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What is Neuropsychology?

When the brain suffers injury or impairment, the lives of the individual and all his or her loved ones are significantly affected. Today we have a much better understanding of the relationships between medical, neurological, and psychological problems. Neuropsychology is the science of the relationship between brain function and behavior.

What Does a Clinical Neuropsychologist Do?

The brain can be impaired by a variety of things, from serious injury, to illness and infection, to genetics. These impairments can show up in many ways, including behavioral problems, delayed development, memory issues, and social challenges. In many cases, these problems need to be treated both psychologically and physically in order to achieve the best results.

What is a Neuropsychological Assessment?

The goal of a neuropsychology assessment is to obtain a comprehensive understanding of an individual’s cognitive capabilities and emotional function.

How Does it Work?

A neuropsychological assessment includes both an extensive interview and some testing. The clinical neuropsychologist is highly trained in asking the right questions and testing specific behaviors, and the answers and test results are used to develop a diagnosis. With Dr. Morris, you will discuss your symptoms, medical history and medications, and how things are going in your life.

Why Was I Referred for Assessment?

In most cases, patients are referred for clinical neuropsychological testing when the patient or doctor observe changes in memory or thinking ability. Because these changes could be medical, neurological, genetic, or psychological, the help of a clinical neuropsychologist is needed to isolate the cause.