Huffman Psychology, PLLC
provides
quality neuropsychological and psychological services for individuals across the
lifespan in the Mid-Michigan area. Dr. Huffman specializes in
performing neuropsychological assessments. See below for detailed information
regarding services offered.
Jennifer L. Huffman, Ph.D., ABPP
- Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist
- Pediatric Neuropsychology Subspecialist
- Licensed
Psychologist
Dr. Jennifer Huffman is a board certified clinical neuropsychologist with a subspecialty certification in pediatric neuropsychology providing psychological and neuropsychological services in the Mid-Michigan area. These services include testing/evaluations for a wide variety of presenting problems, consultation, and therapy.
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Neuropsychological
Evaluation:
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Neuropsychology is the
study of brain/behavior relationships.
Dr. Jennifer Huffman conducts neuropsychological evaluations for a
variety of presenting problems that affect learning and cognition to determine
changes in memory functioning, attention and concentration, problem solving,
and emotional status. These functional
areas are often influenced by medical and psychological conditions, and
neuropsychological testing can clarify diagnoses and assist in treatment
planning. Conditions that affect
learning and cognition include:
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Learning Disorders
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
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Depression/Anxiety
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Head Injury
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Memory Impairment/Dementia
Dr. Jennifer Huffman
performs evaluations on individuals across the full life span. Usually, testing is completed in one day
across morning and afternoon sessions with breaks as needed to ensure maximum
performance. At times, it is appropriate
to arrange the testing in multiple brief sessions.
Areas Assessed
A typical
neuropsychological evaluation will involve assessment of the following:
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General Intellect
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Higher Level Executive Skills (e.g., sequencing,
reasoning, problem-solving)
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Attention and Concentration
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Learning and Memory
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Language
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Visual-Spatial Skills (e.g., perception)
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Motor and Sensory Skills
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Mood and Personality
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Behavioral Functioning
The specific tests and
procedures used are closely tailored to the individual client, considering the
client’s stage of development and the complexity of the problems.
Test Interpretation
Test scores are compared
to scores of large groups of healthy people to understand a client’s pattern of
strengths and weaknesses.
Written Reports and Recommendations
After the evaluation is
completed, Dr. Jennifer Huffman will meet with the client (and often with
family) to review the findings of the evaluation. At that time recommendations are made for
treatment or other interventions, ranging from teaching clients how to best
capitalize on the strengths in their learning style, to referral to an
appropriate professional in the client’s community for continued treatment of
their condition.
After discussing the
results, a written report can be made available to communicate the findings to
other professionals involved in the case.
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Educational Consultation:
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Dr. Jennifer Huffman
performs evaluations designed to help in decision making regarding appropriate
school placement or interventions needed to maximize success in learning. She is available to attend school meetings
and provide consultation to schools.
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Professional Consultation:
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Dr. Jennifer Huffman assists in litigation involving individuals with psychological or neuropsychological conditions. She provides independent medical evaluations and/or expert witness testimony.
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Psychological Treatment:
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As a therapist, Dr.
Jennifer Huffman offers a variety of treatment modalities for a broad array of
conditions and concerns. These include:
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Academic Problems
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Depression/Anxiety
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Adjustment Difficulties
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Other Psychological Conditions
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Professional
Presentations:
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Dr. Jennifer Huffman
enjoys the opportunity to lecture on a variety of topics in psychology and
neuropsychology. Topics from recent
presentations include:
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Intellectual Disability Across the Lifespan
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Using Neuropsychology to Understand Learning
Disorders
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Self-Management of ADHD in Adults
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Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
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Negotiating School Services after TBI
Dr. Jennifer Huffman is board certified in Clinical
Neuropsychology with a subspecialty in Pediatric Neuropsychology by the
American Board of Professional Psychology.
She received her doctorate and master’s degrees in clinical psychology
from Wayne State University. She also
gained assessment training at the Center for Forensic Psychiatry and
Dr. Jennifer Huffman
worked as the Manager of Henry Ford Allegiance Health Neuropsychology in