Blackburn Clinical Services in Los Angeles arranges memory and cognitive testing for children, teens and adults who want a clear picture of how their memory, attention, processing speed and executive function are working. Evaluations are conducted by licensed psychologists, and testing sessions take place in person in Culver City. Each evaluation ends with a written report and a feedback session, with practical recommendations for school, work and care.
Call to book or ask a questionMonday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Tell us what has changed and we will talk through whether testing fits.
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- Children, teens and adults
- Measures
- Memory, attention, processing speed, executive function, language and visual spatial skills
- You receive
- A written report, a feedback session to go over the results, and recommendations
- Typical timeline
- Usually about two weeks from the first appointment to feedback and the written report. Testing itself is 4 to 6 hours.
- Where testing happens
- Testing sessions take place in person in Culver City
- Referral
- Referrals from doctors, therapists and schools are welcome but not required; anyone can call to book
- Phone
- (888) 870-7405, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM
What cognitive testing measures
- 01MemoryLearning and recalling what you hear and see, right away and after a delay.
- 02AttentionStaying focused, filtering distraction and holding information in mind.
- 03Processing speedHow quickly you take in information and respond accurately.
- 04Executive functionPlanning, organizing, starting tasks and switching between them.
- 05LanguageFinding words, understanding and expressing ideas.
- 06Visual spatial skillsSeeing how things fit together and copying or building designs.
Reasons people ask for memory testing
- Noticing changes in memory, focus or word finding
- Schoolwork or work suddenly feeling harder to keep up with
- Questions after an illness, medical treatment or substance use
- Wanting a baseline to compare against in the future
- Wanting to know whether stress, mood or sleep is affecting thinking
- Understanding how you learn best, as a student or a professional
New or worsening memory problems should also be discussed with a physician, who can check for medical causes. With your permission, results can be shared with your doctor or therapist.
How results connect to care
- TherapyTherapy for anxiety, depression, stress or substance use when these are affecting thinking, at our Mar Vista office or by secure video for clients in California.
- School and workSpecific recommendations, and documentation for accommodations when it is clinically supported.
- Psychiatric carePsychiatric care can be arranged when medication is part of the conversation.
Questions about memory and cognitive testing
What does cognitive testing measure?
It measures how well different thinking skills work: memory, attention, processing speed, executive function (planning, organizing and switching between tasks), language and visual spatial skills. Results are compared with people of the same age so strengths and weaknesses stand out.
When does memory testing make sense?
Common reasons include noticing changes in memory or focus, trouble keeping up at school or work, questions after an illness, medical treatment or substance use, wanting a baseline to compare against later, or wanting to know whether stress, mood or sleep is affecting thinking.
Is memory testing only for older adults?
No. Students, working adults and teens are tested too, for example when concentration has slipped, when schoolwork suddenly feels harder, or when someone wants to understand how they learn best.
Can anxiety or depression affect memory?
Yes. Anxiety, depression, poor sleep and stress can all affect attention and memory. Testing helps separate these effects from other causes, which changes what treatment makes sense.
Should I also see a doctor about memory changes?
Yes. New or worsening memory problems should also be discussed with a physician, who can check for medical causes. Testing results can be shared with your doctor with your permission.
How long does memory and cognitive testing take?
Usually about two weeks from the first appointment to feedback and the written report. Collateral calls, a one hour initial evaluation and 4 to 6 hours of testing happen over about a week. The one hour feedback session and the written report usually follow within a week after that.
Can you fail a cognitive test?
No. There is no pass or fail. The tasks are designed so that no one gets everything right, and the goal is an accurate picture of how your thinking works, not a score to beat.
What do I get at the end?
A written report and a feedback session that explain the results in plain language, along with recommendations for school, work, daily life and care.
Do I need a referral?
No. Referrals from doctors, therapists and schools are welcome but not required. Anyone can call (888) 870-7405 to book.
Testing at Blackburn Clinical Services
- Neuropsychological testingThe overview: every evaluation, how it works and care after testing
- ADHD testingEvaluations for attention, focus and organization
- ADHD and learning evaluations for teensFor high school students and their parents
- Learning disability and dyslexia testingReading, writing and math
- Psychoeducational evaluationsTesting for school plans, 504 plans and IEPs
- Evaluation for test accommodations504 and IEP, SAT and ACT, LSAT, MCAT and the bar
- Autism evaluationFor children, teens and adults
- What to expect from an evaluationSteps, preparation and testing day questions
Call to book or ask a questionMonday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Referrals are welcome but not required.
Call (888) 870-7405Sources
Last updated November 5, 2026.