Welcome to Empire Neuropsychological Services. ​We provide neuropsychological assessment for children, teens, and young adults in our Latham, NY office. Our evaluations follow the best scientific practices for helping young people with a range of developmental and medical concerns.

COVID-19 Response

For the safety of our patients and the community, evaluation procedures have been modified in response to COVID-19. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions below and reach out to us with additional questions or requests to schedule an appointment:
Are you seeing patients in your office for evaluations?
Yes. We are using technology solutions within the office to maintain physical distance. Traditional evaluations require your child to sit in an enclosed room, face-to-face, with the psychologist for hours at a time. Our solution allows an in-office meeting without sitting face-to-face.

What modifications have been made to mitigate risk?
Your child will visit the office but will sit in a different room from the psychologist. Testing will be administered through a virtual meeting over the computer screen. This allows your child and the psychologist to interact comfortably without masks to complete the testing. Your child has access to the testing materials needed in a quiet environment. You may enter the room to help situate your child or provide light support with following directions. All materials and work spaces are sanitized thoroughly after use and only one child visits the office per day.

Is testing with modifications a match for my child?
Maybe. Children younger than 7 probably need too much support to complete the tests without the psychologist present in the room. This style of testing is not a match for young children requiring a first-time evaluation for Autism because face-to-face play is very important for determining whether a young child is on the autism spectrum. If your older child is comfortable with following directions, with only light support needed, most concerns including autism can be addressed using technology to maintain physical distance. We are happy to discuss your child's needs on a case-by-case basis and make a decision together.

Can I meet with a psychologist without coming into the office?
Yes. You can schedule a consultation with a psychologist. This includes a review of past records (medical and school) and then a telephone or video call to talk about your child’s skills and behavior. The psychologist can offer suggestions for treatment and behavior strategies without ever meeting in person. Followup meetings can be scheduled to provide support with implementation of behavior strategies. 

Is there risk involved with coming to the office?
Yes. However, we are doing our best to mitigate risk by avoiding prolonged face-to-face contact..
 
When will traditional face-to-face testing resume at your office?
We are considering information from the CDC, psychology professional organizations, and science organizations. We are hesitant to test children face-to-face until it is safe to do so without wearing masks. We find that testing without masks is more comfortable for children and allows the psychologist to view facial expressions and other forms of nonverbal communication important in the evaluation process.
​The Pediatric Neuropsychological Evaluation is a detailed assessment of cognitive and academic skills linked to brain development. A profile of individual strengths and needs emerges leading to diagnosis and evidence-based recommendations for treatment. 
The Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluation is a comprehensive assessment that identifies Autism when it is present. Families are provided with a comprehensive report detailing evidence-based recommendations for treatment across home, school, and community. 
The ADHD Evaluation is a focused and brief evaluation to answer the question "does my child have ADHD?" Regardless of diagnosis, families are provided with a short report explaining the child's needs and providing recommendations for treatment.