The assessment evaluates multiple areas of cognitive functioning such as:

• Attention;
• Memory and Concentration;
• Motor Functions;
• Auditory and Visual Processing;
• Language Functions;
• Planning and Organization;
• Speed of Processing;
• General Intelligence;
• Academic Skills;
• Behavior; and
• Emotions and Personality.

This type of assement can help in clarification of more severe neurological disorders such as:

• Head Injury;
• Epilepsy;
• Alzheimer’s Disease;
• Brain Tumor;
• Parkinson’s Disease;
• Dizziness;
• Nausea;
• Blackouts;
• Changes in Personality or Thinking Skills; and,
• Worsening of Memory.

Emotional disorders are often linked to neurological problems due the to direct effects on the brain, secondary anxieties, tension, and sadness due to changes or limitations in an individual’s ability to function.

If Toxic Exposure is suspected, a neuropsychological assessment would be recommended to evaluate changes in:

• Cognitive Functioning
• Impairment of the brain and nervous system resulting from toxic exposure
• Chemical sensitivity and toxic encephalopathy.

Emotional disorders are often linked to neurological problems due the to direct effects on the brain by secondary anxieties, tension, and sadness due to changes or limitations in an individual’s ability to function.

Patients suffering from chemical exposures, may suffer from a variety of problems that include:

• Concentration and Memory problems;
• Irritability;
• Anxiety and Depression;
• Spatial Confusion;
• Insomnia;
• Headaches;
• Nausea;
• Palpitations;
• Chest Pain;
• Muscle Spasms and Joint Aches;
• Difficulty Calculating;
• Fatigue and Confusion.

Many have breathing problems, asthma and carry inhalers or oxygen.

Some neurological disorders and psychological disorders have similar symptoms. Misdiagnosis sometimes occurs possibly leading to an ineffective treatment.

A neurological assessment can help to clarify to the appropriate diagnosis and cause of the problem. Unsuccessful treatment of your symptoms may indicate that a neuropsychological evaluation and assessment with one of our neuropsychologists at CCPsychological may benefit you.