What We Do
Clinical Evaluations
Forensic Evaluations
Skill Groups
Workshops & Speaking
Clinical Evaluations
What Is Clinical Neuropsychology?
Clinical neuropsychology is a specialty profession that focuses on brain functioning. A clinical neuropsychologist is a licensed psychologist with expertise in how behavior and skills are related to brain structures and systems. In clinical neuropsychology, brain function is evaluated by objectively testing memory and thinking skills. A very detailed assessment of abilities is done, and the pattern of strengths and weaknesses is used in important health care areas, such as diagnosis and treatment planning. The clinical neuropsychologist conducts the evaluation and makes recommendations. He or she may also provide treatment, such as cognitive rehabilitation, behavior management, or psychotherapy.
Why Have I Been Referred?
Neuropsychological evaluations are requested specifically to help your doctors and other professionals understand how the different areas and systems of the brain are working. Testing is usually recommended when there are symptoms or complaints involving memory or thinking. This may be signaled by a change in concentration, organization, reasoning, memory, language, perception, coordination, or personality. The change may be due to any of a number of medical, neurological, psychological, or genetic causes. Testing will be helpful in understanding your specific situation.
What Is Assessed?
A typical neuropsychological evaluation will involve assessment of the following:
- General intellect
- Higher level executive skills (e.g., sequencing, reasoning, problem solving)
- Attention and concentration
- Learning and memory
- Language
- Visual–spatial skills (e.g., perception)
- Motor and sensory skills
- Mood and personality
Some abilities may be measured in more detail than others, depending on your needs.
Forensic Evaluations
Our office currently offers forensic evaluations for:
Civil Litigation
Disability claims
Capacity Evaluations
Skill Groups
Our office currently offers 2 skill-building groups for caregivers of individuals with dementia. This is a weekly skill-building group, and the dates and times of the groups are determined based on provider and group schedules. All groups are self-pay at a rate of $50/session. If you are interested in participating in a skill group, please contact our office at 720-508-3518 to learn more.
Spouse and partner skill-building group: This is a 7-week skill building group for spouses or long-term partners of individuals with dementia. Topics include education about dementia, managing safety and behavioral changes in dementia, and self-care.
Adult child skill-building group: This is an 8-week skill building group for adult children of individuals with dementia. Topics include education about dementia, managing safety and behavioral changes, and prioritizing care with other responsibilities.
Workshops & Speaking Engagements
Does your workplace or organization want to learn more about the brain or brain health? Our providers offer Brain Health workshops and speaking engagements that can be tailored to your organization’s needs. Examples of topics we offer include:
- Preventing Dementia: Lifestyle factors you can implement now to reduce your risk of dementia later
- Caregiving with Cognitive Decline: How to help support ourselves and our loved ones with dementia
- Capacity Assessments: What Neuropsychology Offers Estate Planning and Capacity Determinations
- Sweet Dreams: Scientifically Proven Ways to Help You Sleep without Medication
- Stop Stressing: How Mood Impacts Your Brain and Strategies for Reducing Stress
Please contact our office (720-508-3518) if your organization is interested in contracting our office for a workshop or speaking engagement.