Psychology & Neuropsychology
NEUROPSYCHOLOGY ASSESSMENTS
Neuropsychology assessments are often used for diagnostic reasons and recommendations for treatment.
Neuropsychology assessments comprise an interview and administration of standardised neuropsychological tests followed by analysis of data during which a client's performance is compared to that of their age-related peers.
This enables neuropsychologists to clarify patters of cognition, infer a diagnosis, clarify a client's cognitive strengths and weaknesses, and offer recommendations.
ADULTS
Type of neuropsychological assessments we offer for adults:
Diagnosis of underlying reason for cognitive changes
Acquired brain injury (ABI)
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson's Disease
Dementia
Undiagnosed Intellectual Disability
Medico-legal assessments (more information here) eg:
Capacity to make decisions
Capacity to return to work (RTW)
Capacity to return to study
CHILDREN
Type of neuropsychological assessments we offer for children:
Learning difficulties
Intellectual disability
Memory difficulties
Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Dyslexia (now known as Specific Language Disorder)
Behavioural assessment
Anxiety and Depression
ASSESSMENT DURATION AND FUNDING
Comprehensive neuropsychology assessments take on average 8-15 hours to complete depending on the complexity. This time includes testing (direct client contact) and behind scene component (data analysis, interpretation, report writing and, if required, gathering informant repots or further background information).
Medicare rebates are currently not available for neuropsychology assessments. We do accept referrals under DVA, NDIS, TAC and WorkCover with no out of pocket cost. Private referrals are welcome.
WHAT TO BRING
Please ensure that you bring:
a referral letter (if you have one)
your reading glasses
any relevant past reports
brain scan results
your medication list