Neuropsychological Exam
1. What is a Neuropsychological Exam?
Non-invasive tests that assess cognitive functions such as memory, language, mental flexibility, attention, and spatial abilities. Mood and behavior are also assessed.
Tests involve answering questions, using a pencil and paper, looking at pictures, and doing puzzles.
2. Who Should Have an Evaluation?
Anyone with:
- Memory loss
- Problem-solving difficulties
- Attention deficits
- Word-finding difficulty
3. Common Disorders Assessed:
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Memory loss due to depression or anxiety
- Parkinson’s disease
- Frontotemporal dementia
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
- Stroke and cerebrovascular disease
- Traumatic brain injury and concussion
4. How Will the Evaluation Help Me?
- Identify areas of strength and weakness
- Determine the extent of your difficulty
- Provide a baseline of functioning
- Assist in diagnosis
- Detailed treatment recommendations