suspected, the person will often be referred to a psychologist for a neuropsychological assessment. Neuropsychologists are important in making an accurate diagnosis because they specialize in the diagnostic assessment and treatment of patients with neurocognitive deficits and brain damage. They can help other clinicians find out what type of dementia, or coexisting types of dementia, someone may have, as well as distinguish between, for...
Neuropsychological Evaluation Adhd
Featured Health Expert
EXPERT
Alzheimer's disease, or another type of dementia is
Read more
More information on "Neuropsychological Evaluation Adhd"
From Our Experts
EXPERT
Neuropsychological Testing for Alzheimer's
By David Roeltgen, MD, Health Expert
Often when a person goes to see a doctor because he or she has concerns about memory or the possibility of Alzheimer's disease, the doctor... Read more »
EXPERT
Who Am I and Why Am I Doing This?
By Dr. Robb Mapou, Health Expert
Hi! I'm Dr. Robb Mapou, and this is the beginning of my blog on learning disabilities, with a focus on adults. A lot of folks have... Read more »
EXPERT
Evaluating Children for ADHD: What to Expect
By Dr. Ballas, Health Expert
Sometimes parents are confused by the way that pediatric psychiatrists interview their children for the first time. It can be puzzling to... Read more »
EXPERT
How to Evaluate the Effectiveness of an ADHD Treatment
By Merely Me, Health Expert
In my previous post I talked about how to assess your child’s behaviors by using an ABC record keeping system. In this post we will... Read more »
EXPERT
The evaluation of Speech and Language Disorders
By Dr. Ballas, Health Expert
In my last entry, I offered some reasons for why children with ADHD may be evaluated for speech and language problems. In this entry, I'd... Read more »
From Our Sources
Clinical trial: Evaluating dosing levels of Vyvanse to treat A...
This study will evaluate the optimal dosing of Vyvanse in kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Researchers want to know the efficacy,... Read more »
ADHD Issues: What are the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hypera...
Wide arrays of symptoms indicate the presence of ADHD. A common ADHD symptom is the difficulty or inability to sustain attention. Other symptoms... Read more »
Research firm grades ADHD meds
Stimulants used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder received an "A" rating for children and a "B" rating for adults, according to a... Read more »
Research firm grades ADHD meds
Stimulants used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder received an "A" rating for children and a "B" rating for adults, according to a... Read more »
ADHD and Learning Disabilities
ADHD and Learning Disabilities ADHD is not considered to be a learning disability although it can sometimes interfere with a child’s ability to... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
