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Neuropsychology Evaluation in Florida - Coggle Diagram
Neuropsychology Evaluation in Florida
What mental functions are assessed in a neuropsychological exam?
General intellect.
Reading/reading comprehension.
Language usage and understanding of what others say.
Attention/concentration.
Processing speed.
Learning and memory.
Reasoning.
Executive functions, which are higher-level skills you use to organize and plan, manage your time, problem solve, multi-task, make judgments and maintain self-control.
Visuospatial skills.
Motor speed and dexterity.
What common complaints might signal the need for a neuropsychological test?
Changes in short-term memory, asks the same question repeatedly.
Frequently loses items, gets lost easily.
Confusion.
Poor attention and concentration. Doesn’t appear to listen. Gets confused in conversation.
Language difficulty. Has difficulty speaking or finding words or cannot understand what others say.
Can’t recognize things.
Visuospatial difficulties including difficulty drawing or using a map.
Poor judgment/decision-making.
An unexplained change in personality, increase in anxiety or depression, development of delusions or hallucinations.
New difficulty with understanding or managing bills or finances.
Can’t recognize familiar persons.