Biography
Kirk M. Griffith, Ph.D., MBA
About
Dr. Griffith is a licensed psychologist with over 40 years of combined clinical and healthcare leadership experience. He received his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University of South Florida, and his MBA, with a concentration in health services management, from Duke University. For the past 25 years, he has practiced as a neuropsychologist working with children, adolescents, and adults. His clinical interests include neurodevelopmental differences such as autism, ADHD, and learning challenges, and helping individuals of all abilities achieve their highest potential.
Dr. Griffith has served on professional association, university, and nonprofit boards. He previously served as a forensic consultant to the Maryland Department of Health – Developmental Disabilities Administration.
He and his wife enjoy sailing, traveling, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.
Education
MBA Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
Concentration: Health Services Management
Ph.D. University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program
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
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