- What is Neuropsychology ?
Neuropsychology is a specialty profession within the general field of Clinical Psychology that requires advanced training, experience and knowledge in how the brain affects your thoughts, feelings and behavior. Neuropsychology helps us understand how the brain works by evaluating skills related to different systems of brain function such as sensory/perceptual and motor, attention/concentration, visual/spatial, language, memory/learning executive function and emotional adjustment. Neuropsychology can help your understanding and treatment of known or suspected neurological impairment that may interfere with meeting the demands of daily living at home, school or work through assessment services.
What is a Neuropsychological Assessment?
A Neuropsychological assessment can aid in differential diagnosis of neurological versus psychological syndromes and facilitate appropriate placement decisions for a variety of disorders. This comprehensive evaluation also provides a baseline of neurobehavioral functioning following known brain injury and can be useful in identifying potential barriers for decision making in daily living.
Common Referral Questions include:
Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury
Stroke
Aneurysm
Tumor
Encephalitis
Hypoxic Encephalopathy
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson's Disease
Seizure Disorder
Alzheimers
Forensic concerns
Childhood Referral Questions Include:
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Learning Disability
Psycho-Educational evaluations
Older Adult Referral Questions Include:
Age-Associated Memory Impairment
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Early Dementia
Depression and Anxiety
March 8, 2008
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