Neuro Assessment Center

The difference between attention, focus, and working memory are often confused. Moreover, sometimes people think that they have a true structural issue when the root cause is emotional! We do not believe that medication should be the first line of treatment. Sometimes, medication is necessary, however, when it’s prescribed when it’s not needed — all it does it mask the true problem.

Do you expect yourself to focus while you are living in a consistent state of panic or when you are under a great amount of pressure? The brain’s ability to focus constricts when someone is stressed. Treating this natural process as an attention deficit ignores the true problem and treats a non-existent problem. At the Neuro Assessment Center, we provide comprehensive assessments to differentiate the issue (attentional deficits vs. emotional dysregulation, attentional deficits vs. mood complications, etc.). Our assessments are rooted in science while recognizing that each individual is unique.

Even when the diagnosis of ADHD is accurate, it is oftentimes misunderstood. Did you know that there is a growing body of research indicating that many students with this condition are intellectually gifted?[1]^,[2], [3]

Assessments can help differentiate what you are struggling with and why. Moreover, we can help you improve your symptoms with our Neuro Therapy interventions.

Assessments vary due to the nature of the issue we are investigating. Please click here for more information!

Also, please note that if you need help with a letter for school or work, please don’t be afraid to ask! We like to advocate for our clients and will help if you ask!

References:

[1] Antshel, K. M. (2008). Attention‐Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in the context of a high intellectual quotient/giftedness. Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews, 14(4), 293-299.

[2] Cross, T. L., Cross, J. R., Dudnytska, N., Kim, M., & Vaughn, C. T. (2020). A Psychological Autopsy of an Intellectually Gifted Student With Attention Deficit Disorder. Roeper Review, 42(1), 6-24.

[3] McCoach, D. B., Siegle, D., & Rubenstein, L. D. (2020). Pay attention to inattention: Exploring ADHD symptoms in a sample of underachieving gifted students. Gifted Child Quarterly, 0016986219901320.