Neuropsychology FAQs: Process, Timing & Validity

Yes, absolutely! We specialize in secure Virtual Neuropsychology (telehealth) for most academic and clinical evaluations. This concierge approach ensures reliable results by adhering to a strict remote test security protocol and using HIPAA-compliant technology. Remote sessions significantly improve access for clients with mobility limitations or those who live far from the office. Our team provides support to caregivers assisting with the virtual setup or forms, ensuring a seamless experience.

Ensuring the remote environment mimics a controlled clinic setting is paramount for maintaining test security and psychometric validity. The evaluation process includes pre-session security checks and technical support:

Technical Requirements for Optimal Accuracy

• A laptop or desktop computer is strongly recommended for the best testing accuracy and visual fidelity; tablets may work, but phones are not recommended due to screen size limitations.
• A stable, high-speed internet connection is essential (a speed test can be easily done with a provided link) to prevent latency or disconnection, which can invalidate timed tests.
• Headphones with a microphone are recommended for clear audio, reducing distraction and ensuring instructions are heard accurately.
• Have your device fully charged or plugged in for the entire session.

Test Security and Validity Protocols

• Controlled Environment Check (360-Degree Scan): The examiner requires the client to use their device camera to perform a 360-degree environmental scan of the room. This verifies the space is private, free from distractions, and contains no unauthorized materials, such as notes or prohibited devices, that could compromise test security.
• Privacy and Confidentiality: A quiet, private environment free from interruptions (pets, family members, phones) is mandatory to ensure the client is focused and confidentiality is maintained.
• Technical Setup Assistance: The examiner may briefly utilize a remote access tool (like a helpdesk person) to log into the client's computer to assist with technical setup (e.g., screen sharing, audio settings). This ensures the client's device is correctly configured for the specific testing software, maximizing test validity.
• No Unauthorized Aids: The client must verbally confirm no unauthorized persons are present and that they will not access notes, the internet, or other resources during the testing process.
• Real-Time Observation: The neuropsychologist maintains continuous, real-time visual and auditory contact with the client, actively monitoring behavior, engagement, and the environment throughout the session.

• Most evalautions last 2–3 hours remote or in-person
• Forensic Evaluations: 4–5 hours (in-person)

Testing is flexible and adapted in real time to each client’s needs.

Our Academic & Workplace Accommodation Evaluations provide clear, actionable documentation for schools and employers. Out-of-network with superbill support ensures timely access to documentation for conditions like ADHD or learning disabilities without insurance delays. Note that direct communication with schools or employers is generally not included in the standard report fee.

Independent evaluations provide an objective second opinion when school testing may be incomplete or inaccurate. Dr. Davis offers comprehensive cognitive and academic testing, highlighting strengths, challenges, and providing recommendations for academic planning and effective self-advocacy.

Forensic Brain Injury & Concussion Evaluations are generally not covered by insurance due to their forensic and legal nature. These in-person evaluations assess the severity of TBI and related cognitive concerns. Reports are thorough but same-day results are not available because of their forensic nature, which requires detailed preparation for legal defensibility.

Generally, no. Remote cognitive tests used for typical clinical purposes do not meet the Daubert criteria required for legal admissibility. Attorneys typically require a full in-person forensic evaluation for defensible results in court.

However, special exceptions may apply. If a severe psychiatric disorder (such as profound agoraphobia or severe PTSD) or a critical medical condition prevents the client from physically leaving their residence, a court-ordered remote forensic evaluation may be possible, provided the neuropsychologist implements highly rigorous, court-approved security and proctoring protocols. This must be discussed with your legal counsel and the examining neuropsychologist first.

In traditional hospital systems, reports are often delayed by a fragmented workflow: a technician administers the tests, a student scores them manually, and the physician only reviews the raw data days or weeks later. This creates a lag in clinical synthesis.

Dr. Davis utilizes Advanced Digital Diagnostics and Real-Time Scoring. Because she personally performs every minute of the evaluation, the clinical interpretation happens in real-time. By the time the session concludes, the data has already been scored and integrated into a professional framework. This Physician-Performed Discovery model allows us to deliver definitive, specialist-led reports by the close of business or within 24 hours.

Actually, it is often more accurate. Traditional manual scoring is prone to clerical errors and 'transcription drift.' Our digital tools use millisecond-accurate timing and automated algorithmic scoring, which eliminates human entry errors. Furthermore, because the report is written while the clinical observations are fresh, it captures the nuances of behavior and effort that are often lost when a doctor waits two weeks to review a technician’s notes.

In Forensic Neuropsychology, a delay in reporting can stall litigation, miss court deadlines, or delay essential medical treatment for a client. For Executive health audits, rapid results allow for immediate succession planning or medical intervention. We provide 'Strategic Intelligence' at the speed of your professional needs, not the speed of hospital bureaucracy.

Despite the rapid turnaround, every report is a comprehensive medical-legal document. It includes raw data tables, clinical history, diagnostic impressions, and Actionable Recommendations for treatment, academic accommodations (IEP/504), or workplace adjustments.