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
