Clinical Neuropsychology is the field that studies the relationship between brain functioning and behavior. It uses standardized testing protocols developed in psychology to explore changes to one's thinking that can result from various neurological conditions or from other circumstances (i.e. the influence of medications used to treat other conditions, use of mood altering chemicals, or psychiatric conditions).

Neuropsychology can be applied in a wide range of situations, including:

• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
• Disorders related to aging (e.g. Alzheimer's disease)
• Brain injuries
• Developmental conditions (e.g. learning disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorders)
• Neurodegenerative disorders (e.g. Parkinson's disease and Multiple Sclerosis
• Strokes
• AIDS Dementia Complex
• Thyroid Disorders
• Renal Disease

The decision to seek a Neuropsychological Evaluation can be a sensitive issue. Sometimes, the patient is the one to raise a concern about mental functioning, while at other times it is family members or health professionals who raise the initial concern. The results of a neuropsychological evaluation often are necessary to provide solid evidence of what has changed, identify the reason the change has occurred, describe what can be done to potentially reverse or minimize the change, and begin to guide people in their decision-making efforts to better manage their future.

Please feel free to contact us at 763-546-5797 so we may answer any questions regarding whether a Neuropsychological Evaluation is appropriate in your situation.