Neuropsychological
Evaluation
Clinical Neuropsychology involves scientific examination of thinking abilities, behavior, and emotion to understand an individual's neurobehavioral functioning, strengths, and weaknesses. Examination findings can be used to assist with diagnosis, treatment and care planning, and inform educational planning, among other applications.
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EVALUATION PROCESS
1) Interview/Discussion with Dr. Odland related to presenting concerns, symptom history, and evaluation goals. Interview can include family, friends, or other care providers.
2) Testing with Dr. Odland including objective assessment of relevant thinking abilities, emotional functioning, behavior, and academic abilities [if relevant].
3) Feedback/Review of Results directly with Dr. Odland. Dr. Odland strives to provide clear, understandable test results feedback, clarity, and to guide care planning, including treatment recommendations with real-world applications.
COMMON SYMPTOMS & CONCERNS:
•Attention and concentration
•Academic skills
•Learning and memory
•Sensory-perceptual (vision, hearing, sense of touch)
•Motor functions (e.g., fine motor dexterity)
•Language
•Visuospatial Abilities
•Planning, organization, reasoning, and problem solving
•Emotional adjustment
•Changes in mood, behavior, and personality
COMMONLY SEEN CONDITIONS & DISORDERS:
• Traumatic Brain Injury / Concussion
• Dementia, Delirium, Mild Cognitive Impairment
• Movement Disorders (e.g., Parkinson, Huntington)
• Multiple Sclerosis & Other Demyelinating Conditions
• Immunodeficiency/Infectious Disorder (e.g., HIV)
• Cerebrovascular Disease & Stroke
• Brain Tumors
• Central Nervous System Infection (e.g., encephalitis)
• Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Neurotoxicity
• Aphasia Syndromes
• Organ Transplant
• Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders
• Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures (PNES)
• Psychiatric Disorders (e.g., Depression, Somatoform)
• Substance Abuse/Dependence Disorders
• Other medical conditions associated with cognitive, behavioral, psychiatric, and quality of life related effects.