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Neuropsychological Evaluation
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A Neuropsychological Assessment Consists Of Three Stages

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The initial consultation is a 60–90 minute appointment with the doctor during which information is gathered about a person's concerns or difficulties and medical background and history. A clinical examination is then conducted, and the findings are used to determine what specific tests will be used to answer the referring questions from the patient's doctor. A family member is encouraged to attend this appointment to help provide information about the patient if the patient is an adult, and absolutely required if the patient is a child or adolescent.

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Neuropsychological testing is based on the patient's concerns as well as those of their referring physician and the information gathered during the initial consultation. It is typically completed in 3-6 hours in one day. On the day of testing, please make sure you or your child who is testing takes their medications as regularly prescribed, gets a good night’s rest the night before, eats a balanced breakfast and/or lunch, and has snacks/drinks for during the testing process. All tests are individually administered and designed to provide detailed information about how a person's brain works. Many tests are "hands on" and require assembling, sorting, organizing, etc.

 

 

A typical evaluation involves assessment of:

•    Intellectual abilities

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•    Attention and concentration

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•    Learning

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•    Memory

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•    Higher level reasoning

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•    Problem solving

•    Language abilities

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•    Visual-spatial skills

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•    Motor functioning

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•    Sensory Skills

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•    Emotionality and

       personality functioning

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•    Adaptive function

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The review consists of a forty-five minute to an hour appointment in which the doctor reviews the diagnostic test results with the patient and/or a family member (if your child was the one tested, only the parents/guardians are required to attend this appointment). This appointment allows an opportunity for further questions and to discuss the implications of the assessment that includes any ongoing concerns as well as future directions and recommendations. 

Psychiatric Medication

Upon physician availability, Psychiatric consultation and medication management are available for patients who are actively involved in therapeutic treatment at CNS or another facility. Individuals who are not engaged in ongoing psychological treatment are not eligible to receive medication through our office. 

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