The most common reasons for adults (and older adolescents) to seek testing for learning problems are as follows. 1. To ascertain the presence of a true disability that may qualify for accommodations when taking college entrance exams such as the SAT, GRE, LSAT, etc. The administrators of college entrance exams recognize that some students with … Read more
Attorneys may seek a neuropsychological evaluation for matters involving brain disorders (e.g., traumatic brain injury) that may have an impact on behavior and functioning. Although the doctors at Houston Neuropsychology Associates, PLLC do not generally perform forensic evaluations, we are pleased to recommend Michael Chafetz, Ph.D., ABPP (pictured below) of Algiers Neurobehavioral Resource, LLC (504-636-6120). Dr. Chafetz has … Read more
Below is a list of frequently asked questions and answers. If you have a question that is not answered below, please feel free to contact us. Q: What payment options are available? Do you take insurance? A: Many of our patients are able to use their health insurance to cover the majority of evaluation fees. We … Read more
When we schedule time for your evaluation, we are reserving the doctor’s time, technician’s time, and a room for you and your particular needs. If you cancel at the last minute or do not appear for your scheduled appointment, we generally cannot use this time to provide care for another patient. Effective September 1, 2023, … Read more
In addition to services for adults, some of our providers (Dr. Claudia Resendiz, Dr. Rob Davis, and Allison Miley, LPA-I) offer pediatric neuropsychological services. Pediatric neuropsychology is a professional specialty concerned with learning and behavior in relationship to a child’s brain. Formal testing of abilities such as memory and language skills assesses brain functioning. The … Read more
Our clinical neuropsychologists are all licensed psychologists with expertise in how behavior and skills are related to brain structures and systems. We evaluate brain functioning by objectively testing memory and thinking skills. A very detailed assessment of abilities is done, and the pattern of strengths and weaknesses is used for diagnosis and treatment planning. Referring physicians and … Read more
This page includes links to web sites with information about several specific neurological disorders and mental health issues. These links are provided for informational purposes only. Alzheimer’s Association – Houston and Southeast Texas Chapter Anxiety and Depression Association of America Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration Brain Injury Association of America – Texas Division Children and Adults with … Read more