Neuropsychological Evaluations
Alexander Tan, Ph.D.
Alexander Tan, Ph.D. is a licensed pediatric neuropsychologist who specializes in the assessment of children, adolescents, and young adults with neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders including ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities. In addition to his private practice, he is a pediatric neuropsychologist at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and co-directs the CHOC Heart Institute Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Clinic, in addition to being the CHOC Representative to the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcome Collaborative.
How does a Neuropsychological Evaluation help?
A neuropsychological evaluation can answer questions related to how your child’s brain function affects their thinking, learning, emotions, and behaviors. Whether you’re looking for diagnostic clarity, wondering about the impact of your child’s medical history, or just unsure how to help your struggling child, an evaluation can help identify your child’s unique strengths and weaknesses to optimize their development. Dr. Tan also works with you to create a comprehensive treatment plan and follows your child throughout their development. Below are some examples of questions a neuropsychological evaluation can answer:
How is this different?
Both a science and an art, Dr. Tan’s distinctive approach means that his evaluations are comprehensive and evidence-based, while also being individualized and personalized to maximize your child’s potential.
Unlike other kinds of evaluations, a neuropsychological evaluation is oftentimes the most comprehensive evaluation you can receive, as it assesses every part of your child’s functioning:
Medical History
Development
Cognitive Abilities
Academic Achievement
Psychosocial Functioning
The evaluation will provide you with thorough answers to all of your questions, both face-to-face and in the form of a comprehensive written report that will provide your child’s family, schools, and other professionals with everything they need to support your child.