Neuropsychology Rehabilitation Services|Lifespan
Where experience, treatment, clinical acumen and the most advanced neuropsychological assessments come together.
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Functional vs. Structural Brain Changes: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
When people are told that something may be affecting their brain, there is often an immediate assumption that a scan will show visible damage. In clinical practice, however, many of the cognitive, academic, emotional, and behavioral difficulties observed in both children and adults often occur without any clear abnormalities on MRI or CT imaging.
Twice Exceptional
Parents are often told their child is “so smart, but…” So smart, but struggles in school. So smart, but disorganized. So smart, but emotionally dysregulated. For many families, this puzzling combination reflects twice exceptionality, commonly referred to as 2e. Twice-exceptional children have both high intellectual ability and a learning,
The Psychology Behind Standardized Testing
Standardized tests play a major role throughout education. While these assessments are designed to measure cognitive abilities and academic skills in a consistent way, performance on standardized tests is influenced by factors excluding ability alone. Anxiety, motivation, cultural background, and prior experiences with testing can all shape outcomes.
Beyond the Physical….after Brain Injury
Recovery from a brain injury is often viewed as a physical process. Yet for many, the most life altering changes are the ones no one can see. Even after being medically “cleared,” many notice their thinking feels different. They describe feeling foggy,