Neuropsychological Testing in New Hampshire
Common evaluations
Comprehensive in-person neuropsychological evaluations are appropriate for all adult conditions (18+). Below is a list of common conditions that initiate a neuropsychological evaluation. This is not a comprehensive list.
- Alzheimer's disease
- Anxiety
- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; 16+)
- Concussion (also known as mild traumatic brain injury)
- Dementia
- Epilepsy and seizure
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Lewy body dementia
- Memory loss
- Mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
- Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD)
- Presurgical evaluations (epilepsy surgery, deep brain stimulation, etc.)
- Stroke
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI; including moderate to severe)
Steps to a Neuropsychological Evaluation
In-Home Testing is provided throughout most of NH
Step#1: Clinical Interview Conducted Over Zoom
- The clinical interview takes about 1-2 hours to complete and is performed online through Zoom. During this interview you (and a loved one/ caregiver, if necessary) will be asked about your medical, psychiatric and social history.
Step #2: Neuropsychological Testing Provided In Your New Hampshire Home
- The in-home testing session takes about 5-7 hours to complete and involves completing a number of paper-and-pencil tests measuring a variety of cognitive functions, including IQ, attention, working memory, executive functions, learning and memory, language, visuospatial and perceptual reasoning, motor and emotional functioning.
Step #3: Feedback Session Conducted Over Zoom
- The feedback session takes about 1 hour to complete and involves receiving feedback about the evaluation, including diagnostic impressions and recommendations. Copies of the neuropsychological report will be given to you and any healthcare provider that you choose (with a signed release form).
