Dr. Alter is called upon to conduct neuropsychological evaluations on a regular basis.  These evaluations consist of extended interviews and use of selected cognitive tests that put the brain to work to enable identification of patterns of strength or weakness in thinking that impacts day-to-day functioning.  These evaluations are typically requested by physicians to address questions about the impact of illness (e.g., Alzheimer’s dementia, vascular disease, multiple sclerosis, major depression), injury (e.g., brain injury, work injury, chronic pain), or other cognitive difficulties (e.g., adult attention deficit disorder or learning disability) on day-to-day functioning.  The evaluations result in recommendations that can guide an individual’s treatment to achieve higher levels of daily functioning.