and one's ability to function efficiently in daily life. Neuropsychological testing and evaluation services can often be helpful for individuals with the following conditions:

Concussion
Traumatic Brain Injury
Multiple Sclerosis
Movement Disorders
Stroke & Vascular Problems
Alzheimer’s Disease
Cardiac Problems
Thyroid or Endocrine Dysfunction
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Depression or Anxiety

Neuropsychological testing can take several hours to complete but it is an interesting process and the time will go very fast. You will be asked to do a number of different kinds of exercises that might feel like puzzles and games. The evaluation will utilize paper-and-pencil or computerized types of tests (no needles or wires!) that measure cognitive abilities such as:

Learning & Memory
Language & Communication
Attention & Concentration
Information Processing Speed
Planning & Organizing
Problem-solving
Visual Perception

Based on the neuropsychological evaluation and other clinical information, our neuropsychologists identify a client's cognitive strengths, learning style, and potential areas of cognitive weakness. The neuropsychologist will then recommend interventions including individualized strategies for overcoming difficulties and might also make referrals for other services such as psychotherapy or psychopharmacological treatment, if needed.

CPA's neuropsychologists all meet the highest standards of education and training in neuropsychology. These standards, as put forth by the professional bodies in neuropsychology and the Houston Conference, call for specific knowledge of clinical neuropsychology, neuroanatomy, and brain-behavior relationships; completion of an APA-approved internship in neuropsychology; and, completion of a specialty post-doctoral residency in clinical neuropsychology. CPA only employs neuropsychologists who meet these standards. In addition, our neuropsychologists have trained at some of the most prestigious institutions in the country including Drexel University, Brown University School of Medicine, Harvard University School of Medicine, and Dartmouth Medical School.

Click here to view our Neuropsychologist Boston Blog and read about the training requirements for neuropsychologists.

We are happy to talk with you about your interest in having a neuropsychology evaluation. Feel free to call our main number, 617-259-1895, or contact us on-line, and our Boston neuropsychological testing coordinator will be happy to answer your questions.