What is neuropsychology?

 

 

Clinical neuropsychology evaluates the effects of injury or diseases of the brain on behaviour, thinking and emotion and provides intervention to improve problems with daily functioning. A neuropsychologist specialises in how brain conditions effect behaviour, emotions, and how you think or use your brain (cognition), which includes skills like:

• Memory and learning
• Reasoning and problem solving
• Attention and concentration
• Speed of information processing
• Language
• Organising and planning
• Visual-spatial abilities