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An Introduction to the Neurocore Assessment

BY LAUREN ALLEN

ADHD diagnoses are on the rise, and looking at trends over
the past few decades, there’s no sign of this trend slowing down
anytime soon. Today, an estimated one in nine children in the
U.S. have an ADHD diagnosis as compared to about one in 20
in the 1980s.
But ADHD is just one of the many conditions that have
shown a similar progression. Anxiety and depression mimic
the ADHD trend. Not to mention other ailments that may not
receive a formal diagnosis, like stress levels continuing to
increase and sleep issues rising as a result.
It’s easy to see how the lines can get blurred between these
types of conditions. They’re complex and oftentimes a symp-
tom checklist isn’t enough to get the whole picture. Someone
with ADHD, for example, might show symptoms aligning with
anxiety. On top of that, people will frequently have co-existing
conditions – like depression that causes stress and anxiety.
Neurocore uses a select suite of checklists and tests as part of
the diagnostic assessment process, allowing for a clear picture
of what the client is experiencing. The suite includes industry
gold standard behavioral checklists that covers ADHD, anxiety, heart and lungs are functioning cohesively with one another.
and depression symptom domains. Validated sleep question- Good cohesion between the respiratory and cardiovascular sys-
naires, as well as sustained focus and performance tests, are tems is vital to brain health.
also used. Based on the results of the questionnaires and the This combination of standardized, reliable, and validated
intake interview conducted by clinical specialists, the DSM-5 is testing allows for an accurate and holistic look at a client’s
then used to make a diagnosis. areas of concern. With this vital information, a comprehensive
In addition, Neurocore also conducts a 19-channel full cap report can be provided to all referring physicians, inclusive of
QEEG, which generates a brain map. This map is used to help a formal diagnosis.
gain an understanding of what is happening at the brain level Neurocore is in network with numerous insurance carriers –
by comparing it to an age-normed database. By determining all of which cover the assessment.
how optimally the brain is functioning, we can pinpoint the
root cause of what is contributing to any unwanted symptoms To learn more about Neurocore, the assessment process, or to
or challenges. The brain map, along with the DSM-5 diagnosis, tour one of the brain performance centers, call (800) 600-4096
allows for a greater level of insight into the client or patient’s or visit neurocorecenters.com.
symptoms and concerns.
The final component to the assessment looks at heart rate Frye, Devon. Rodden, Janice. Explaining the Global Rise in ADHD
variability. This important test measures heart rate and breath- Diagnoses. Retrieved from https://www.additudemag.com/explaining-
ing patterns. Data is then analyzed to determine if the client’s the-global-rise-in-adhd-diagnoses/

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