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What is a
Neuropsychologist?

Choosing the right specialist matters. Neuropsychologists like Dr. Sara Schiff offer a path from questions to practical guidance through careful assessment.

 

For deeper insights into her work, visit her blog where she writes about her approach to evaluation and support.

Neuropsychological evaluations help connect brain function with learning, behavior, and daily life.

 

The evaluation process is designed to help individuals and families better understand strengths, challenges, diagnoses, and next steps.

 

Testing may measure areas such as language, visual-spatial skills, memory, attention, and executive functioning to help clarify autism, ADHD, learning differences, and related concerns.

 

Findings are explained in plain language, along with practical recommendations that can support home, school, and work.

 

Collaboration with families, educators, and physicians helps turn results into useful supports, including IEP or 504 planning and accommodations.

 

The focus is clear guidance that moves care forward, not labels for their own sake.

 

If you’re considering a neuropsychological evaluation, the next step is finding the right fit.


Learn more about Sara Schiff, Ph.D., or if you're ready, reach out directly to discuss whether an individualized evaluation is the right approach.

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Phone: 925-639-2404

1910 Olympic Blvd. Ste 225

Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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Sara Rice Schiff, Ph.D., California Licensed Clinical Psychologist with expertise in neuropsychology (CA PSY 20393).

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