Referrals for neuropsychological consultation and/or evaluation may arise from many conditions that can lead to problems with thinking, emotional and behavioral regulation, academic achievement, vocational adjustment and motor problems. Neuropsychological evaluation can provide insight into the differential diagnosis of presenting symptoms and the relative contribution of neurocognitive and/or non-neurocognitive factors. Recommendations for addressing identified problem areas can be part of an assessment.
Learning disabilities, reading disorders
Developmental delays (intellectual, language, motor)
Problems with attention (ADD, ADHD)
Memory loss
Concussion and traumatic brain injury
Stroke
Anoxia
Sleep disorders
Known or suspected dementia (e.g., FTD, Alzheimer’s disease)
Neurologic illness (e.g. multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease)
Mood and/or anxiety disorders
Mental Illness
Chronic Pain
Substance abuse (licit and illicit)
Dr. Levine has extensive forensic experience. In addition to conducting disability and capacity evaluations, he has served as an expert witness and has testified in deposition and at trial in both civil and criminal litigation. Over the years, testimony has addressed the following issues:
- Traumatic brain injury
- Exposure to toxins
- Electrical injury
- Stroke
- Dementia
- Substance abuse
- Anoxia
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Mood and/or anxiety disorders
- Post traumatic stress disorder
- Post-surgical complications
- Suspected malingering and somatoform disorders
- History of abuse
Please contact Dr. Levine directly for more information regarding forensic consultation.