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Barry B. Ekdom, Ph.D., P.C.
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3040 Williams Drive, Suite 402
Fairfax, VA 22031
phone:
703-573-3573
fax:
703-573-3574
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Neuropsychological
Assessment
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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
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