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Many people are nervous about the idea of getting psychological testing because they don't know what to expect. Most brain disorders don't show up on scans such as MRI, CAT scans, et cetera. These techniques are very useful in taking pictures of what the brain looks like, but they are not as useful in showing how your brain is actually working. Neuropsychological testing shows how information is getting into, processed by and getting back out of the brain compared to other people of your age and background.

You won't have to lay on a couch, be poked with needles, hooked up to machines, or get "locked up." Most of our patients tell us the testing process is much like playing games. We will ask you a lot of questions! We may ask you to remember lists of words, make designs with blocks, read a map, write about what you see in a picture, draw something or any of a number of other tasks. Some of these tasks may seem easy for you and others may seem hard for you. All we ask is that you try your best on everything because we're more interested in what you can do, than what you can't do.

What is Neuropsychology?
Neuropsychology is a specialty branch of psychology that studies how the brain impacts thinking and behavior. Neuropsychologists have extra training in brain functioning, brain anatomy and testing.

Why do I need to be tested?
If you or your physician have concerns about changes in your thinking abilities, behavior or memory, you may benefit from testing. You may also want testing to determine where your thinking abilities are today to compare in the event that they change in the future.

What will the evaluation be like?
Many of our patients say that the evaluation is a lot like playing games. Depending on the questions we are trying to answer, we may work for a couple of hours up to all day. You will know in advance about how long it will take.

Will it hurt?
No, but you may get frustrated from some of the things you will be asked to do. No one does every task perfectly. All we ask is that you try your best on every one.

How long will it take to get my results?
The person who does your testing will try to contact your physician the same day of your testing to give the initial impressions of your testing
session. The final report will be sent within a few days.

Will my insurance pay for it?
That depends on your insurance carrier. You are responsible for understanding your insurance coverage. Just like any other doctor, you are still responsible for any fees above what is covered by your insurance. If your evaluation was ordered by a state agency such as DARS or DDS, that agency will pay for the evaluation.