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Neuropsychological Assessment Neuropsychology is the scientific and clinical study of how the brain controls behavior and mental functions. Brain injury can reduce mental sharpness and thinking speed, produce changes in personality, affect memory and other cognitive abilities, and alter coping patterns affecting complex behaviors and emotions. Comprehensive neuropsychological examination helps diagnose brain impairments and assists persons in coping with resulting disorders. Objective psychological tests sensitive to brain functioning are used to help diagnose the presence and extent of dysfunction and to help diagnose the cause of a mental problem, and to understand the consequences of a neurological injury or disorder. The condition and functioning of an individual’s brain is a product of biological intelligence, past experiences, past and present physical health, brain injuries, diseases, and numerous other factors including emotional and personality characteristics. The neuropsychological assessment provides the objective foundation for sorting out the factors that influence how well the brain is working. Neuropsychological assessment provides insight into the nature of an injury or disease process and tells how well the brain is allowing an individual to learn, reason, solve problems, remember things, manage emotions, and interpret people and ideas. Neuropsychological Assessment provides
Comprehensive neuropsychological assessments typically require twelve or more hours to complete, including records reviews, interviews, testing, and report writing. The cost for a comprehensive neuropsychological examination is typically $1600. to $2000. To enquire about professional services, please contact: Dennis P. Swiercinsky, Ph.D.
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