What is Neuropsychology?
Neuropsychology is the study of the brain-behavior relationship. Clinical Neuropsychology is the specialized field dedicated to helping individuals understand the connection between their brain and daily functioning through assessment. It is both an experimental and clinical field of psychology that aims to understand how behavior and cognition are influenced by brain functioning and is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and cognitive effects of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Whereas classical neurology focuses on the physiology of the nervous system and classical psychology is largely divorced from it, neuropsychology seeks to discover how the brain correlates with the mind. It thus overlaps with neuropsychiatry and with behavioral neurology in general.
What is assessed?
- Intelligence
- Learning and Memory
- Motor Abilities
- Executive Functioning
- Language
- Mood
- Attention and Concentration
- Visual-Spatial Skills
- Personality
Why should I see a neuropsychologist?
If you are experiencing problems related to your memory, attention, or other cognitive deficits, it may be helpful to receive an evaluation to help understand, diagnose, and better treat these deficits. Primary care providers, neurologists, psychiatrists, and psychotherapists may request testing to help inform their diagnoses and treatment.
Common conditions include:
- ADHD
- Depression/Anxiety
- Stroke
- Concussions/Head Injuries
- Learning Disabilities
- Dementia
- Parkinson’s Disease
What does an evaluation consist of?
Your complete neuropsychological evaluation will consist of three separate appointments.
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Clinical interview
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Testing Appointment
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Results & Recommendations
What will I learn from the results?
The results of a neuropsychological evaluation can provide to you insight on multiple areas of your cognitive functioning including what may be contributing to your symptoms.
Common areas addressed in results include:
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Confirmation or rule-out of diagnoses
- Cognitive Strengths & Weaknesses
- Memory Profile
- Contributing factors to cognitive deficits
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Personality profiles
- Recommendations for improving cognition
- Behavioral strategies to improve daily function
- Follow-up planning
How can I use the results in daily life?
We will provide to you a set of recommendations for you to incorporate. These results are uniquely customized to your presenting problem and are developed with your results being a guideline.
A report detailing your presenting concerns, medical and clinical history, test results, and recommendations will be generated and finalized after your results appointment. This can be faxed to any provider of your choosing and if you desire a copy, our office will provide one to you.