Articles

Here you will find articles and updates relating to research, breakthroughs and new information regarding NeuroPsychology.

Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD)

Nonverbal learning disability has been identified as a neurodevelopmental disorder for over 50 years, but it is not listed as a diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). It has been hard to develop a set

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Using Testing Data in the Diagnosis of ADHD

The diagnosis in children of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is made by careful attention to the individual’s (1) medical and developmental history, and (2) the individual’s presentation in a variety of settings (usually home and school). Our testing database has 306 cases

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Using Testing Data in Mental Health Diagnosis

In the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (December, 2021), an editorial by David Coghill, MB ChB MD raises the possibility of using cognitive measures to assist with diagnosis. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental

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Conduct Problems

At The Neuropsychology Service, we have been keeping a database of the referred clients (mostly children and adolescents). We are keeping track of 149 measures, mostly testing data, but also descriptors (2) of the referral questions and also up to

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Attention Problems

At The Neuropsychology Service, we have been keeping a data base of the referred clients (mostly children and adolescents). We are keeping track of 149 measures, mostly testing data, but also descriptors (2) of the referral questions and also up

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