Clarity changes everything. 

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At NBI, our Neuropsychology and Diagnostic Team helps families understand both straightforward concerns and more complex clinical presentations. Whether an individual is struggling with attention at school, has received multiple diagnoses, or a family is seeking clarity around long-standing or overlapping difficulties, we provide thoughtful, research-informed evaluations. 

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Our Neuropsychology and Diagnostic department is led by Dr. Amitai Abramovitch, who is a clinical neuropsychologist and researcher specializing in the relationship between psychological symptoms/psychiatric conditions and cognitive functioning. He works alongside Dr. David Tolin and our multidisciplinary team of licensed psychologists, neuropsychologists, and board-certified behavior analysts to provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations across development. 

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From Focused Questions to Complex Diagnostic Cases

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Specific concern, such as: 

• ADHD 
• Learning differences 
• Academic/occupational performance difficulties 
• Executive functioning challenges 

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More complex: 

• Multiple prior diagnoses 
• Anxiety, perfectionism, or OCD that affects attention or learning 
• Autism spectrum questions 
• Mood symptoms alongside cognitive concerns 
• Medical or neurological history 
• Longstanding academic struggles without clear explanation 

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Have you done “everything” — multiple evaluations, different therapies, school meetings — and still do not have clear answers?  

• Targeted testing can clarify strengths, weaknesses, and appropriate supports. 

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A Comprehensive Evaluation Can

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• Clarify or refine diagnoses 
• Differentiate between overlapping conditions and ruling out suspected conditions 
• Identify cognitive strengths that can be leveraged 
• Inform treatment planning  

• Tailor recommendations to achieve desired change  
• Support school accommodations or educational planning 
• Guide referrals for specialized services when needed 

 

Provide clarity on what’s causing one’s problems and how cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and developmental factors interact. 

• Not simply labeling a difficulty, but understanding how the brain, behavior, and environment are working together. 

• Diagnostic review and clinical integration. 

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When an Evaluation May Be Helpful

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• Does my school performance not match the effort I am putting in? 

• Have school accommodations failed to resolve the issue? 
• Do attention, memory, or organizational difficulties interfere with my daily life? 
• Does emotional distress affect my ability to learn? 
• Do I have autism, ADHD, or a specific problem in learning processes? 

• Do anxiety, OCD, ADHD, autism, mood, or learning concerns overlap in my case? 

• Could medical or neurological factors be contributing to my difficulties? 
• Did a previous evaluation fail to fully explain my ongoing challenges? 

• Have previous interventions not led to meaningful progress? 

• Are there disagreements among professionals about my diagnosis or treatment? 

 

Rather than focusing on one symptom, we examine the full profile to better understand patterns and guide next steps. 

• Complex cases often require careful differentiation between cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental factors. 

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Comprehensive Neuropsychological, Diagnostic, and Psychoeducational Evaluations  

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• We evaluate children, adolescents, and adults.  

• Assessment languages: English, Spanish, or Portuguese available.  

• Comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation  

• Clinical diagnostic evaluation 

• Autism-specific diagnostic evaluation  

• Full psychoeducational evaluation 

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 

• Specific Learning Disorders 

• Appropriate school placement 

• Academic and test accommodations  

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Each evaluation is conducted by trained doctoral-level psychologists under the supervision of a licensed neuropsychologist and is interpreted in accordance with current psychological science and ethical standards. 

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Process May Include  

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• Review of prior testing and medical records 
• Comprehensive diagnostic interviewing 
• Targeted testing sequence  
• Functional behavioral analysis 
• Multidisciplinary case conference

 

The goal is to understand the full clinical picture — not just individual symptoms — and help in the process of getting better.  

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An Evidence-Based Approach 

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In recent years, NBI has expanded its neuropsychological and research initiatives, strengthening our ability to analyze clinical data and apply current scientific findings to real-world cases. This growth supports both routine ADHD or learning assessments and more complex diagnostic consultations. 

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Evaluations are approached thoughtfully and systematically, integrating current research with clinical expertise. We focus on identifying patterns, clarifying diagnoses when appropriate, and providing practical, evidence-based recommendations that families and providers can implement. 

 

If you are unsure whether an evaluation is appropriate, our team will be happy to help you think through the options. ​