Clinical Neuropsychology
Neuropsychological Evaluations
What is Clinical Neuropsychology?
Clinical neuropsychology is a specialty profession that focuses on brain functioning. A clinical neuropsychologist is a licensed psychologist with expertise in how behavior and skills are related to brain structures and systems. In clinical neuropsychology, brain function is evaluated by objectively testing memory and thinking skills. A very detailed assessment of abilities is done, and the pattern of strengths and weaknesses is used in important health care areas, such as diagnosis and treatment planning. The clinical neuropsychologist conducts the evaluation and makes recommendations. He or she may also provide treatment, such as cognitive rehabilitation, behavior management, or psychotherapy. READ MORE...
Clinical neuropsychology is a specialty profession that focuses on brain functioning. A clinical neuropsychologist is a licensed psychologist with expertise in how behavior and skills are related to brain structures and systems. In clinical neuropsychology, brain function is evaluated by objectively testing memory and thinking skills. A very detailed assessment of abilities is done, and the pattern of strengths and weaknesses is used in important health care areas, such as diagnosis and treatment planning. The clinical neuropsychologist conducts the evaluation and makes recommendations. He or she may also provide treatment, such as cognitive rehabilitation, behavior management, or psychotherapy. READ MORE...
Recovery from Head Trauma
What Happens in a Head Injury?
A blow to the head can occur in a motor vehicle accident, a fall, when the skull is struck by a blunt or heavy object, or in other ways. In most cases, there are no lasting symptoms or ill effects from an injury to the head. This is because the brain is surrounded by shock absorbing liquid and covered
by the skull. Often these are enough to protect the brain from any damage.
Sometimes the force of impact is more severe. This can cause the skull to break or fracture. When the skull fractures, this absorbs some of the force of the blow and protects the brain. This is the same way that a crash helmet works. READ MORE...
A blow to the head can occur in a motor vehicle accident, a fall, when the skull is struck by a blunt or heavy object, or in other ways. In most cases, there are no lasting symptoms or ill effects from an injury to the head. This is because the brain is surrounded by shock absorbing liquid and covered
by the skull. Often these are enough to protect the brain from any damage.
Sometimes the force of impact is more severe. This can cause the skull to break or fracture. When the skull fractures, this absorbs some of the force of the blow and protects the brain. This is the same way that a crash helmet works. READ MORE...
ADHD/Learning Disabilities
Neuropsychological Assessment of ADHD
There is no single test to diagnose ADHD. Rather, a comprehensive approach is necessary to arrive at a proper diagnosis, rule out other causes of symptoms, and determine the presence or absence of coexisting disorders. The neuro-psychological evaluation is an important component of such an approach.
The neuropsychological evaluation is tailored to the individual needs of the child and may involve the assessment of intelligence, academic ability (reading, writing, and mathematics), attention, language, problem solving, planning, impulse control, motor skills, and emotional functioning. In addition, parent and teacher ratings are routinely utilized to gather collateral information. READ MORE...
There is no single test to diagnose ADHD. Rather, a comprehensive approach is necessary to arrive at a proper diagnosis, rule out other causes of symptoms, and determine the presence or absence of coexisting disorders. The neuro-psychological evaluation is an important component of such an approach.
The neuropsychological evaluation is tailored to the individual needs of the child and may involve the assessment of intelligence, academic ability (reading, writing, and mathematics), attention, language, problem solving, planning, impulse control, motor skills, and emotional functioning. In addition, parent and teacher ratings are routinely utilized to gather collateral information. READ MORE...
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