Biography
Susan M. Douglas M.S.
About
Susan Douglas, M.S., Lead Psychometrist, earned her master’s degree in Clinical
Psychology and has been working with NeuroBehavioral Associates for over 20 years.
She has developed a comprehensive skill set in the evaluation and standardized
assessment of cognitive, academic, and behavioral concerns across the lifespan.
Specific areas of interest and extensive experience for Susan include autism, learning
differences, executive functioning, and traumatic brain injury.
Ms. Douglas is also integrally involved in the development and implementation of
training and education programs for staff psychometrists, doctoral externship students,
and post-doctoral fellows at NeuroBehavioral Associates. She is an associate member
of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology (AACN) and the National
Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN), as well as a member of the Maryland
Psychological Association (MPA) and the National Association of Psychometrists (NAP).
Education
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY Baltimore, MD
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology September 1998
TOWSON UNIVERSITY Towson, MD
Bachelor of Science May 1995, double major in Psychology and Sociology
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