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ASSESSMENT
Scroll down for more details regarding specific types of neuropsychological and forensic assessment frequently administered by Dr. Mintz
NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
A neuropsychological evaluation is a series of tests that aim to determine how an individual's brain is functioning. An evaluation can assess broader cognitive functioning, executive functioning issues, learning issues, memory, processing speed, attention, mood, personality, and social functioning. Neuropsychological assessment can be used in the diagnosis of the following disorders:
intellectual disabilities
learning disabilities
neurologic disorders
traumatic brain injuries
autism spectrum disorders
mood disorders
neurocognitive effects of trauma
FORENSIC ASSESSMENT
Psychological assessment for forensic purposes can be useful in providing information about how an individual's psychological state may relate to specific legal circumstances or possible outcomes associated with legal issues.
Dr. Mintz has experience administering forensic evaluations associated with the following legal circumstances:
competency
asylum
crime victims
hardship waivers/I-601A
VAWA
U-Visa/T-Visa
citizenship renouncement
incarcerated youth
malingering
Psychological assessments are administered independently. Fees are not contingent on the outcome of the evaluation.