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What is clinical neuropsychology?
Clinical neuropsychology is a profession within the field of psychology with special expertise in the relationship between the brain and behavior. Clinical neuropsychologists use this knowledge in the assessment and diagnosis of patients across the lifespan with neurological, medical, developmental and psychiatric conditions.
What is a clinical neuropsychologist?
A clinical neuropsychologist is a doctoral-level (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) clinical psychologist with advanced training in brain-behavior relationships.
The clinical neuropsychologist uses psychological and cognitive tests to evaluate patients’ strengths and weaknesses, and how they relate to their functional ability.
The clinical neuropsychologist uses this information and information provided by other medical/healthcare providers to identify and diagnose neurobehavioral disorders, and plan and implement intervention strategies. The specialty of clinical neuropsychology is recognized by the American Psychological Association.
Who might undergo a neuropsychological test?
People that have the following conditions: traumatic brain injury (TBI); stroke and aneurysm; brain tumors; epilepsy/seizure disorders; dementias; mental illnesses; or development disorders.
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