Attention: We are in the process terminating our contract with CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield. This means that we will soon no longer be in network with them. We will happily continue to see CareFirst/BCBS patients and can offer to file their reimbursement claims if they have out-of-network benefits. Please see our Payment & Insurance FAQ section and feel free to reach out to us if you have questions. 

Identifying cognitive strengths & weaknesses to help individuals reach their full potential

​Welcome to our practice! We specialize in comprehensive and individualized neuropsychological evaluations of individuals across the lifespan with careful interpretation of results and appropriate recommendations designed to help our clients get the most from their evaluation. We work closely with referral sources to facilitate a comprehensive treatment plan. Beyond our diagnostic services, we offer treatment options such as neurofeedback therapy (neurotherapy) and auditory integration training in collaboration with the Brain Diagnostics & Treatment Center and the Brain Wellness Center. 

implementing Safety Measures Since the Pandemic

The health of you and our staff is important to us, which is why we have been taking extra precautions since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. These include practicing safe distancing, using air sanitizers throughout the practice, checking employee health statuses, and staggering patient schedules. 

What is a Neuropsychological EVALUATIOn?

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A neuropsychological evaluation, also called neuropsychological assessment, is a well-established procedure to evaluate cognitive strengths and weaknesses. It involves the administration, scoring, and interpretation of a series of tests that measure different areas of brain functioning, which may include the following: 
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  Attention

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  Memory

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  Executive Functioning

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  Language

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  Visuospatial Abilities​ 

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  Intellectual Abilities 

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  Sensory-Perceptual Functioning 

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  Academic Performance

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  Fine Motor Skills

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  Behavioral/Emotional        Functioning

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​The selection of the tests will depend on the presenting problems, the referral questions, and any documented or suspected diagnosis.​

Who Should Have a Neuropsychological EVALUATION?

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Any individual who has experienced any of the following should consider a neuropsychological evaluation:​​​​​
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​Struggles with Attention 

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​Memory Concerns 

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Reading Difficulties

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Math Difficulties

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​Head Injury/Concussion

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​Developmental Disorders

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​Developmental Delays

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​Social & Behavioral Concerns

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​Seizure Disorders

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​Severe Medical Illness

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​Dementia Disorders 

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​Other Neurological Disorders

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WHAT are the benefits of a neuropsychological evaluation?

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Depending on the individual and the circumstances, the findings of a neuropsychological evaluation can provide a multitude of benefits in various domains. Among them are the following:
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Offering key insights into how and why an individual's brain function may be affecting their behavior, mood, school performance, cognitive skills, and/or interpersonal skills.

Providing guidance to help individuals and their family members make more informed decisions related to school, work, and life.​
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Providing the necessary justification for appropriate accommodations.
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Facilitating the decision-making process involved in ensuring that individuals can reach their full potential and/or experience an improved quality of life.
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Helping individuals and their family members understand changes in behavior or mood after a significant illness, injury, medical procedure, or disorder. 
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​​Improving the diagnostic decision-making and prediction of outcomes in conditions such as Alzheimer disease, mild cognitive impairment, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and Lewy body dementia. 
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Improving the treatment planning process and assisting in the prediction of treatment response and functional outcome (e.g., psychosocial functioning, work success, medication adherence, and residential status) with regard to a variety of medical, psychological, and psychiatric disorders.
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If an individual has received a neuropsychological evaluation in the past, a re-evaluation can measure changes associated with treatment, suggest changes to treatment or intervention, measure the long-term effects of medical treatments, or measure the rate of decline in a progressive dementia such as Alzheimer's Disease. 

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We struggled for years on trying to figure out what was going on with my daughter. We went through so many therapies, psychologists, evaluations and none of them fit or helped her. Our lives changed after meeting Dr. Ekdom. His evaluation results were spot on and we have been able to help my daughter work on each aspect of her diagnosis. We have made amazing strides and are very happy with where we are. More importantly - she’s happy and comfortable in her own skin.

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A dedicated, professional, and competent team!

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Excellent service. Thank you so much, best neuropsychologists, made the process super quick and easy and explained everything thoroughly for all of us to understand. Thank you, Dr. Hashemian!! I will be back.

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Dr. Ekdom and Dr. Hashemian are both recognized as the TOP neuropsychologists for the entire Virginia/DC/Maryland region and are featured on the TOP Doctors Interviews, which are seen on CNN Headline News, FOX News, Oprah Winfrey Network, CNBC, and other networks.