Comprehensive Neuropsychological Testing in Wylie, TX
Discover how your brain functions and get a clear path forward with testing tailored to your unique needs.
Something doesn’t feel quite right—maybe it’s focus issues, memory lapses, emotional ups and downs, or behavior that doesn’t add up. It's easy to feel stuck when you have unanswered questions about your mental health or child's development.
With our assessments, we go beyond surface-level symptoms to uncover how your brain works, giving you real answers and direction. Whether you are dealing with ADHD, autism, mood disorders, or memory concerns, our compassionate team is here to support you. Our comprehensive neuropsychological testing at Mud Hook Mental Health can help you find clarity and direction.
What Is a Neuropsychological Assessment?
Neuropsychological assessments, or neuropsychological tests, are specialized evaluations that help us understand your brain. By examining your cognitive, emotional, and psychological functioning, the test assesses your thinking and feeling, your ability to solve problems, and your ability to handle daily tasks.
This type of testing can uncover patterns related to attention, memory, learning, language, mood, and behavior. The better we understand your brain, the better we can support your mental health journey. When we identify both strengths and challenges, we can create a treatment plan that's tailored to your unique needs.
Why Choose Comprehensive Neuropsychological Testing?
Some people struggle with symptoms for years, trying different medications or therapies without ever receiving a clear diagnosis or treatment plan. A comprehensive neuropsychological test changes that by providing clarity, accuracy, and direction.
Here’s what this testing can do for you:
Understand your brain’s strengths and weaknesses: Learn how you process information, solve problems, and where you might need extra support.
Get an accurate diagnoses: Get rid of vague or partial diagnoses: testing pinpoints exactly what's wrong.
Avoid misdiagnosis from standard interviews: Neuropsychological testing uses proven tools and data for better accuracy than clinical interviews.
Personalized, data-driven care plans: Personalized care plans tailored to you, not just a general approach.
What Does the Neuropsychological Testing Process Involve?
At Mud Hook Mental Health, our testing process is designed to be thorough, supportive, and easy to follow. We break it down into three clear steps so you know exactly what to expect.
Who Needs Neuropsychological Testing?
If you've been experiencing symptoms that don't quite have a name-or if you've tried multiple treatments without results, neuropsychological testing can be extremely helpful. In addition, it is ideal for families seeking answers about their child's behavior or development.
You might benefit from testing if:
You’re experiencing mental health symptoms without a clear diagnosis
You’ve tried therapy, medication, or other treatments but still feel stuck
Your child is struggling with focus, learning, or emotional regulation
You’ve noticed recent changes in your memory, attention, or cognitive function
You’re looking for a more personalized and data-driven approach to treatment
A neuropsychological test can provide the clarity and direction you need if you're tired of guessing. We can help you or your loved one move forward with confidence and a plan that truly fits the brain's functioning.
Conditions We Assess
We offer neuropsychological testing to individuals aged 18 months to 89 years old. Whether you need clarity for yourself or your child, we can help. Here’s a closer look at the conditions we commonly assess per age group:
Children (18 months – 6 years): Autism Spectrum Disorders, Speech and language delays, and Sensory processing challenges
Youth (6 – 17 years): ADHD, Autism, Behavioral and mood disorders, PTSD and trauma-related symptoms, and Learning differences
Adults (18 – 89 years): ADHD and executive functioning difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorder, PTSD, Mood and personality disorders, and Memory concerns and baseline dementia screening
Whatever your age or concern, neuropsychological testing can help you find clarity and direction. As soon as we understand how the brain functions, we can help you move forward with confidence-equipped with answers, insights, and a personalized plan.
Commonly Asked Questions About Neuropsychological Testing
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The full process typically includes three appointments:
Intake session (1 hour)
Comprehensive testing (4–5 hours)
Results and feedback session (1 hour)
You'll also receive a written report with a treatment plan.
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Testing is helpful for children, teens, and adults experiencing issues with focus, memory, learning, mood, or behavior, especially if previous diagnoses or treatments haven’t provided clarity.
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Not exactly. Psychology evaluates emotional or behavioral symptoms, while neuropsychology tests focus on how the brain processes information across multiple areas, such as memory, attention, language, and reasoning.
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In addition to a detailed feedback session, you will receive a written report that contains your results, diagnoses (if applicable), and a tailored treatment plan. We’ll walk you through it and answer any questions you have.
Our Approach to Neuropsychological Testing
The neuropsychological testing process at Mud Hook Mental Health goes far beyond surface-level evaluations. In order to fully understand your mental and cognitive health, we take a comprehensive, brain-based approach. Here's how we do it:
Understanding Your Brain’s Strengths: With comprehensive testing, you will learn how your brain solves problems and how your strengths and weaknesses effect both cognitive and psychological functioning! You get to see a full breakdown of how your brain performs.
Differential Diagnosing for Accurate Clarity: Neuropsychological testing allows us to pinpoint exactly what struggles may be interfering with your daily functioning and leads to more accurate diagnosing. No more longstanding lists and feeling like every diagnosis “sort of fits”
Personalized Treatment Planning: With a better understanding of your unique brain, treatment plans become more individualized and your treatment team can help you with specific problem areas. This decreases treatment fatigue, cost, and feeling like “you’ve tried everything but it hasn’t worked” .
Get to the Root of Your Problem.
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