Neuropsychological Evaluations involve the assessment of cognitive functions such as intelligence, learning and memory, attentional control, language, problem solving, visual spatial skills, and processing speed, as well as measuring the impact of psychological status, including depression, anxiety, pain, etc.
Neuropsychological Evaluations are used to determine the presence or absence of cognitive decline or changes secondary to illness, injury, treatment, or negative psychological states.
Neuropsychological Evaluation is helpful for:
- Assessing the presence, nature, and extent of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral changes following known or suspected brain injury
- Determining the presence of cognitive decline as seen in the early stages of a neurodegenerative condition (i.e., Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy Body disease, vascular dementia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis)
- Tracking cognitive changes secondary to disease, injury, or ameliorative treatment
- Assisting with patient care, prognosis, and planning following injury or during illness, including feedback to patient and family, feedback to treatment providers or rehabilitative team, discharge recommendations, supervision needs, safety issues, compensatory strategies, return to work/school, and education
- Providing supportive services to patients and/or their families to optimize daily functioning and minimize disruptive behaviors
- Measuring baseline mental functioning to track changes in cognition, particularly for individuals at risk for cognitive decline
- Assisting with the differential diagnosis in complex clinical presentations
- Assessing pre- and post-surgical intervention and/or treatment (e.g. WADA testing)
- Evaluating Fitness for Duty
- Determining the need for education or work accommodations
Medical Insurance typically covers most, if not all, of the cost of the evaluation.
Psychological Treatment for individuals dealing with neuropsychological issues (i.e., patients, families, caregivers) is available and typically involves short-term psychotherapy, supportive counseling, and psycho-educational services.
Individualized cognitive, behavioral, behavioral modification, and compensatory skills training is also available for individuals recovering from brain injury or illness.
Dr. Luis is part of the clinical team at the Roskamp Institute. Verification of insurance coverage is conducted prior to appointment. For more information about The Roskamp Institute please click below.