Neuropsychology assessment
In-depth understanding of your memory concerns
What is a neuropsychological assessment?
A neuropsychological assessment provides a deep understanding of a person’s cognitive function, identifying areas of brain functioning most affected by memory loss, and includes a personalized treatment plan tailored to the individual’s needs.
These assessments can offer additional information that can aid in diagnosis when a person has multiple possible causes of memory symptoms, such as concussion and traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, stroke, mood-related disorders, and rarer forms of dementia. The detailed assessments performed by a neuropsychologist provide a greater understanding of how various parts of the brain are functioning. In some cases, the results of the neuropsychological assessment may inform insurance decisions and determine the ability to return to work.
Plum Tree Memory Care is pleased to offer abbreviated neuropsychological assessments for adults through our partnership with Medical Psychotherapy.
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What is an abbreviated neuropsychological assessment?
An abbreviated neuropsychological assessment gathers only the most essential information about cognitive functioning, minimizing the time and resources required compared to a full assessment. While full neuropsychological assessments often require one to two days of in-office testing, our abbreviated assessments typically only take three to four hours. Our assessments are customized for adults and older adults.
About our neuropsychology services
Our neuropsychologists conduct a thorough analysis of the assessment results, which helps identify cognitive deficits caused by various conditions, including dementia. These insights guide personalized treatment recommendations, such as memory-enhancing techniques or memory programs tailored to each individual’s needs.
What to expect:
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Following your assessment registration , you will need to complete an intake form that will be shared with our assessment team. There is no need to study or prepare in advance for your appointment. We simply ask that you arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled time. This ensures that we can start your assessment promptly and address any initial questions you may have.
We kindly request that clients allocate sufficient time in their schedule to accommodate a longer testing duration, as testing typically lasts between 3 to 4 hours. However, some assessments may extend up to 6 hours. -
You will participate in a series of tests for the duration of your assessment. Do not worry about getting the answers right or wrong. These tests are not a measure of your intelligence, but a way for the assessment team to understand how the different parts of your brain are working.
Think of it like having your height measured: the ruler must go above your head to take an accurate measurement. Similarly, the assessment needs to challenge various cognitive functions to provide an accurate and objective evaluation. You may find some tasks easy and others more challenging—that is perfectly normal . Our assessment team is here to guide you through each step and ensure you feel comfortable throughout the process.
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Upon completion of your assessment, your results will be securely shared with our certified neuropsychologists. They will carefully analyze and interpret the data obtained during your assessment to generate a comprehensive and personalized report.
Once the report is prepared, you will be contacted by our administrative team to arrange a follow-up appointment. During this follow-up, our assessment team will review the findings with you in detail, address any questions you may have, and collaborate on developing a personalized treatment plan and support strategies.
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Neuropsychological Assessments today.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Neuropsychology is a field that connects ideas and concepts from neurology, cognitive psychology, and psychiatry. The main goal of neuropsychology is to understand how the brain’s different structures and systems influence how we think, feel, and behave.
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Just like how a medical check-up assesses your physical health in different ways, a neuropsychological assessment evaluates many areas of cognitive functioning through a customized series of tests.
These tests may assess memory, executive skills, language, visuospatial abilities, attention, and concentration—to name a few!
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Neuropsychological assessments are often recommended when adults have memory symptoms that are unusual or complex. This can include memory symptoms that onset at younger ages or are progressing in a way that is not typical, or for those who have many possible causes of memory loss, such as head injury or other illnesses that can affect brain functioning.
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We are currently accepting self-referrals for early detection of cognitive change, young adults with cognition and memory concerns, cognitive assessment of patients with known neurological conditions (i.e., multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, stroke, and traumatic brain injury), functional cognitive symptoms, atypical presentations of dementia, early-onset dementia, and cognitive symptoms associated with psychiatric presentations (i.e. mood disorders).
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The cost of this assessment is $850.00, and it is exempt from HST.
If you have third-party private insurance, we recommend checking for coverage of psychological services, as you may be eligible for reimbursement.
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There is no minimum education level required to be eligible for a neuropsychological assessment.
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At this time, we are unable to offer this assessment to individuals who do not speak English fluently.
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An abbreviated adult or geriatric psychological assessment can inform return to work for post-stroke, post-delirium, and post-concussion.
However, there are some professions that require a full neuropsychological assessment. Please contact our clinic if you have questions. -
Sometimes an abbreviated neuropsychological assessment can be helpful. Ask your doctor or health care provider if this might offer additional information that can inform your treatment plan.
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Testing typically lasts between 3 to 4 hours. However, some assessments can last up to 6 hours. We kindly request that clients allocate sufficient time in their schedule to accommodate a longer testing time.
Upon completion of the assessment, all findings will be securely shared with our clinical neuropsychologists. They will interpret and summarize your results to generate a comprehensive, personalized report. This process typically takes approximately 8 weeks.
We will contact you to schedule a follow-up visit where the finalized results will be shared with you in detail.
