Neuropsychological Testing in St. Charles, IL for Ages 6 to 90+
When something about thinking, learning, attention or memory doesn't add up, a neuropsychological evaluation can give you answers and a plan. Hesed Psychological Services provides comprehensive neuropsychological testing for ages 6 through older adults (90+): children, teens, adults and seniors. Our office is in St. Charles, and we serve families across Kane County and DuPage County, including Geneva, Batavia, Elgin, Aurora, South Elgin, Wayne, West Chicago, Wheaton, Winfield, Warrenville, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Naperville, Lombard and Downers Grove.
Led by a fellowship-trained clinical neuropsychologist
Our testing program is led by Dr. Benjamin Pyykkonen, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist and fellowship-trained clinical neuropsychologist. He completed his PhD at Illinois Institute of Technology and a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at Rush University Medical Center. He directs the doctoral program in clinical psychology at Wheaton College. He has published research in journals including Frontiers in Neurology, the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society and the Journal of the Alzheimer's Association. He has 20 years of clinical experience.
What a neuropsychological evaluation can help with
- ADHD and executive-functioning concerns, in children and adults
- Autism spectrum questions
- Learning difficulties and academic or school-planning questions
- Memory changes and telling normal aging apart from mild cognitive impairment
- Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, dementia with Lewy bodies and frontotemporal dementia
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion
- Epilepsy and stroke
- Emotional and diagnostic questions that affect treatment
- Medical-legal evaluations: capacity and competency, TBI, return-to-work and disability
What to expect: three meetings, completed within 6–8 weeks
A neuropsychological evaluation at Hesed is a series of three separate meetings:
1. Intake (about 1 hour, in person or by video). We review your concerns, history and any records, and decide which questions the evaluation needs to answer.
2. Testing session (3–8 hours, in person at our St. Charles office). You complete standardized tests of attention, memory, language, reasoning, processing speed, academic skills and mood. The length depends on the questions the evaluation needs to answer.
3. Feedback session (about 1 hour, in person or by video). We go over the results in plain language, answer questions and plan next steps. Next steps can include school accommodations, therapy or coordination with your physician. Your written report is then provided electronically, usually within 24–48 hours.
Timeline: the whole process, from your first contact with us through the feedback session, is completed within 6–8 weeks. Your written report follows electronically, usually within 24–48 hours of the feedback session.
Because Hesed also offers counseling, recommendations can turn into care right here. See our Counseling page.
Telehealth: the intake and feedback sessions can be held by video for clients anywhere in Illinois. With Dr. Ben Pyykkonen, Dr. Eiko Venovic, Dr. Jen Kern or Ben Wenzel, they can also be held by video for clients in other states, including PSYPACT jurisdictions. The testing session itself is in person at our St. Charles office.
Insurance and referrals
We are in-network for testing with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, UMR, Aetna, Cigna and Medicare. No referral is required to schedule testing with Hesed. Some insurance plans may require a referral or prior authorization for coverage, so we recommend checking with your plan; call (331) 707-4031, ext. 8 and we can help.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 AM–8 PM · Friday 8 AM–6 PM · Saturday 8 AM–2 PM · Closed Sunday
For more on specific evaluations, see our ADHD, Autism, Memory and Dementia pages.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get neuropsychological testing near me in Kane or DuPage County?
Hesed Psychological Services offers neuropsychological testing at 2580 Foxfield Road, Suite 201, in St. Charles. That's convenient to Geneva, Batavia, Elgin, Aurora, Wayne, West Chicago, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Naperville and the rest of Kane and DuPage Counties.
What ages do you test?
We test ages 6 through older adults, including people age 90 and beyond.
What's the difference between psychological and neuropsychological testing?
Psychological testing usually focuses on emotions, personality and behavior. Neuropsychological testing adds detailed measures of brain-related skills such as memory, attention, language, processing speed and problem-solving. That makes it useful for ADHD, learning concerns, brain injury, epilepsy and memory or dementia questions.
Does insurance cover neuropsychological testing?
Hesed is in-network for testing with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, UMR, Aetna, Cigna and Medicare. Coverage and prior-authorization rules vary by plan, so call (331) 707-4031, ext. 8, and we'll help you check.
How long does a neuropsychological evaluation take?
There are three meetings: a 1-hour intake, a 3–8 hour testing session and a 1-hour feedback session. The whole process is completed within 6–8 weeks of your first contact with us. Your written report is provided electronically after the feedback session, usually within 24–48 hours.
When will I get the written report?
After your feedback session, your written report is provided electronically, usually within 24–48 hours.
Can any part of the evaluation be done by video?
Yes. The intake and feedback sessions can be done by videoconference for clients in Illinois and, with Dr. Ben Pyykkonen, Dr. Eiko Venovic, Dr. Jen Kern or Ben Wenzel, for clients in other states, including PSYPACT jurisdictions. The testing session is in person at our St. Charles office.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is required to schedule testing with Hesed. Some insurance plans may require a referral or prior authorization for coverage, so we recommend checking with your plan; call (331) 707-4031, ext. 8 and we can help.
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Hesed Psychological Services · 2580 Foxfield Road, Suite 201, Saint Charles, IL 60174 · (331) 707-4031, ext. 8
