East Bay ADHD
Neuropsychological Assessments
Kim Thompson, PhD, ABSNP
- Clinical Psychologist
- Board Certified in School Neuropsychology
- Berkeley, CA
With a bit of guidance, you can learn to embrace your ADHD, Autism, or Learning Disorder as a vital and valuable part of who you are. Just like every fingerprint is different—every brain is different. The actual challenges of being neurodiverse come from being in an environment that doesn’t support who you are. At East Bay ADHD, we’ll identify the ways in which the things that make you unique can become your greatest source of creativity and strength.
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My specialties are:
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ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
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Gifted, Talented, Twice Exceptional (GATE, 2E)
Neuropsychological Services for People Aged 7 and Older
What Colleagues Say:
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"Kim is warm, professional, smart, and dedicated to helping neurodivergent kids and adults. I love her passion for her work. As a fellow mental health provider, I feel confident that those I refer to her for either psychological assessment or therapy are well cared for."
--- Therapist
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"I appreciate Dr. Thompson's warm approach and nuanced knowledge of A.D.H.D. presentations as well as myriad others. I am always happy to send folks her way confident that they will be in good hands."
-- Therapist
Neuropsychological Assessments for Adults
Some people have gone their whole lives feeling like they can’t fit into “normal” society without knowing why—until they receive a diagnosis that helps them to make sense of their experiences. Being diagnosed with ADHD, ASD, or a Learning Disorder doesn’t need to define you, but it often provides the clarity you need to address that nagging sense that things just aren’t adding up. I conduct thorough neuropsychological assessments and write comprehensive reports that can be used for interventions and/or workplace or educational accommodations. As needed, we may wish to follow up with emails or additional debriefing sessions.
Neuropsychological Assessments for Children
A child who is struggling in school can experience heightened emotions and compounding issues—and the thought of being “tested” is often quite frightening! I pride myself on helping children 7 and older to settle in and enjoy the experience of engaging puzzles and games. As the mother of a girl with ADHD, I appreciate how important it is to create a space that feels safe and calm. With a diagnosis in hand, children and teens can finally access the 504 plan or Individual Education Programs (IEP) that will enable them to focus on the things that bring them joy and fulfillment.
