Our Services

Clinical assessments

A pediatric clinical neuropsychological assessment can be completed for children with diagnosed or suspected conditions such as:

In-utero or perinatal complications
Traumatic brain injury
Stroke
Epilepsy
Cancer
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Learning Disabilities
Intellectual Disability

Each evaluation is individualized and consists of a clinical interview with the child and the child's parents/guardians. This interview can last 1 to 2 hours duration, and consists of discussion of current cognitive concerns and discussion of the child's developmental, medical, psychological, and educational history. Following interview, the child will participate in 3 to 4 hours of neuropsychological assessment which consists of paper and pencil, and computerized tests as well as questionnaires completed by the child, parent, and often school teacher. Measured areas of functioning might include:

Intellectual functioning (IQ)
Academic achievement
Attention
Executive function (e.g. planning, organizing, multi-tasking)
Learning and memory
Language
Visual-spatial skills
Fine motor coordination
Mood/behavior
Adaptive skills (i.e., day-to-day functioning)

Results are provided to the child and their family in a feedback appointment of approximately 1 hour duration, and a report summarizing the child's history, and testing results and offering recommendations is provided to the family and referring clinician.

All referrals for services must be provided by a health care professional. Referral form is available under the Forms tab.

Please note, at the present time Albuquerque Neuropsychology, LLC accepts New Mexico Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico Turquoise Care, Presbyterian (Turquoise Care and commercial plans) and self-pay.

forensic assessments

A forensic evaluation can be completed at the request of an attorney or court in order to provide comprehensive personalized neuropsychological information to assist with informed decisions on behalf of a child client. Evaluations are objective and designed to diagnose, clarify, and confirm disability and/or cognitive impairment due to an acquired (e.g. traumatic brain injury, electrical injury, anoxia, stroke) or neurodevelopmental (e.g. intellectual disability, language disability) condition. Evaluations utilize standardized assessment techniques and instruments to include extensive review of history as well as psychological testing to determine the effects of personality characteristics and stress variables on current legal issues and functioning.

PROCEDURES AVAILABLE
Informal Consultation: Discussion of the possible indications for referral in particular cases.
Record Review: May be performed as a stand-alone service or in preparation for direct examination.
Diagnostic Interview/History: This service may be provided separately from, or as part of, an examination.

Test Administration: Selection of procedures depends upon the nature of the case and referral questions. Instruments and procedures measure the major domains of brain function, emotion and personality, and validity.
Scoring and Interpretation: All administered standardized testing is scored using accepted procedures, appropriate norms, and responsible procedural adaptations and bias management strategies,
Reports: Reports are tailored to the needs of the client.
Feedback: Designed to clearly and effectively communicate examination findings and recommendations directly to clients and others.
Consultation: This service is available to assist in answering a wide range of referral questions regarding cases, diagnoses, treatments, practices, and programs. In addition, this service can assist with relevant consultation questions.
Testimony: Discussion of qualifications, professional activities and procedures, opinions, and recommendations in simple and straightforward terms.

Referral form for a forensic evaluation is available under the Forms tab.