Clinical Neuropsychology assesses memory, attention, concentration, learning, problem solving and decision making.

The assessments are particularly relevant to people who have been affected by cognitive changes as the result a head injury, stroke, excessive alcohol or drug use, epilepsy, and other conditions that may affect brain function.

An assessment can take about 3 hours or more, but it may be divided into several sessions as it is condition dependent.

A Neuropsychology Assessment can assess:

- Thinking and personality changes after an accident (e.g. car accident, falls, sport concussions, etc)

- Effects of alcohol and drugs on brain (e.g. memory loss, concentration difficulties)

- Learning difficulties

- Impact/Assist with diagnosis for dementia, effects of stroke and aneurysms

The Assessment can make informed recommendations for:

- Returning to driving

- VISA applications

- Returning to work

- Returning to study

- Changes in lifestyle and habits to adjust for brain injuries

- Reports for insurance companies

- Reports for Lawyers

Call Jurmaine Health today (03 9478 1810) to find out more or to arrange an appointment.