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Neuropsychology

Neuropsychology 

Our adult neuropsychological services provide comprehensive assessments for adult patients with cognitive or neuropsychiatric impairments. 

Clinical neuropsychology is dedicated to understanding the relationship between brain and behavior, particularly as applied to the diagnosis of brain disorders, assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning and the design of effective treatment.

Neuropsychological assessment involves a systematic evaluation of higher cognitive abilities, with standardized testing of domains such as intelligence, academic skill, memory, language, attention, problem-solving abilities and visual motor skills as well as sensorimotor function and personality. A comprehensive report summarizing our findings, including recommendations for potential treatments and the likely consequences of the patient's difficulties in daily functioning, is prepared for the referring physician. A feedback session with the patient and family can also be provided.

We provide assessment and treatment recommendations for a wide variety of neurological and psychiatric conditions, including:  

  • Alterations in mental status associated with various medical conditions, such as metabolic disorders, HIV infection, cardiac complications, liver disease, toxic exposures, lupus, sickle cell and neurofibromatosis
  • Attention-deficit disorders
  • Cognitive and emotional effects of various neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis (MS), brain tumors and Parkinson’s disease
  • Developmental disorders
  • Differential diagnosis of suspected cognitive decline in elderly patients
  • Effects of traumatic brain injury
  • Learning disorders
  • Suspected memory problems
  • Various psychiatric conditions
 

No-Cost, Confidential Assessment & Referrals

In order to quickly respond to your needs, a trained mental health professional is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You can make an appointment by calling:

  • Ingalls Memorial at 708-915-6411
  • UChicago Medicine at 1-888-824-0200

Our assessment and referral staff assesses each individual to determine his or her behavioral health needs and makes referrals based on those needs.

Our Neuropsychology Locations

Request an Appointment

We are currently experiencing a high volume of inquiries, leading to delayed response times. For faster assistance, please call 1-888-824-0200 to schedule your appointment.

If you have symptoms of an urgent nature, please call your doctor or go to the emergency room immediately.

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