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Why is Cognitive Health Important?
Cognitive health refers to your brain's ability to think, learn, remember, and process information effectively.Your brain controls how you navigate daily life, from solving problems to managing emotions. Keeping our cognitive health in check is essential because cognitive impairments can lead to difficulty in school/work, memory loss, behavioral challenges, and emotional distress.
What is a Neuropsychological Evaluation?
A neuropsychological evaluation is a comprehensive assessment that helps identify and pinpoint the underlying causes of cognitive difficulties in realms that include memory, learning, attention, concentration, problem-solving, planning, language, communication, and emotions. A neuropsychological evaluation can also guide the development of effective coping strategies and tailored treatment plans that can empower individuals to navigate their challenges with greater confidence and clarity.
Why is a Neuropsychological Evaluation Important?
For Children - Struggling in School or Showing Developmental Delays?
A neuropsychological evaluation can identify cognitive, emotional, or behavioral challenges that children may be facing, allowing for tailored support and interventions. By understanding a child's unique strengths and weaknesses, parents and educators can better facilitate their learning and development, ensuring they reach their full potential.
For Adults - Experiencing Memory Issues, Concentration Problems, or Unusual Behavior Changes?
For adults, a neuropsychological evaluation can be crucial in diagnosing cognitive disorders by providing a comprehensive assessment of cognitive abilities and helping to identify issues related to memory, attention, and problem-solving skills that may impact daily life. The evaluation can also guide effective treatment plans and interventions, enabling individuals to better manage their conditions, maintain independence, and improve their quality of life.
For Everyone - Tracking Cognitive Health & Detecting Issues Early
A neuropsychological evaluation can also be useful for anyone interested in tracking their cognitive changes over time and detecting issues early to allow for more effective interventions.
Cognitive health refers to your brain's ability to think, learn, remember, and process information effectively.Your brain controls how you navigate daily life, from solving problems to managing emotions. Keeping our cognitive health in check is essential because cognitive impairments can lead to difficulty in school/work, memory loss, behavioral challenges, and emotional distress.
What is a Neuropsychological Evaluation?
A neuropsychological evaluation is a comprehensive assessment that helps identify and pinpoint the underlying causes of cognitive difficulties in realms that include memory, learning, attention, concentration, problem-solving, planning, language, communication, and emotions. A neuropsychological evaluation can also guide the development of effective coping strategies and tailored treatment plans that can empower individuals to navigate their challenges with greater confidence and clarity.
Why is a Neuropsychological Evaluation Important?
For Children - Struggling in School or Showing Developmental Delays?
A neuropsychological evaluation can identify cognitive, emotional, or behavioral challenges that children may be facing, allowing for tailored support and interventions. By understanding a child's unique strengths and weaknesses, parents and educators can better facilitate their learning and development, ensuring they reach their full potential.
For Adults - Experiencing Memory Issues, Concentration Problems, or Unusual Behavior Changes?
For adults, a neuropsychological evaluation can be crucial in diagnosing cognitive disorders by providing a comprehensive assessment of cognitive abilities and helping to identify issues related to memory, attention, and problem-solving skills that may impact daily life. The evaluation can also guide effective treatment plans and interventions, enabling individuals to better manage their conditions, maintain independence, and improve their quality of life.
For Everyone - Tracking Cognitive Health & Detecting Issues Early
A neuropsychological evaluation can also be useful for anyone interested in tracking their cognitive changes over time and detecting issues early to allow for more effective interventions.
Neuropsychological Evaluations Can Help Diagnose a Range of Conditions
ADHDNeuropsychological evaluations play a crucial role in diagnosing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by assessing various cognitive domains, including attention control and executive functioning, which are often impacted by the disorder. These evaluations provide valuable insights that help identify specific challenges and guide the development of effective treatment strategies tailored to the individual's needs.
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AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD)Neuropsychological evaluations are essential for understanding the cognitive functioning of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as they reveal unique patterns across various neuropsychological domains. These comprehensive assessments not only help in diagnosing ASD but also provide valuable insights into associated challenges, guiding tailored interventions and support strategies to enhance overall functioning and quality of life.
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DEMENTIANeuropsychological evaluations are crucial in diagnosing dementia, as they assess cognitive deficits and help differentiate between various types of dementia and normal age-related cognitive decline. These assessments provide valuable insights into how cognitive impairments affect daily functioning, guiding appropriate interventions and support for individuals and their families.
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TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI)Neuropsychological evaluations can assess the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional impacts of traumatic brain injury (TBI), providing a comprehensive understanding of the individual's condition. These evaluations help clinicians develop tailored treatment plans and interventions by identifying specific cognitive deficits and guiding recovery strategies for those affected by TBI.
