Forensic Psychological Examinations
Civil and criminal justice cases can often be strengthened by well-prepared psychological reports.
We provide independent assessments of defendants in criminal and juvenile cases and of victims in civil cases. Reports integrate information from various sources and document opinions and conclusions. We prepare comprehensive psychological evaluations for the defense, prosecution, and court personnel.
Forensic cases can involve:
Differential diagnosis
Mitigating factors
Addressing past circumstances
Validity of constitutional rights waivers
Criminal responsibility
Malingering
Violence risk assessment
Sex offender re-offense risk assessment
Personal injury and civil litigation
Civil competency
Fitness for duty
Assessment of mental retardation
Dispositional recommendations
Neuropsychological Examinations
Neuropsychological examinations are provided by a specialist who focuses on brain functioning. The purpose of a neuropsychological examination is to clarify how skills and behavior are connected to brain structures and systems. Comprehensive testing can identify areas of specific weaknesses and strengths. Your physician may want to use the information provided in a neuropsychologist's report along with other medical information to help make a well informed diagnosis.
Neuropsychological evaluations can involve:
IQs or general intelligence changes
Changes in key skills (reasoning, problem-solving)
Attention and concentration
Learning and memory
Language
Visuo-spatial skills
Sensory and motor skills
Mood and personality changes
Differentiation among various conditions
Measurement of changes or recovery over time
About our approach
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT. Clinical assessment entails using various kinds of recognized psychological tests to provide professional-to-professional consultations for:
Forensic examinations
Sentencing and disposition options
Treatment recommendations
Disability & diagnostic determination
Competency
Chemical dependency evaluations
Memory loss and dementia
Safety-sensitive personnel selection
A clinical psychologist's timely and comprehensive report can document the extent of a disability, help in the development of a treatment plan, and for other important purposes. Attorneys, psychiatrists, primary care physicians, and other professionals look to clinical psychologists for these diagnostic capabilities.
MAKING REFERRALS: We welcome referrals from attorneys, psychiatrists, primary care physicians, and organizations.
To make a referral, schedule an initial visit, or if you need more information, please call Dr. Philip Cardamone at 860 644-4472.
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Other ProviderCare Plus services:
ProviderCare Plus is an independent practice of qualified clinical psychologists. We work assertively within today's challenging managed care environment, emphasizing short-term treatment. Area professionals often refer patients to us for treatment who are involved with legal difficulties or are victims of crimes, accidents, and personal injury. We help people overcome emotional, lifestyle, and behavioral problems. Our approach is cognitive-behavioral. The starting point is often a person's thinking pattern. We then emphasize problem solving skills, behavior changes, and self-management.
Treatment services are usually covered by most health insurance plans. We participate in many plans. Forensic assessment services are usually arranged through attorneys or court personnel.
ProviderCare Plus
Behavioral Health Specialists & Psychological Consultants
152 Deming Street
South Windsor, CT 06074-3740
Call 860 644-4472
Fax 860 644-3001
