Comprehensive Evaluations for Adults

We believe every mind is uniquely brilliant, with its own way of processing, learning, and experiencing the world, and that these innovative perspectives drive meaningful progress. We celebrate the people in our world who live and learn differently, forge their own paths, and teach us by bringing their unique perspective to the world. We want to empower you to live your best life.

Here are a couple of highlights that set us apart:

• Quality and Timeliness: We know that finding the right help can make all the difference, and we’re here to help you move forward. Our extensive training and experience in adult neuropsychology and our investment in the latest technology allow us to provide the highest quality evaluations efficiently and effectively. We strive to keep our waitlist under 2 months. Evaluations (including interviews, testing, and feedback) are completed in one day, and reports are available the next week so you can start taking the next steps immediately.
• Experienced and Connected: Our team of neuropsychologists has the highest level of training in adult neuropsychology, with specific expertise in ADHD, dyslexia and cognitive assessment. Together, they have established relationships with coaches, therapists, and other providers in the Twin Cities area to facilitate the next steps for interventions and accommodations.
• Whole-Person Approach: Because of our neuropsychologists’ specialized training and experience, they have a deep understanding of neurodiversity and other relevant factors that may be affecting you. They will listen to your concerns with the utmost care and compassion and provide an evaluation uniquely tailored to you.
• Positive and Strengths-Based Approach: We believe a neuropsychological evaluation can help provide a deeper understanding of the root cause of struggles and identify an individual’s strengths. With a clear understanding of each person’s unique brilliance and challenges, we open doors to personal growth and lifelong success.
• Data-Driven: Our evaluation method minimizes personal bias and provides high validity through standardized data collection. Our use of the latest technology allows our neuropsychologists to monitor scores and develop recommendations in real time.

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Many adults struggle in work, academics, or other aspects of life, but might not meet the necessary criteria to receive a clinical diagnosis. A clinical diagnosis requires a specific threshold of symptoms to be met, but most people appreciate the information they learn about themselves even without a formal diagnosis. An evaluation provides valuable insights into your cognitive strengths and challenges, along with a set of supports and next steps that are uniquely tailored to you.

If you have been evaluated previously, the neuropsychologists will appreciate reviewing those documents ahead of time. Please upload prior evaluation documents to the client portal when completing your initial paperwork.

We believe it’s important to provide a comprehensive evaluation for each child. Unfortunately, insurance companies set very specific requirements about how much time can be spent on portions of an evaluation, which often greatly limits the ability to be comprehensive. Minnesota Neuropsychology is an out-of-network provider, which means we do not bill or accept payment from insurance directly. By not accepting insurance, we can focus on providing the best possible service to our clients with the most up-to-date tools, research, and thorough and personalized evaluations.

Some insurance plans offer partial reimbursement for neuropsychological evaluation services. If your insurance does provide partial reimbursement, we provide a “superbill,” which is the document insurance requires for out-of-network reimbursement. Please be aware that insurance reimbursement varies by provider and plan, and not all offer reimbursement.Please read our Fees & Payment web page for important details.

A formal ADHD diagnosis provides clarity to why certain tasks have always felt more challenging, helping you understand that difficulties with focus, organization, or time management aren’t personal failings but neurological differences that can be addressed.

With a diagnosis, you may gain access to academic/workplace accommodations like flexible scheduling, written instructions, quieter workspaces, or extended deadlines. Some employers are legally required to provide reasonable accommodations, but there are typically requirements, including a formal diagnosis of ADHD, to access them.

The diagnosis also opens doors to tailored interventions. Working with specialists, you can explore medication options, ADHD coaching, or therapy for ADHD. Most importantly, a formal diagnosis helps you advocate for yourself more effectively and gives concrete language to describe your needs in work, education, or healthcare settings. Learn more about our ADHD evaluations for adults and our assessments of ADHD for women, which are historically undiagnosed.

A formal dyslexia diagnosis brings understanding to experiences that may have caused confusion for years. Many adults discover that their difficulties with reading speed, spelling, or processing written information aren’t due to lack of intelligence, but to specific differences in how their brain processes language.

In educational settings, a diagnosis unlocks accommodations like extended test time, oral exams instead of written ones, audiobooks, or text-to-speech software. For adults returning to school or pursuing professional development, these can make the difference between struggling and succeeding.

The diagnosis also connects you with specialized dyslexia tutoring that uses research-based approaches explicitly designed for how dyslexic brains learn. Beyond formal support, having a diagnosis helps you make informed decisions about tools, strategies, and life choices that work with your learning profile rather than against it.Learn more about our dyslexia evaluations for adults.

We offer two comprehensive testing options:

• ADHD-focused evaluation: Concentrates primarily on ADHD assessment and diagnosis.
• Comprehensive cognitive evaluation: Includes ADHD assessment  plus additional cognitive testing covering IQ, executive functioning, memory, and academic testing if needed.

We recommend comprehensive cognitive testing if you need academic accommodations, want to understand your complete cognitive profile, seek a memory baseline for future comparison, or have additional concerns beyond ADHD. This expanded testing can identify strengths and challenges across different cognitive domains, providing a fuller picture of how your mind works.

Both options provide thorough reports with tailored recommendations, including medication, coaching, therapy, and other evidence-based interventions. Your clinician can help you determine which evaluation best fits your needs and goals.If you have questions about which option is right for you, schedule a Free Discovery Call.