Biography
Vincent P. Culotta, Ph.D., ABN
About
Dr. Culotta is a Board-Certified Neuropsychologist and founder of NeuroBehavioral Associates. Dr. Culotta and his team have practiced in Columbia, MD, for the past 25 years, serving children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Culotta’s areas of interest include executive function disorders such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, learning disabilities such as dyslexia, and neurologic disorders. Dr. Culotta has worked with hundreds of families over the years, helping children, adolescents, and young adults recognize their strengths and achieve their goals.
Dr. Culotta is an active presenter at local and national conferences and provides training for health care providers and educators throughout the region. He is an active board member of the Autism Society of Maryland, a reviewer for the Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, and supervises doctoral interns and post-doctoral fellows.
Dr. Culotta and his wife, Cheryl, a nurse practitioner, have resided in Central Maryland for over 30 years and have two daughters, both with advanced degrees in healthcare. They enjoy local sports, time at the beach, and their two young grandchildren.
Education
B.S. with Honors from Pennsylvania State University, M.S. Clinical Psychology University of Memphis, APA approved predoctoral internship from West Virginia University School of Medicine, Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology University of Memphis
Neuroscience Series University of Maryland Medical School
Board Certification American Board of Professional Neuropsychology
Publications
Davis, M.R., Culotta, V.P., Levine, E.A., Hess-Rice, E. (2011), School Success for Kids with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Waco, TX: Prufrock Press, Inc.
McKnight, M, Culotta, V. (2012) “Comparing Neuropsychological Profiles Between Girls with Asperger’s Disorder and Girls with Learning Disabilities” published in Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities 27 (4) 247-253.
Culotta, V.P. and O’Connell, M.J. (2015), “Expert Testimony in Psychological Injury: The Special Case of the Child”. Journal of the Maryland Association for Justice, Trail Reporter Winter.
Weiss, S., Griffith, K., Blackwell, M., and Culotta, V. (2017). Performance Validity Testing in a Child and Adolescent Population. Abstract published in Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 30(6), 538-539.
Colley, J., Culotta, V. P., & Culotta, A. E. (2022). Cortical Vision Impairment: A case study of associated neurodevelopmental disorders and neuropsychological findings. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 37(6), 1291–1291. https://doi.org/10.1093/arclin/acac060.137.
McCarthy, H., Culotta, V. P., & Culotta, S. O. (2023). Intervention-resistant dyslexia: A neuropsychological profile. Abstract published in the Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology. acad067.212, https://doi.org/10.1093/arclin/acad067.212.
Presentations
Culotta, V. (February 2020). Dyslexia and Literacy: Understanding Anxiety and the Struggling Reader, The Dyslexia Foundation- UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Culotta, V. & Blackwell, M. (April 2020). Pathfinders for Autism. Radio Interview.
Culotta, V. McLaughlin, A. (June 2020). Autism Speaks, Screen Time and Remote Learning During COVID-19. Webinar.
Culotta, V. (October 2020). Dyslexia Talk, “Dyslexia and Literacy Conference: “Executive Functions – Oral Language Connections to Reading and Writing”. The Dyslexia Foundation -Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.
Culotta, V. (June 2022). Executive Functions: Development, Assessment and Implications for the Classroom & Beyond. Presentation for The Dyslexia Foundation. Bermuda.
Culotta, V. (August 2022). Executive Functions and AD/HD: Classroom & Beyond. Mount Saint Joseph High School, Baltimore.
Culotta, V. (April 2023). Executive Functions and AD/HD: A Neuroscience Perspective. Baltimore County SECAC.
Culotta, V (February 2024). Neuropsychological Assessment: Common Neurodevelopmental Disorder. Catholic Charities of Baltimore.
Culotta, V. (April 2024). Executive Dysfunction and Learning: A Neuropsychological Framework. Baltimore Psychological Association.
Interests
- ADHD
- Autism
- Learning disorders (e.g., dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia)
- Executive functioning
- Intellectual disability
- Memory and processing speed concerns
- Nonverbal learning disorder (NVLD)
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Seizure disorders
Overview of test
Assessment's Content
Each evaluation is tailored to the individual, but typically explores several key areas of brain functioning through structured tasks, interviews, and standardized testing.
Content covered in our comprehensive assessment:
- Intellectual and cognitive ability
- Attention and concentration
- Adaptive functioning
- Working and long-term memory
- Language comprehension and expression
- Visual–spatial and motor skills
- Executive functioning
- Academic skills
Cognitive and Intellectual Functioning
Assesses overall thinking skills like reasoning, problem-solving, and how information is processed.
Language and Communication
Looks at both receptive (understanding) and expressive (speaking, writing) language abilities.
Attention and Executive Functioning
Evaluates focus, impulse control, organization, and flexible thinking—skills often affected in ADHD.
Visual-Spatial and Motor Skills
Evaluates the ability to perceive, interpret, and organize visual information, as well as fine motor coordination.
Memory and Learning
Assesses short-term, long-term, and working memory capabilities (e.g., how well someone can retain, retrieve, and use new information).
Adaptive Functioning
Measures emotional regulation, social interaction, coping skills, and how well someone manages daily responsibilities.
Overview
Forensic Neuropsychology Services
NeuroBehavioral Associates offers comprehensive forensic neuropsychology services tailored to legal, medical, and insurance-related matters. Our experienced team includes clinicians with specialized training in forensic contexts, serving individuals from infancy through adulthood. Whether the concern involves brain injury, developmental trauma, or psychological harm, we provide objective, evidence-based evaluations to support legal decision-making.
Forensic cases we have experience in:
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Hypoxic-Anoxic Brain Injury
- Birth-related neurological injury
- Medical malpractice
- Psychological trauma and PTSD
- Workmen’s compensation and disability claims