Adult Services

The Neuropsychological Institute of South Florida, PA provides a full range of neuropsychological services for adults. Patients who have suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Stroke, or who have been diagnosed with a neurological condition, such as Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, and Brain Tumors may all suffer from numerous cognitive complaints.

The impact upon a patient’s education and occupational functioning may be quite debilitating. Patients with these neurological conditions may suffer from deficits in attention, memory, language, visual-spatial, and executive functioning. In addition, there often is a dramatic change in personality and social functioning.

A neuropsychological evaluation is crucial in determining whether the patient can return to work or school. In addition, the evaluation makes recommendations regarding any potential accommodation or modification to the patient’s educational curriculum or occupation necessary. Of equal importance, the neuropsychological evaluation determines what cognitive remediation program would have the greatest opportunity for improvement in cognitive functioning.

Evaluation

When a patient suffers an adverse neurological event, a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation assists internists and neurologists alike in better understanding the scope of the illness/injury. The evaluation not only provides initial information critical in providing immediate care to the patient, but, it also serves as a baseline of functioning so that improvement or disease progression can be monitored.

Treatment

Cognitive remediation refers to a specialized form of treatment designed to improve cognitive functioning in patients who have suffered adverse neurological events. The strengths and weaknesses outlined in the comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation assist in compensatory strategies designed to improve daily functioning, both occupational and social.

In numerous instances, traditional psychological interventions are required to assist patients and their families in adjusting to an illness.