Finding Clear Answers.

Difficulty concentrating, changes in memory, or feeling mentally overwhelmed can raise important questions about your cognitive health. Whether these concerns have been present since childhood or developed more recently, understanding what is happening is the first step toward finding appropriate support.

Dr. Melisa Flores-Ruiz provides comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults in Orlando, Florida. Her approach combines clinical expertise, evidence-based assessment, and individualized recommendations to help patients and families gain greater clarity.

ADHD, Autism & Neurodevelopmental Evaluations

Dr. Flores-Ruiz specializes in evaluating ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), learning disorders, and developmental delays. Her assessments explore cognitive, behavioral, and developmental functioning to help clarify diagnoses and guide treatment, educational planning, and support. She also works with adults, including women who may have spent years navigating attention difficulties, executive functioning challenges, or neurodevelopmental differences without a clear explanation.

Women’s Cognitive Health | ADHD, Perimenopause & Menopause

For many women, difficulties with concentration, memory, mental clarity, and emotional regulation can become more noticeable during major hormonal transitions. Dr. Flores-Ruiz provides specialized evaluations to help women better understand cognitive and emotional concerns associated with perimenopause, menopause, ADHD, and other possible contributing factors. Her approach considers each woman’s history, symptoms, and overall functioning rather than assuming that every cognitive change has the same cause.

Memory & Neuropsychological Evaluations

Changes in memory, attention, language, or thinking abilities can be concerning for individuals and their families. Dr. Flores-Ruiz conducts neuropsychological evaluations for memory complaints, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, and other conditions affecting cognitive functioning. She also evaluates cognitive concerns associated with multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Her assessments help clarify patterns of cognitive strengths and difficulties and provide recommendations for ongoing care.

Clinical Expertise & Academic Background

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Flores-Ruiz previously served as an adjunct professor at the graduate level, teaching and supervising students in psychological assessment, diagnostic interviewing, and report interpretation. Her combined clinical and academic experience supports a thorough, evidence-based approach to assessment, with findings and recommendations communicated clearly to patients, families, physicians, and educators.

Bilingual Neuropsychological Care in Orlando

Dr. Flores-Ruiz is fluent in English and Spanish and provides culturally responsive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for individuals and families throughout Orlando, Hunters Creek, and Central Florida.

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Flores-Ruiz to learn more about the evaluation process.