Adult Neuropsychological Assessment in Ann Arbor

An adult neuropsychological assessment answers a specific question. Is a change in memory, attention, or thinking real, what is causing it, and what will help. AAPT provides adult neuropsychological assessment for people across Ann Arbor and Southeast Michigan, with no waitlist. Whether you are recovering from a concussion, managing a neurological or medical condition, or noticing that focus and recall are not what they were, this evaluation gives you objective answers instead of guesswork.

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. 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 true cognitive disorder, because the treatment is very different.

What the evaluation measures

We use standardized, performance-based measures across the domains that matter, including memory, attention, processing speed, language, visuospatial skills, and executive functioning, all normed to adults. We pair that testing with a clinical interview, a health history, and rating scales. Donders (2020), in a review of the value of neuropsychological assessment, found that this kind of testing adds real diagnostic information beyond an interview or a brief screen, which improves both accuracy and the treatment plan. The point is to quantify the difficulty instead of relying on impression alone.

What you walk away with

You leave with a written report that names what is going on, rules out what is not, identifies the strengths you can build on, and lays out concrete recommendations for treatment, rehabilitation, work, or accommodations. If accommodations are part of the picture, that report is the current, standardized documentation an employer or a testing board asks for. One honest note. We cannot guarantee a diagnosis, and no ethical provider would. The evaluation is a careful read of the evidence, and either answer is useful.

How this differs from our other neuropsychological services. An adult evaluation is built for working-age adults and focuses on function, recovery, and daily life. If the main concern is memory in an older adult, our older adult dementia evaluation is the better fit. If the person being tested is a child or teen, see our pediatric neuropsychological assessment. You can always start on the neuropsychological assessment overview and we will route you.

No waitlist, real turnaround

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 get your written report within four weeks of testing, and for a neuropsychological evaluation it is often 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, bring any records, imaging reports, or prior testing, because they add useful history.

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

Yes. A neuropsychological evaluation produces objective, standardized documentation of how an injury has affected thinking, which is what employers, schools, and boards look for. We cannot guarantee a specific 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 tell depression from a cognitive disorder?

That is one of the most valuable things it does. 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 recovery? Check 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 is an honest read of the evidence and cannot guarantee a diagnosis or a specific outcome.