Psychological Services - Neuropsychological Assessment
Neuropsychological assessment examines the patient's intellectual functioning, language processing skills, perceptual skills, higher motor functions, attention and concentration skills, judgment, reasoning skills, mental flexibility, memory, constructional skills, abstract thinking and conceptualisation skills, problem solving skills, behavioural regulation, personality alterations and emotional functioning.
The assessment involves an interview and carrying out a variety of standardised tasks assessing areas such as attention, concentration, speed of thinking, new learning, memory and problem solving. The assessment is carried out in a private room and involves the individual listening and responding to questions and carrying out paper and pencil tasks. The assessment takes around two and a half-hours to complete, with breaks taken as needed. If required the assessment can be completed over more than one session (for example if the individual suffers becomes easily fatigued).
Feedback on results is provided to clients in a separate session and a detailed report provided to the referring doctor or service.