Who Needs A Neuropsychological evaluation?
Some of the behaviors that lead patients to neuropsychological testing are:
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A disease that can affect the brain, such as:
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Alzheimer's Disease or other dementia
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Stroke
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Brain tumor
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Parkinson's disease
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Epilepsy
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AIDS
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An injury that may have affected your brain, such as a concussion or a more serious brain injury
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A history of drug or alcohol abuse that may have affected your brain
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Exposure to poisons, chemicals, or pollution that can cause brain damage
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or problems in school
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Inability to sustain attention
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Anxiety/fear or reluctance to engage in developmentally appropriate activities
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Atypical social behaviors/inability to establish peer friendships in a manner expected for age
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Slow acquisition of academic skills
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Obviously bright but inconsistently performing or under-performing academically