Services

Sarasota Neuropsychology provides a variety of neuropsychological and psychological assessments for a variety of conditions.

Neuropsychological Evaluations

Sarasota neuropsychology offers neuropsychological assessments to patients with known or suspected neurological illnesses. A neuropsychological evaluation is a comprehensive assessment of one’s cognitive, behavioral, and emotional functioning. During this type of evaluation, a neuropsychologist will administer objective tests via pencil/paper or on the computer to asses brain functioning. The evaluation typically includes assessment of several domains of cognitive functioning including, intellectual abilities, attention, memory, language, executive functioning (i.e., planning, organization, problem solving), visuospatial abilities, processing speed and emotional functioning. A neuropsychologist can administer testing to understand an individual’s strength and weaknesses in specific areas and then determine if behavioral or cognitive changes are associated with central nervous system disease or injury. Testing is sensitive to mild changes and can also assist in differentiating between normal aging and a medical or neurologic etiology. Once these problems are identified, a neuropsychologist makes recommendation to help with treatment planning.

Psychological Assessment

Psychological evaluations generally look at symptoms of various psychological issues or conditions, such as mood, anxiety, behavior issues, trauma symptoms, stressors, unusual thinking, and so forth. In addition, psychological assessments can help to clarify someone’s personality style or traits. These evaluations are oftentimes recommended by a treating therapist or psychiatrist to help guide treatment.

Intellectual Testing

Intelligence testing will measure what an individual has learned overtime. These tasks will identify strengths and limitations of the individuals’ cognitive functioning. Sarasota Neuropsychology provides an integrated approach which begins with a thorough clinical interview paired with standardized measures of IQ to better understand the individuals cognitive functioning.

Pre-Post-Surgical Evaluations

We at Sarasota Neuropsychology offer pre and post surgical evaluations for candidates with epilepsy, brain tumor, or those undergoing deep brain stimulation or treatment with spinal cord stimulators.