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A Neuropsychological Evaluation for Alzheimer’s Disease: Symptoms & Diagnosis

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In honor of World Alzheimer’s Day yesterday, I wanted to share a little bit about the diagnostic process of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). I often receive questions about whether changes in thinking are due to normal aging, due to a neurodegenerative process like AD, or due to something else entirely!  Background Information First, a bit of […]

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How Neuropsychological Evaluations Identify and Support Children with Dyslexia?

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Dyslexia is a type of Reading Disability. It is diagnosed when a person has difficulties with recognizing, spelling, or decoding (sounding out) unfamiliar words. As you might expect, early struggles can have a ripple effect, leading to reading confusion and reduced vocabulary words as the child matures. So how is a child with dyslexia identified,

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When A Neuropsychologist Recommends A Section 504 Plans vs. Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

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As a neuropsychologist, I work with schools to support struggling students. I enjoy this aspect of my job, as it brings together two of my biggest academic passions: education and neuropsychology. You may not know this, but I was both a psychology and education major in college and had thought I would become a teacher

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Conscious Consumerism: Understanding Provider Competence and Getting The Services You Seek

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Before going to a doctor or specialist, I learn more about the doctor’s credentials. Where did the doctor complete his or her medical degree, residency and fellowship? What concentration was his or her fellowship training in? Is the program where they graduated from reputable and well-established for that area of expertise? Has the doctor obtained

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What To Expect During A Neuropsychological Evaluation

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When an individual comes for a neuropsychological evaluation, they are often unsure of what exactly to expect. In today’s blog post, I will review what to expect during a neuropsychological evaluation: from scheduling through feedback! Initial Phone Consultation & Appointment Scheduling: Typically, a family member will call to request an appointment, either for themselves or

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