Neuropsychology
Neuropsychological Assessment
, Referral
Clinical interview Pre-administrative requirements
Informed consent
History taking
Hypothesis generation
Test selection &
Premorbid evaluation
administration
General overview - batteries
Specific, standalone tests
Report & feedback
Challenges
, What are its goals?
• Diagnosis of disorder & treatment to
manage behaviour
oNeurology-psychiatry gap: measure brain
functional impairments (vague results, no visible
lesions)
oIdentify impairment type, extent & preserved function:
facilitate rehabilitation
oDifferentiate between injury cause & consequence
on function (e.g. depression)
oMonitor surgical/medication effects: atypical organizatio
, (e.g. sinistrals)
Neuropsychological Assessment
, Referral
Clinical interview Pre-administrative requirements
Informed consent
History taking
Hypothesis generation
Test selection &
Premorbid evaluation
administration
General overview - batteries
Specific, standalone tests
Report & feedback
Challenges
, What are its goals?
• Diagnosis of disorder & treatment to
manage behaviour
oNeurology-psychiatry gap: measure brain
functional impairments (vague results, no visible
lesions)
oIdentify impairment type, extent & preserved function:
facilitate rehabilitation
oDifferentiate between injury cause & consequence
on function (e.g. depression)
oMonitor surgical/medication effects: atypical organizatio
, (e.g. sinistrals)
