Assessments are billed on an hourly basis. Payments are due at the end of each appointment, and we help you use your insurance through a pay-and-claim process.

Many insurance providers in the UAE cover neuropsychological assessments, but the scope of coverage depends on your specific plan. Speak with you insurance provider to understand the scope and prerequisites for coverage.

Neuropsychological assessments are primarily conducted at the MapleTree Center. Initial interviews and
feedback sessions can be done online, and testing is conducted in-person at the clinic.

Doctors, such as Dr. Clarice Mendonca, who have completed advanced training clinical neuropsychology and
have the appropriate license to practice in Dubai and the country of the education, can competently offer
neuropsychological assessments.

Some of the standardized measures used include the latest versions of the Wechsler intelligence scale (WAIS-5,
WISC-5, and WASI-II), Comprehensive neuropsychological batteries (RBANS and NAB), academic achievement
tests (WIAT-4 and WRAT-5), memory tests (WMS-IV and CVLT-3), diagnosis-specific questionnaires (PHQ-9
and GAD-7, RAADS–R, ASRS) and personality measures (MMPI-3 and the Rorschach Inkblot Test).

Neuropsychological assessments facilitates early and accurate diagnosis. This includes determining the extent of
cognitive difficulties, if cognitive and behavioral changes are expected or not, and what affects your progress.
The results streamline intervention planning, which saves time, energy, and costs, and enables long term gains.

Brain scans, like CT or MRI, show the structure of the brain but not how it functions. Behavioral testing is the
best way to assess brain performance and understand the causes of symptoms.

No preparation is needed. The tests assess your natural abilities, so it’s best to come as you are.

No, the testing is not invasive, and psychologists are not trained to read minds. The tests evaluate how your brain functions, not your thoughts.

Yes, take your medication as usual on the day of the assessment. This helps us assess your performance under
your normal treatment plan and evaluate the effects of your current interventions.

The report includes a summary of your cognitive profile, diagnoses (if applicable), and personalized
recommendations for treatment and strategies based on your needs.

The assessment results will help guide your healthcare decisions. They provide insight into which treatments and strategies are best suited for you.

With your consent, Dr. Clarice obtains your history from your care team, including physicians, caregivers, and
teachers. She may also share your results to maximize benefit from a multidisciplinary treatment approach.

Common conditions include:

• • Neurodevelopmental/neurodiversity conditions: ADHD, autism, learning disorders, giftedness

  • Dementias: Alzheimer’s, frontotemporal dementia

  • Head injuries: Concussions, traumatic brain injuries

  • Movement disorders: Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, Tourettes

  • Epilepsies and seizures, autoimmune conditions, and metabolic syndromes

  • Fitness testing: sports, aeromedical, surgeries (bariatric, DBS, organ transplant)