WHAT DOES NEUROPSYCHOLOGY TREAT AND HOW CAN IT HELP YOU?
A neuropsychologist specializes in the relationship between the brain and human behavior. Their main functions include:
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Neuropsychological Assessment: Neuropsychologists perform tests to evaluate patients’ cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning. These tests may measure memory, attention, language, executive functions, and other cognitive skills. The results help identify neurological or psychological problems.
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Diagnosis: Based on the assessment, the neuropsychologist can diagnose cognitive disorders such as dementia, traumatic brain injuries, strokes, developmental disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, among others.
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Cognitive Rehabilitation: They design and implement rehabilitation programs to help patients recover or compensate for impaired cognitive functions. This is common in patients who have suffered strokes, head trauma, or who live with neurodegenerative diseases.
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Neuropsychological Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: They provide emotional support and coping strategies for patients and their families. They help them understand the impact of neuropsychological alterations on daily life and improve overall quality of life.
Which conditions does a neuropsychologist treat?
Neuropsychologists intervene in a wide range of disorders and conditions, including:
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Neurodevelopmental Disorders:
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Difficulties in social communication, interaction, and repetitive behavioral patterns.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Difficulties with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
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Dyslexia: Difficulty with reading and writing.
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Dyscalculia: Difficulty understanding numbers and performing mathematical operations.
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Neurodegenerative Diseases:
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Alzheimer’s Disease: Progressive deterioration of memory and other cognitive functions.
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Parkinson’s Disease: A movement disorder that can also affect cognitive functions.
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Frontotemporal Dementias: Primarily affect the frontal and temporal lobes, leading to changes in personality, behavior, and language.
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Traumatic Brain Injuries:
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Brain injuries caused by blows or impacts to the head.
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Cerebrovascular Accidents (Stroke):
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Strokes or cerebral hemorrhages that may cause brain damage and affect multiple cognitive functions.
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Brain Tumors:
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Abnormal growths in the brain that may compress brain tissue and cause various symptoms.
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Infectious Diseases of the Nervous System:
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Encephalitis, meningitis, etc.
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Psychiatric Disorders with a Neurobiological Component:
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Schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder.
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In summary, a neuropsychologist plays a crucial role in assessing, diagnosing, and treating cognitive and behavioral problems resulting from brain dysfunction.
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