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Expert clinical assessment and management of brain function

Our clinical neuropsychologists assess cognition, emotion and behaviour in individuals with neurological, psychiatric, neurodevelopmental or other medical conditions.

Cognitive impairment might involve difficulty remembering recent events, trouble concentrating, difficulty finding the right words or communicating or understanding, or problems involving changes in behaviour or emotional control.

Typical brain-related conditions might include tumours, hydrocephalus, traumatic brain injury, neurodegenerative disorders (such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease), stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, or autoimmune or metabolic disorders. They also include developmental disorders such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disorders such as dyslexia, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

The findings of a neuropsychological assessment can play an important role in:

  • Establishing or clarifying a diagnosis or differentiating between two or more conditions (particularly if problems are subtle).
  • Determining cognitive strengths and weaknesses.
  • Increasing understanding of the impact of a condition on an individual’s level of function.
  • Guiding return to work, study or rehabilitation planning.
  • Identifying strategies that may assist performance and help improve quality of life.
  • Demonstrating how well an individual is recovering from a stroke or traumatic brain injury.

Most assessments require two to three hours, involving an initial interview followed by comprehensive evaluation of thinking skills using standardised neuropsychological tests. Feedback may be given during a subsequent appointment, by phone, or via the referring specialist or GP, who receives a detailed report.

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