Barry B. Ekdom, Ph.D., P.C.

 

 

3040 Williams Drive, Suite 402

Fairfax, VA 22031

phone: 703-573-3573 

fax: 703-573-3574

 

 

 

 

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Neuropsychological

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 and his Team

 

 

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Neuropsychological assessment can answer questions about cognitive functioning for fairly diverse areas.

 

Medical Concerns:

  • Neurologic conditions such as seizure disorders, cerebral vascular disease, head injury or infection, and developmental disorders
  • Cardiac conditions involving hypoxia or arrest
  • Oncology disorders involving CNS radiation and chemotherapy
  • Metabolic disorders such as thyroid disorders, diabetes, and hypoglycemia
  • Psychological disorders involving problems in regulating emotions, thought, and behavior

 

Educational Concerns:

  • Slow reading, math, writing
  • Attention related difficulties (e.g., Attention Deficit Disorder)
  • Learning disabilities (e.g., Dyslexia, Dyscalculia)
  • Behavior problems (e.g., Depression, Bipolar Disorder)
  • Social problems (e.g., Autistic Spectrum Disorders)
  • Appropriate school placement
  • Intellectual evaluations (IQ)
  • Assessment of learning strengths and weaknesses

 

Vocational Concerns:

  • Capacity for promotion
  • Deterioration in performance
  • Dissability