A Neuropsychological Evaluation looks at how the brain works.
Possible reasons for a neuropsychological evaluation (not limited to):
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Sports Concussion
- Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias
- Psychiatric Disorders including Somatoform Disorders
- Stroke
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
- Learning Disorders (Reading- dyslexia, Writing, Math)
Individuals may seek a neuropsychological evaluation for the following reasons:
- Guardianship
- Ability to return to work
- Disability
- Competency
- Accommodations for college and graduate school entrance examinations
- Determination of treatment needs including making a distinction between medical and mental health dysfunction