You have probably known for a while that something is not adding up, and you are tired of getting one piece of the answer instead of the whole thing. A comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation at Core Spring brings all of our assessments together into one, so a child, teen, or adult in Cedarburg can finally understand what is really going on. We look at the full behavioral and emotional picture, autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood, behavior, and learning.
Every evaluation starts with a foundational baseline, then builds an in-depth understanding of how you are functioning across autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood, behavior, and learning. We also screen for the concerns that travel together and look at how emotional factors shape daily life. Because this is our most extensive evaluation, one psychologist owns the full process from start to finish, with no handoffs and no rigid timeline. Screening for the concerns that travel together is standard, so the picture is full.
Big feelings that are hard to manage, meltdowns that seem out of proportion, sensory sensitivities, trouble making or keeping friends, delayed speech, or schoolwork that does not match how hard they try.
Worn out by being around people, anxiety that shows up in unexpected places, shutting down or acting out, slipping grades, missing social cues, or sensory overwhelm at school. It can look like motivation, but you sense it is something more.
Years of working twice as hard just to keep up, a constant sense of masking, moods that swing further than they should, relationships that feel harder than they look for everyone else, or anxiety and low spells that never fully responded to treatment.
Your evaluation begins with a one-hour clinical interview where your psychologist gathers a complete history, from developmental milestones and childhood experiences through your current cognitive, emotional, and daily functioning. This broad conversation is essential because a neuropsychological evaluation looks at the full picture, and your psychologist uses this information to build a customized testing plan.
Your psychologist selects a comprehensive battery spanning cognitive function, executive function, memory, attention, emotional functioning, and adaptive skills. Testing involves 2 to 6 hours of in-person evaluation over one to two days. For concerns that include learning differences, an in-house learning disability specialist provides additional targeted assessments. You are also sent home with questionnaires, and individuals closely involved in your life can complete their own to provide additional clinical context.
All testing data from every domain (cognitive, emotional, academic, adaptive) are compiled into a detailed diagnostic report. This is the most thorough evaluation Core Spring offers, designed to identify the full range of conditions that may be present, whether that is ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, mood disorders, trauma-related conditions, or a combination.
Approximately two to three weeks after testing, you return for a feedback session. Your psychologist walks through every finding and provides individualized recommendations across all identified areas: therapy options, academic or workplace accommodations, lifestyle strategies, and a clear roadmap for next steps.
A focused assessment is appropriate when one specific question needs answering, for example, whether ADHD is present in a child with attention difficulties only. A comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation is the better choice when there are multiple concerns, when past assessments have been incomplete, when the presenting picture does not fit neatly into one diagnosis, or when a complete cognitive and psychological baseline is needed for planning, documentation, or treatment.
Yes. When available, prior evaluations, school records, IEPs, medical history, and other relevant documentation are reviewed as part of the intake and clinical interview process. Prior records help the psychologist understand the developmental history, identify what has already been assessed, and structure the current evaluation to fill in gaps and address outstanding questions.
Yes. Trouble holding instructions in mind, losing track partway through a task, or rereading the same thing often comes down to working memory, the ability to hold and use information for a short stretch. We look at this as part of the evaluation, because it shows up everywhere from homework to the workplace, and the recommendations include practical ways to work around it.
Yes. A comprehensive evaluation is appropriate as a first evaluation when concerns span multiple domains or when parents and schools want a full picture rather than a narrow one. Starting comprehensive often saves time and resources compared to pursuing multiple focused evaluations over time. The psychologist tailors the battery to the child’s age and presenting concerns.
This is one of the key advantages of a comprehensive evaluation. Because every domain is assessed rather than just the ones flagged at intake, the evaluation sometimes reveals conditions that were not on anyone’s radar. When this happens, the psychologist includes the findings in the written report along with recommendations that address the newly identified condition. This is discussed thoroughly during the feedback session.
Call Core Spring at (414) 387-2100 or send a consultation request through the website. Our intake team will learn about your concerns and guide you through the options.
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