If you’re preparing for a major standardized test like the MCAT, LSAT, GRE, or GMAT and feel your performance doesn’t reflect your true ability – you might qualify for exam accommodations. At The Brain Clinic, our licensed neuropsychologists specialize in fast, board-approved evaluations for testing accommodations. Each assessment is detailed, confidential, and designed to meet […]
If you’re a student or professional in New York City preparing for a major exam like the LSAT, MCAT, GRE, or GMAT, chances are you’re balancing tight deadlines, high expectations, and performance pressure. But what if your struggles with focus, reading speed, or time management aren’t just stress – but symptoms of something deeper? At […]
When preparing for high-stakes exams like the MCAT, LSAT, GRE, or GMAT, even the most dedicated students can face challenges such as anxiety, ADHD, or learning differences that affect performance. Fortunately, most testing boards offer exam accommodations – but the process to qualify can feel complicated and stressful. At The Brain Clinic, we simplify that […]
Need accommodations on a high-stakes test like the GRE, MCAT, LSAT, AND GMAT? Most testing associations require a neuropsych evaluation to receive accommodations. This is to document your abilities and ensure you receive the proper supports. We provide comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations with one of the fastest turnaround times on the east coast. You can have […]
If you’ve found yourself needing more time on standardized tests like the SAT, MCAT, LSAT, GRE, USMLE, etc. and need accommodations, you’ve likely discovered that most high-stakes testing organizations require formal documentation of your disability, such as a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation. We provide comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations with one of the fastest turnaround times on the […]
Biofeedback Neurofeedback: A new modality for treating brain problems by James Lawrence Thomas, PhD, BCIA-EEG published in the Archives of Medical Psychology, Vol 3 (1), May 2012 Neurofeedback is one modality of biofeedback which aims to train the electrophysiology of the patient’s brain to become more normal. A basic assumption is that if the […]
Anxiety – Complementary and Alternate Medicine. Anxiety is a common psychological disorder that affects a large proportion of both adults and children, and is significantly disruptive to quality of life. While primary treatment options often include medication, adverse side effects have led to an increased use of alternative treatments. Individuals with anxiety have been shown […]
Engaging in neurofeedback requires a strong commitment, as people may not experience the beneficial effects until 15 or more sessions. Some people will require forty or more sessions. It is usually not helpful for people to engage in a highly limited number of sessions, as change does not often occur quickly. It requires a time […]
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation vs. Neurofeedback Although stimulating the brain with electricity has refined itself in the last couple of decades, it is a scary thing to do- to zap brain with electricity. There may be memory problems that do not necessarily resolve. It also may cause brain damage. If you have funny brain of any […]
Learning Disability Evaluations May Be Tax Deductible It is hard for some families to afford the cost of learning disability evaluations. These can range from $3700 to as much as $5000 when the testing is done by a qualified professional. Well, there is good news for many families. There has been a recent IRS ruling […]