Clinical neuropsychology is a specialty profession focusing on brain functioning. A clinical neuropsychologist is a licensed psychologist with expertise in how behavior and skills are related to brain structures and systems. In clinical neuropsychology, brain function is evaluated by objectively testing memory and thinking skills.
Tanner Clinic neuropsychologists perform evaluations which are requested specifically to help your doctors and other professionals understand how the different areas and systems of the brain are working. Testing is usually recommended when there are symptoms or complaints involving memory or thinking. A very detailed assessment of abilities is done, and the pattern of strengths and weaknesses is used in important health care areas, such as diagnosis and treatment planning. The neuropsychologist may also provide treatment, such as cognitive rehabilitation, music therapy, vestibular therapy, and pre-concussion baseline testing.
Symptoms that may call for a visit to a neuropsychologist include:
Testing results can be used to understand your situation in a number of ways.