NEuropsychological assessment
Clinical neuropsychology is a specialty profession that focuses on brain-behavior relationships. A clinical neuropsychologist is a licensed psychologist with expertise in how behavior is related to brain structure and function. Assessment involves detailed testing of cognitive abilities (e.g., thinking skills, attention, memory). A clinical neuropsychologist conducts the evaluation and makes recommendations. Clinical neuropsychologists can also provide treatment, such as cognitive rehabilitation, behavior management, and adaptive psychotherapies.
In our practice, we conduct neuropsychological assessment of clients aged 16 years and up for concerns related to the diagnosis and treatment of
Brain injury/concussion
Stroke
Memory declines/dementia
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Learning disabilities
Neuroinfectious illness
General medical illness
Neurotoxic injury
Genetic and developmental disorders
Psychiatric illness
Check out the American Psychological Association's informational brochure about what is assessed in a typical evaluation, and how test scores are used to understand your particular situation:
Neuropsychological Evaluation: A Guide for Patients and Their Families
Typically, clients are either self-referred or referred from medicine (rehabilitation medicine, neurology, psychiatry), to clarify diagnostic questions and make treatment recommendations. We assess and diagnosis problems with cognitive function and psychological/behavioral concerns. These services are usually only indicated when someone is experiencing new-onset difficulties in learning, memory, attention, or other thinking skill areas.