FAA/Aviation Neuropsychology
Dr. DePrima is a COGScreen AE-2 provider and HIMS (Human Intervention Motivation Study) Neuropsychologist.
Dr. DePrima provides aviation neuropsychology services that meet specifications for neuropsychological examination required for medical certification/re-certification.
Common conditions for current or aspiring aviators/air traffic controllers include:
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – ADHD/ADD – Fast Track and Standard Track
- Substance Abuse/Dependence
- SSRI/Antidepressant Medications
- Potential Neurocognitive Impairment
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Neuropsychological Evaluation
Clinical Neuropsychological Evaluation
Neuropsychological evaluations can assist with diagnostic and treatment planning and provide information about a person’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses.
Common reasons to request a neuropsychological evaluation include the following conditions and disorders:
- Traumatic brain injury/concussion
- Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias
- Movement Disorders (e.g. Parkinson’s, Huntington’s disease)
- Multiple Sclerosis and Other Demyelinating Conditions
- Immunodeficiency/Infectious disorders (e.g. HIV)
- Brain tumors
- ADHD
Forensic/IME
Neuropsychological evaluations can assist with diagnostic and treatment planning and provide information about a person’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses.
Common reasons to request a neuropsychological evaluation include the following conditions and disorders:
- Traumatic brain injury/concussion
- Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias
- Movement Disorders (e.g. Parkinson’s, Huntington disease)
- Multiple sclerosis and Other Demyelinating Conditions
- Immunodeficiency/Infectious disorders (e.g. HIV)
- Brain tumors
- ADHD
Acceptable Case Examples:
- Cognitive and Psychological Disability and Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Post Concussion Syndrome
- Known or Suspected Dementia
- Stroke
- Anoxia
- Other Neurologic Disorders (e.g. multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease)
- Mood and/or Anxiety Disorders
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder