Oakland Neuropsychology Center Welcomes Our New Staff Member
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by Oakland Neuropsychology
8M ago
We are delighted to bring Abigail Colvin onto our team of professionals here at Oakland Neuropsychology Center. Abigail is a resource room teacher within the Hartland School District, and as a 2022 Hope College graduate, she is certified to teach Elementary Education and Special Education. She also has a focus on Learning Disabilities and Emotional Impairments and she will be a great asset to our center. Additionally, she also has a Master’s in Learning Experience Design from Western Governors University. These have allowed her to utilize evidence-based strategies that are best for these diver ..read more
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Help! I’m Struggling in Math: Dyscalculia
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by Oakland Neuropsychology
1y ago
Dyscalculia refers to challenges in math. It is a learning disorder that affects a person’s ability to process math information. Signs of dyscalculia can look different across people, and across ages. Here are some of the common signs of dyscalculia: In Preschool and Kindergarten: Difficulty learning to count Problems recognizing or forming patterns (ex. size, shape, number) Struggling to understand the value of numbers Difficulty remembering the fundamentals when it comes to simple math facts In Elementary and Middle School: Difficulty grasping concepts of addition, subtraction, multipl ..read more
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Dyslexia Testing in Bloomfield Hills
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by Oakland Neuropsychology
1y ago
‘I think my child might be dyslexic’ or ‘I think I might be dyslexic’ are often concerns people share with us when they call our clinic.  Good news! We are equipped to help you answer this question and guide you with appropriate interventions! What is dyslexia? Dyslexia is a reading disorder. People with dyslexia have a difficult time identifying and associating speech sounds with letters and words. Is there a test for that? There are many tests that can be used to determine whether a person is struggling with a reading disorder or dyslexia. The tests we use depend on the age of the pers ..read more
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What is a Psychological Evaluation?
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by Oakland Neuropsychology
1y ago
‘Psychological evaluation’ is a rather broad term that can mean different things depending on who is requesting it. We often get calls from people asking for a ‘psychological evaluation’ for themselves, a child, or a family member. It is typically helpful to ask the person who suggested the evaluation for more specific information as to why such an evaluation is requested. For example, asking them ‘what is the referral question?’ or ‘what type of information are you looking to obtain?’ can clarify this process. This helps us determine what type of evaluation is being requested and more import ..read more
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Welcome To The Practice! Sarah Vollmers B.S.
Oakland Neuropsychology Center | Neuropsychology Blog
by Oakland Neuropsychology
1y ago
Oakland Neuropsychology center is delighted to welcome Sarah Vollmers, B.S. as she joins our office team. We appreciate the professionalism and positive demeanor she brings to our office as we look forward to seeing her work with our clients. Sarah Vollmers, B.S. has been teaching lower-elementary in Detroit for the last 10 years. She completed her bachelor’s degree in elementary education at Oakland University in 2012. Sarah is passionate about building a strong foundation in the early years of child development. She has a deep understanding of the tools and skills that need to be mastered e ..read more
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Respecting Individuals’ Gender Pronouns
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by Oakland Neuropsychology
1y ago
What are pronouns? Although pronouns appear to have recently emerged as a topic of interest, they have been used to reference individuals’ gender identity for centuries. While most individuals use pronouns which reflect their sex assigned at birth (SAB), up to 25% of LGBTQ+ individuals use pronouns which fall outside their SAB, and instead align with their gender identity. While sex (generally male and female) is biologically-driven, gender (boy, girl, nonbinary, etc.) refers to how an individual identifies themselves, and may not always match their SAB or physical appearance. What pronouns a ..read more
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Memory Problems
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by Oakland Neuropsychology
2y ago
Have you ever asked yourself “Why did I come into this room?” or “What was the name of that actor?” and wondered why the answer didn’t come to you right away? These are common experiences that come with age, and people often question whether they have memory problems or early stages of dementia. Memory is actually quite complicated as there are various types of memory such as memory for things you hear vs. memory for things you see. In addition, in order for us to remember something, several steps need to take place, and when one stage is interrupted or dysfunctional, we may not be able to re ..read more
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Studying with Sabrina Stevanovic B.A., M.S.
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by Oakland Neuropsychology
2y ago
Studying may seem like a daunting task, especially in a subject that you don’t find enjoyable. Studying can feel even more daunting when you don’t have the necessary tools and understanding of how, when and what to study. Not all teachers provide study guides that will resemble the test, so having a toolkit of various study strategies is important to feel more prepared to do your best. One strategy is planning your study time accordingly. It is important to space out your study sessions and study in increments.  Studying for a big test does not need to be done in one ..read more
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Depression and Anxiety in Children and Teenagers
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by Oakland Neuropsychology
2y ago
We all recognize that these have been particularly challenging times for many people, and this obviously includes children and adolescents. Depression and anxiety problems in young children and teenagers have definitively increased over the past several months. Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics referred to it as a ‘national emergency in child and adolescent mental health’ (see: AAP, AACAP, CHA declare national emergency in children’s mental health | American Academy of Pediatrics (aappublications.org) In my practice, I have been able to see firsthand the impact of mental health iss ..read more
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Academic Support and ADHD Coaching
Oakland Neuropsychology Center | Neuropsychology Blog
by Oakland Neuropsychology
3y ago
We are all unique learners. Learning can be challenging. For some students learning can be tough and very difficult.  Everyone’s brains are wired differently and require information to be presented in uniquely tailored ways that best resonate with them.  These struggles do not stop with school; it trickles down into the key pillars that comprise ‘school’: Studying Organization Time management Short- and long-term planning Setting realistic and achievable goals All of these distinctive elements of learning can be incredibly challenging and difficult but are crucial for academic and ..read more
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