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MOOD DISORDERS Neuropsychological evaluations can help individuals with mood disorders by assessing cognitive and emotional functioning, including mood and personality, to identify how these disorders impact daily life. These evaluations provide valuable insights into cognitive impairments, which are a central feature of mood disorders, and guide tailored treatment strategies to improve overall functioning and quality of life.
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COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTNeuropsychological evaluations can assess cognitive impairments caused by stroke or other medical conditions and help identify deficits in areas such as memory, attention, executive functioning, and processing speed. These evaluations provide valuable insights into the extent of cognitive damage and guide personalized rehabilitation strategies to improve daily functioning and quality of life.
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OCDNeuropsychological evaluations can help diagnose obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) by assessing rigid thinking patterns, repetitive behaviors, and difficulties with flexible problem-solving or attention. These evaluations provide insights into the neurobiological underpinnings of OCD, such as dysfunction in the prefrontal and frontal regions, basal ganglia, and limbic system, helping to guide treatment strategies
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OUR Advantages
Experience & Expertise
Our practice has specialized for over 30 years in the assessment, diagnosis, and the treatment consultation for children, adolescents, and adults to evaluate cognitive strengths and weaknesses. With a deep understanding of the complexities of the brain and brain-behavior relationships, our skilled clinicians can pinpoint specific cognitive challenges and offer recommendations and appropriate treatment options.
Personalized Insights
Our evaluations are tailored to each individual and our detailed reports, which provide a careful interpretation of results and appropriate personalized recommendations, can serve as an essential tool for diagnosis, treatment planning, educational choices, career decisions, and more.
Comprehensive Approach
Our evaluations are thorough and we utilize state-of-the-art assessment tools and techniques. We assess various cognitive domains, emotional well-being, and behavioral functioning to provide a holistic understanding of the assessed individual's strengths and challenges.
Collaborative Care
We work closely with our clients and their healthcare team to ensure a collaborative approach to their care. We value open communication and believe in keeping everyone informed every step of the way.
Now Also Offering Treatment Services
After many years dedicated solely to diagnostic services, our practice is thrilled to now offer pertinent treatment options, including neurofeedback and talk therapy. Our therapist, Rachel Stewart, is committed to helping adolescents and adults navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, stress, interpersonal difficulties, and more. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us for additional information!
Our practice has specialized for over 30 years in the assessment, diagnosis, and the treatment consultation for children, adolescents, and adults to evaluate cognitive strengths and weaknesses. With a deep understanding of the complexities of the brain and brain-behavior relationships, our skilled clinicians can pinpoint specific cognitive challenges and offer recommendations and appropriate treatment options.
Personalized Insights
Our evaluations are tailored to each individual and our detailed reports, which provide a careful interpretation of results and appropriate personalized recommendations, can serve as an essential tool for diagnosis, treatment planning, educational choices, career decisions, and more.
Comprehensive Approach
Our evaluations are thorough and we utilize state-of-the-art assessment tools and techniques. We assess various cognitive domains, emotional well-being, and behavioral functioning to provide a holistic understanding of the assessed individual's strengths and challenges.
Collaborative Care
We work closely with our clients and their healthcare team to ensure a collaborative approach to their care. We value open communication and believe in keeping everyone informed every step of the way.
Now Also Offering Treatment Services
After many years dedicated solely to diagnostic services, our practice is thrilled to now offer pertinent treatment options, including neurofeedback and talk therapy. Our therapist, Rachel Stewart, is committed to helping adolescents and adults navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, stress, interpersonal difficulties, and more. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us for additional information!
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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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They are the ADHD experts!
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Such nice and caring group! They really go above and beyond. I'm pretty familiar with the process and have had evaluations done elsewhere and this by far exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended if you are looking for doctors that care and are thorough. Our referring doctor was contacted prior to my appointment and they continued to discuss my case until the right treatment was identified for me. For the first time, I felt that I wasn’t judged and that someone felt my pain and really put in an effort to understand and help me.
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The entire team at this practice makes the process of getting a neuropsychological evaluation as easy as possible. The intake staff and technicians are so courteous and professional and the doctors are true experts in the field.
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Such nice and caring group! They really go above and beyond. We’re pretty familiar with the process and have had evaluations done elsewhere and this by far exceeded our expectations.
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Dr. H is the autism whisperer! Can’t say enough good things about her. Thank you and your entire team.
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You can tell that this practice was established 30 years ago because Dr. Ekdom is truly a pioneer in this field. The testing is very thorough and the report you get afterwards leaves no stone unturned.
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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.
