Explain the Indications for neuropsychological screening
- Nature of referral question warrants it.
- Situational explanation for changes in emotions or cognitive functioning cannot be readily identified;
- A medical or injury condition is suspected to have impacted brain health (for example, compromised circulation, chronically poor nutrition, or drug toxicity);
- Any relatively sudden, unexpected, and unaccounted for changes appear in mental or cognitive performance that impacts work or daily functioning;
- Gradual or sudden onset of unusual physical, sensory, or motor changes (an examination by a physician is always indicated in these instances, as well);
- An individual fails to improve with special educational or therapeutic interventions designed to address a specific mental or cognitive problem.
- Feasibility issue (e.g. time, cost, etc.)