Biography
Danielle M. Stone Psy.D.
About
Dr. Stone has experience working with individuals across the lifespan, providing comprehensive evaluations for children, teens, adults, and older adults. Dr. Stone earned her Masters in Forensic Psychology and then her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Washington DC. She completed an APA-approved internship at the Washington DC Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center on the neuropsychology track. Dr. Stone then completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at the Chesapeake Postdoctoral Neuropsychology Training Consortium and The Center for Assessment and Treatment.
Dr. Stone has experience conducting comprehensive evaluations for a range of neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive conditions, including ADHD, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, autism spectrum disorder, dementia, learning differences, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and traumatic brain injury. Dr. Stone incorporates a strengths-based, holistic approach to evaluations, recognizing and addressing the diverse factors that contribute to each individual’s cognitive, emotional, social, and overall well-being.
Dr. Stone and her husband have two young sons. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching sports, being outdoors, and traveling.
Education
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington, D.C.
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
American Psychological Association (APA) Accredited
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington, D.C.
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
American Psychological Association (APA) Accredited
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington, D.C.
Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology: Professional Counselor Licensure Track
Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, PA
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Forensic Science
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