Neuropsychological Assessment
and Treatment
As a clinical neuropsychologist, Dr. Kuhn specializes in the relationship between the brain and cognitive, behavioral and emotional functioning. Through objective neuropsychological assessments, he determines patients’ unique cognitive and emotional profile. This profile provides detailed insight into an individual’s strengths and weaknesses which are then used to tailor a comprehensive customized treatment plan. This comprehensive service provide patients, their families and healthcare teams the information they need about current brain health and emotional wellbeing. Through ongoing managed care, Dr. Kuhn also helps patients, families and healthcare providers use this information to plan and implement medical treatments and lifestyle changes which can contribute to improvements in overall functioning and quality of life.
Neuropsychological evaluations can be helpful across a variety of circumstances:
•If you have difficulty with learning, attention (e.g. ADD, ADHD), or memory.
•If you have suffered a head injury or concussion.
•If you are experiencing significant emotional distress (e.g. anxiety, depression).
•If you are undergoing a degenerative process (e.g. Alzheimer’s disease) or may be concerned that you are at risk for such a disease.
•If you are planning to undergo certain surgeries (e.g. spinal cord stimulator).
•If you are concerned that you are not functioning at your optimum level.
Neuropsychological assessment involves objective, standardized computer and paper-and-pencil testing of a patient’s functioning across a wide range of cognitive abilities. These include memory, attention, mental speed, language, visuospatial skills, motor dexterity, problem-solving, mood and academic achievement.
Full neuropsychological evaluations can be useful for patients seeking comprehensive diagnoses (e.g. ADHD/Learning Disorder or Alzheimer’s disease), understanding of their current cognitive and emotional status (e.g. after a head injury or during psychiatric distress) or for academic accommodations. Neuropsychological assessments are often required prior to receiving assistance at school or on standardized tests (e.g. SAT, MCAT). Abbreviated neuropsychological evaluations can be useful for patients preparing to undergo certain surgeries or for people interested in applying insights about their cognitive profile towards their everyday success.
Understanding a patient’s unique brain state and cognitive profile allows Dr. Kuhn to tailor a comprehensive treatment plan to help patients bolster cognitive performance, improve mood, and enhance everyday functioning. Through ongoing managed care, Dr. Kuhn collaborates with physicians, therapists, rehabilitation specialists and other healthcare providers to integrate the findings from the neuropsychological assessments into improved patient care and treatment outcomes. Dr. Kuhn has developed close relationships with leading providers and can coordinate patient care with the right providers to meet patient needs:
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