Adult Neuropsychological Assessment in Ann Arbor

When adults need a neuropsychological evaluation

Adults come to us for a range of reasons. A concussion or traumatic brain injury that has not fully cleared. A neurological condition such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, or early Parkinson's disease. Medical conditions and treatments that can affect thinking, including chemotherapy, autoimmune disease, sleep disorders, and cardiovascular issues. Persistent problems with memory, attention, or organization that are affecting work. Long-standing questions about attention or learning that were never evaluated in childhood. And situations where you need to separate a mood condition, like depression or anxiety, from a neurocognitive disorder. An adult neuropsychological assessment will bring clarity and inform appropriate treatment options.

What the evaluation measures

We use standardized, performance-based measures across cognitive domains, including memory, attention, processing speed, language, visuospatial skills, and executive functioning. We pair that testing with a clinical interview, a health history, and rating scales. Our evaluations are clinically comprehensive and personally tailored without waitlists or long delays.

Why the evaluation matters

A formal, comprehensive neuropsychological assessment is essential to clarifying your clinical presentation, quantifying your cognitive abilities, rendering an informed diagnosis, and providing personally-tailored treatment recommendations. Dr. Jacobus Donders (2020), in a review of the value of neuropsychological assessment, found that comprehensive neuropsychological testing adds important diagnostic information beyond an interview or a brief screening measures, which improves both accuracy and treatment planning.

What you walk away with

After a comprehensive but focused adult neuropsychological evaluation with AAPT, you will receive a written report documenting your symptoms, cognitive testing performance, clinical impressions, and diagnosis. Your neuropsychological evaluation will identify appropriate diagnoses and rule out alternative concerns. In addition to any cognitive deficits identified, we will also outline cognitive strengths to build on, and specify concrete recommendations for treatment, rehabilitation, or workplace accommodations.

How this differs from our other neuropsychological services. An adult neuropsychological evaluation is designed for working-age adults with cognitive concerns or medical complications affecting memory and thinking ability. If the primary concern is memory in an older adult (age 65 and older), our older adult dementia evaluation may be a better fit. If the person being tested is a child or teen, see our pediatric neuropsychological assessment. In any case, reach out to our AAPT staff for a free clinical consultation. Call 734-333-7016 or email our office.

No waitlist, quick turnaround

At AAPT, there is no waitlist. The interview and the testing are usually completed on two separate days within the same week, and can often be done on the same day. You will receive your written report within four weeks of testing, or sooner. If you need it faster, reach out and we will try to accommodate an expedited timeline. You can check current availability whenever you are ready.

Serving Ann Arbor and Southeast Michigan

We are based in Ann Arbor and see adults from across Southeast Michigan, including Ypsilanti, Saline, Dexter, Chelsea, and the surrounding Washtenaw County communities. For physicians, neurologists, and employers in the region, we are a fast and rigorous referral when an adult needs objective answers without a long wait.

FAQ

Is this the same as an ADHD evaluation?

There is overlap, and adult attention concerns are a common reason for testing. If ADHD is the specific question, our ADHD testing service may be the more direct fit, and a neuropsychological evaluation can go broader when other conditions are in play.

Do I need a doctor's referral?

No. You can contact us directly. If a physician referred you, please bring any relevant records, imaging reports, or prior testing.

Can it document a concussion or brain injury for work or school?

Yes. A neuropsychological evaluation produces objective, standardized documentation of how an injury may be affecting cognition, which is what employers, schools, and standardized testing boards look for. We cannot guarantee a specific diagnosis or decision, but we build the report to their standard.

How long is the testing?

Most adult evaluations involve a one to two hour interview and a separate testing day that can run several hours, depending on the referral question. We tell you what to expect in advance.

Can it differentiate depression from a cognitive disorder?

Yes. Depression and anxiety can look like a memory or attention problem, and our testing helps separate the two so you get the right treatment.

Ready for objective answers about memory, attention, or cognitive changes? Check our availability or call 734-333-7016. Adult neuropsychological assessment in Ann Arbor. No waitlist, and real answers.

References

Donders, J. (2020). The incremental value of neuropsychological assessment: A critical review. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 34(1), 56-87. https://doi.org/10.1080/13854046.2019.1575471

This page is educational and is not a substitute for a medical or psychological evaluation. A neuropsychological assessment provides a clinical opinion based on available evidence and cannot guarantee a diagnosis or a specific outcome.