Neuropsychological Assessment
What is an evaluation? A neuropsychological evaluation studies the work of the brain. This means a thorough assessment of the following:
- Attention & Concentration
- Learning and Memory
- Language
- Visual-Spatial Skills
- Higher Order Thinking
- Executive Functions
- Sensory & Motor Functions
- Academic Achievement
- Personality & Emotional Issues
Why do such assessments?
- Diagnosis: Neuropsychological testing helps address the question of whether or not one shows brain dysfunction. In addition, such an assessment fully describes areas of strength and weakness observed in a patient.
- Treatment Planning: Using test findings to design educational/vocational planning, cognitive rehabilitation and therapy.
When should I refer for an assessment?
- When there is a known history of brain damage or reduced function after injury
- When suspecting memory loss
- When cognitive changes occur in relation to substance abuse
- In order to clarify cognitive declines verses psychiatric issues
- For identifying types of learning disabilities affecting one's performance
- Following systemic illness or toxin exposure
- After sudden changes in cognition and/or personality
Who refers for such services? Family members, care-providers, physicians, psychologists, school personnel, social workers, family therapists, clergy, counselors and attorneys refer.
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