Neuropsychological Services at the Alexian Brothers Neurosciences Institute
Difficulties with memory, attention, judgment, and other cognitive functions can be the result of a condition, trauma, or environmental exposure. To see improvement as quickly as possible, a consultation with an expert in neuropsychology is required.
Access to the Exceptional—One of the Few Centers of Its Kind
As part of the Alexian Brothers Neurosciences Institute, our neuropsychological services in Chicago’s northwest suburbs round out our comprehensive and integrated neuroscience services, providing a one-stop shop for all neurological care. Our renowned, fellowship-trained neuropsychologists provide accurate diagnoses and offer practical treatment recommendations for neuropsychological disorders affecting children, adolescents, and adults. We are honored to have on our staff the only two ABPP board-certified pediatric neuropsychologists in the state.
Comprehensive Services for Complex Concerns
Neuropsychology is a specialty profession that focuses on brain function. A neuropsychologist is an expert in how behavior and skills are related to brain structures and systems. Neuropsychological assessment is a proven method of evaluation sensitive to brain dysfunction even in cases for which imaging, such as CT or MRI, does not indicate abnormality.
Our expert neuropsychologists conduct a very detailed and comprehensive neuropsychological assessment, which involves an interview and numerous tests, to determine a pattern of abilities and cognitive strengths/weaknesses, which is used in diagnosis, treatment planning, and prognosis/disposition planning. It is critical that these tests be interpreted by an experienced neuropsychologist. Only an experienced and specially trained neuropsychologist conducts such a comprehensive assessment and offers an accurate diagnosis based on the results. An accurate diagnosis means proper treatment can be started right away so that improvement can be seen as soon as possible.
Various neurological and medical conditions can impact cognitive function and behavior, such as:
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