Psychotherapy and Counselling Centre, Mumbai, India.
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Oshiwara
Andheri(W)
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053
India
ph: +919820262598
alt: +918097577525
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Neuropsychological Assesment
Neuropsychological Assessment is the systematic examination of the various functions
of the brain and nervous system. Neuropsychological Assesment or evaluation is the assesment of cognitive and behavioral functions using certain standardized tests. The evaluation helps in assesing and determining,
Intelligence
Memory and learning
Planning and Organization
Attention and Concentration
Reasoning and Analytical functions
Problem solving abilities
Perceptual, spatial and Motor abilities
Emotions and Behavior
Orientation
Visual processing Skills
Fine Motor abilities
Speed and mental processing
Sensory perceptual functioning
When does one need Neuropsychological assesment?
Neuropsychological assesment is recommended when cognitive or behavior impairment is noted or suspected. Neuropsychological Assesment is carried out to assess cognitive dysfunctions like speech, reasoning, attention, memory and so on, resulting from brain damage, such as stroke, head injury etc.
The usual conditions when a neuropsychological assesment is recommended are,
Traumatic brain/head injury
Psychiatric/neuropsychiatric disorders
Strokes
Attention deficit disorder
Epilepsy
Alzheimers
Developmental learning disabilities
what is a neuropsychological assesment like?
Neuropsychological assesment is carried out through many tasks, mostly its done sitting at a table. It is not painful and does not involve any invasive procedures, pins or needles. It might sometimes takes several hours and might be done in a single appointment or over a series of appointment.
Does neuropsychological assesment need to be repeated? If so how often?
Yes, neuropsychological assesment needs to be repeated. It is advised to carry out neuropsychological assesment once in six months for the initial 2 years, and as needed thereafter, to ascertain the effects of treatment or therapy.
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Oshiwara
Andheri(W)
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053
India
ph: +919820262598
alt: +918097577525
veena
