Neuropsychology

Your thoughts and emotions help define who you are. When something disrupts your normal brain function — whether illness or injury — it can affect everything in your life.

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What is a Neuropsychologist?

A clinical neuropsychologist assesses behavior and cognition in relation to brain function and conditions caused by brain diseases or brain damage.

Our providers can help you understand how factors such as disease and psychological disorders impact your ability to move, think, behave and interact with others.

They will listen to your concerns, conduct tests to find answers, suggest treatment options and direct the right care if needed.

Diagnosing a Brain Injury, Illness or Disease

Brain injury, illness and disease can affect the way you function overall. It can even change the way you manage your emotions.

If you experience any mental or physical changes due to normal aging or damage to the brain, don’t hesitate to seek help from your primary care provider. They can refer you to a neuropsychologist for assistance.

A neuropsychologist can evaluate your cognitive issues and provide strategies to help improve your cognitive functioning.

They will determine if you have a cognitive problem or neurodegenerative disorder, such as:

Alzheimer's disease
Cognitive effects of psychiatric disorders
Concussion
Epilepsy
Lewy body dementia (LBD)
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Mild cognitive impairment
Neurodevelopmental disorders
Normal pressure hydrocephalus
Parkinson's disease
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)

Analyzing Brain Function With Cognitive Assessments

Our team will help you achieve success by providing tools to enhance your brain performance. We will also educate you about how to adapt to mental, physical and behavioral challenges.

To check how well your brain is working, a neuropsychologist will perform a comprehensive cognitive assessment. An assessment includes a series of questions, activities and tasks that test your brain function. This in-depth evaluation can take anywhere from 2-4 hours.

A cognitive assessment tests:

Attention
Memory
Perception
Problem solving
Reasoning
Speech and language
Visual spatial ability

What Are the Next Steps After a Cognitive Assessment?

After we evaluate you, our neuropsychologists will review the results and schedule a feedback session with you and your family to discuss the findings together. Additionally, our team will guide your diagnosis and recommend treatment options.

We may refer you to a specialist for additional assistance, ensuring you receive the best care possible to treat your brain condition. This includes providers such as a neurologist, psychiatrist, mental health counselor or therapist.

Inpatient Rehabilitation Services Available Here

Our inpatient rehabilitation unit offers treatments and services that will address your unique health needs. We have a variety of specialized therapies, including physical, occupational and speech, to aid in your recovery from conditions associated with brain damage. Our experienced providers will support you throughout the healing process and accommodate your transition to long-term care.

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Receive Guidance From a Neuropsychologist

At Bellin Health, our fellowship-trained neuropsychologists will get to know you as an individual and how your cultural and environmental conditions influence your life. After a thorough cognitive assessment, we will provide the resources you need to pursue optimal health. Talk to your medical provider if you think a referral is right for you.

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