Services
Neuropsychological Evaluations
FAA / HIMS Evaluations
Aviation Consulting Services
NCAA Evaluations
Clinical Neuropsychological Evaluations
A neuropsychological evaluation provides in-depth information regarding cognitive, behavioral, and social-emotional functioning to establish a baseline, assist with differential diagnosis, and guide treatment. She helps individuals understand their current functioning while considering different factors that could contribute to their condition (e.g., psychiatric conditions, neurological conditions, medical conditions, medication side effects, psychosocial issues, cultural factors, environmental factors). The right diagnosis takes into account the whole picture which leads to comprehensive recommendations for proper treatment.
People may be referred for a clinical neuropsychological evaluation for various reasons, including suspicion of underlying cognitive issues, monitoring changes due to diagnosed conditions (such as stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, or TBI), assessing the need for increased care, understanding daily functional abilities, and developing strategies to improve areas of weakness.
Areas of functioning:
Neuropsychological evaluations typically assess the following areas of functioning:
Intellectual functioning
Academic achievement
Attention and processing speed
Executive functions (higher-order thinking abilities such as abstract reasoning, problem-solving, etc.)
Expressive and receptive language abilities
Visuospatial and perceptual abilities
Learning & memory
Motor and sensory functioning
Personality and emotional functioning
Specialty Areas (adults 18+)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
TBI / concussions
Cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) / Strokes
Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders
Normal Aging
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Dementia (Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementias, Parkinson’s dementia, Lewy Body disease, posterior cortical atrophy)
Anxiety & mood Disorders (e.g., anxiety, PTSD, depression)
Substance abuse (e.g., alcohol or drug dependence)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) & autoimmune disorders
Insomnia and sleep disorders
Epilepsy & seizure Disorders
FAA / HIMS Evaluations
Dr. Venus has been certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide aeromedical neuropsychological and psychological evaluations. She is a HIMS-trained neuropsychologist who recently attended the Human Intervention Motivational Study (HIMS) and Aerospace Psychology Conferences. Pilots, pilot candidates, and air traffic controller candidates may be referred for an aeromedical psychological or neuropsychological evaluation by the FAA to obtain or maintain a special issuance medical certificate. These evaluations are lengthy and follow specific guidelines.
Aviation Consulting Services
As an individual aviation consultant, Captain Venus provides specialized guidance to clients across the aviation industry, drawing on years of experience from civilian and military flying to address clients’ unique needs. His consulting services focus on optimizing personal aviation journeys, improving safety & operation protocols, and answering general aviation questions. A key area of his expertise is human factors, which enables him to help organizations better understand and mitigate the impact of human interactions with systems on aviation safety and efficiency. By applying best practices in crew resource management and training, he assists clients in enhancing their operational safety culture. With a personalized, hands-on approach, he is able to work closely with individuals, flight schools, or flight departments to find solutions that meet individual needs, improve efficiency, and reduce risk.
