Neuropsychological Assessment
A typical neuropsychological assessment takes a full day with the patient, sometimes more, measuring a number of different aspects of functioning and coping. This process includes:
Detailed Clinical Interview
(this usually lasts 1 – 3 hours)
Detailed File Review
(approximately 75 – 100 pages per hour)
Administering standardized tests and procedures that measure functioning in a number of domains, including:
(this can take from 4 – 10 hours)
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Intelligence
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Academic and achievement abilities
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Attention (processing speed, sustained and divided attention, complex)
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Memory and learning (auditory vs. visual, incidental memory, complex)
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Visuospatial and construction abilities
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Executive functions (planning, organization, problem solving, etc.)
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Language (receptive and expressive)
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Perceptual and sensory motor abilities
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Psychological status (coping, emotional problems, behaviour and personality issues)
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Pain Assessment
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Symptom Validity and Effort Testing (malingering, symptom exaggeration)
Medical/Legal Assessments
Dr. Duncan Day & Associates also offers comprehensive services to attorneys, insurance companies and others who may be looking for an independent expert opinion with regard to psychological and neuropsychological functioning of their clients.