Goal
Provide diagnostic (cognitive and psychological) assessment for adults with neurological or medical conditions that may affect brain functioning. Results are comprised of a comprehensive profile explaining cognitive strength/weakness in order to provide clarity about a diagnosis as well as specific treatment recommendations for return to work, academics, treatment planning, and community reintegration.
Evaluations typically last approximately 4 hours and include clinical interviews and psychometric testing.
Feedback is provided in a written report to the patient and the referring individual.
Reasons for referral
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Stroke
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Epilepsy
- Brain Tumors
- Systemic Illness
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Other suspected neurological and psychological disorders
Purpose of Evaluations
Evaluations involve assessing a range of skills to help address the following issues:
- Educational Planning
- Vocational Planning
- General Treatment Planning
- Addressing Competency Issues
- Monitoring a Medical Condition
- Diagnostic Decision Making
- Determination of Disability
Focus of Evaluations
- Neuropsychological testing provides information regarding an individual’s:
- General intellectual abilities
- Memory
- Attention
- Language
- Visual-Spatial skills
- Problem-Solving
- Academic skills
- Emotional functioning
- Behavioral functioning
Making a Referral
Location
Mizzou North
115 Business Loop 70 W
Columbia, Missouri 65203