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Neuropsychology

The Madonna Outpatient Neuropsychology service provides comprehensive assessment services for teenage, adult and geriatric patients when problems with thinking or memory are evident or suspected. Neuropsychological assessment provides a thorough analysis of the brain's functioning in many areas and the results can be used to develop or refine a diagnosis of cognitive difficulty. Our neuropsychologists can then provide recommendations for treatment for better functioning at home, school or work. Assessments may contribute to clinical decisions about: 

  • Rehabilitation planning
  • Educational planning (including IEP, 504 plans and ADA evaluations) 
  • Ability to return to work or school
  • Ability to function and live independently
  • Tracking of changes in cognitive ability over time to determine response to medication or disease progression

A neuropsychology assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of cognitive thinking and behavioral abilities using a set of standardized tests and procedures. The specific tests administered depend on the reason for referral and may be different for every patient. Neuropsychologists may evaluate: 

  • Intelligence
  • Attention and concentration
  • Mental efficiency
  • Learning and memory
  • Problem solving, reasoning, planning and organization
  • Language and speech
  • Visual perception and spatial abilities
  • Sensory perceptual and motor abilities
  • Emotions, behavior and personality

Madonna outpatient neuropsychology services can provide assessment and treatment recommendations for a wide variety of conditions that may affect behavior, including: 

  • Cognitive and emotional effects of various neurological conditions, including, for example, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis (MS), leukemia, brain tumors, Parkinson’s disease, and chromosomal disorders
  • Traumatic brain injury and electrical shock injury
  • Cognitive decline in elderly patients
  • Changes in thinking abilities associated with various medical conditions, including: metabolic disorders, HIV infection, cardiac complications, liver disease, toxic exposures, and autoimmune disorders (e.g., Lupus) among others
  • Autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Transition from adolescence to adult planning
  • Attention deficit disorder (ADD) 

Frequently Asked Questions

Please bring any questionnaires provided by the neuropsychology team with you. It is important that these questionnaires are completed so that your appointment is not delayed. 

Please eat before the appointment, as the evaluation lasts several hours. We may break for lunch and there are several dining options available in the hospital or nearby. You are also welcome to bring snacks. 

Please take your regularly prescribed medications as scheduled. Avoid optional medications that can cause drowsiness, such as pain killers, anti-anxiety and allergy medications. Anyone taking attention medications should check with staff for further instructions. 

Please bring a list of your current medications and dosages. 

Bring your reading glasses or hearing aids. 

Bring a valid photo ID and insurance card. 

Bring any and all questionairres provided by the team, fully completed. 

A report will be sent to your referring physician usually within 2-3 weeks. A follow-up appointment may be scheduled with the neuropsychologist to discuss your strengths and any areas of concern. They will provide individualized guidance and next step care recommendations. To obtain copies of your report, you will need to contact Medical Records or your physician. It is up to the discretion of the neuropsychologist to allow the release of this report without a formal feedback session.

Neuropsychological testing is usually covered by insurance companies for assessments that are medically necessary. Some types of evaluations, such as learning disabilities assessments or court-ordered services, may not be covered. Second opinions may not be covered.

Please note that neuropsychologists will submit billing based upon all of the time involved in conducting the assessment, including information gathering, scoring interpretation of the test, and report writing. Thus, the hours billed will be more than the time that you spend with the neuropsychologist.