Adult Neuropsychology
The Neuropsychology Service of the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University performs comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations of adult patients suspected of having cognitive impairment associated with neurological or medical conditions.
The Neuropsychology Service currently evaluates the neuropsychological capabilities of adults (age 18-65), and older adults (over age 65).
Physician referrals for Neuropsychological Assessment are required.
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Adult Neuropsychology
FO-122
905 15th St
Augusta, GA 30901
Assessment Process
Treatments Common Referrals Include Patients with:
Dementia
Brain trauma
Stroke
Cognitive impairment of unknown origin
A neuropsychological evaluation typically involves assessment that includes testing of cognitive and functions such as memory, attention, and problem solving abilities using a group of standardized tests that are sensitive to the effects of brain dysfunction.
Purpose of Neuropsychological Assessment
Measuring the degree to which brain impairment has affected an individual 's cognitive functioning
Determining the positive or adverse neuropsychological effects of various treatments
Helping to form recommendations for accommodations for cognitive impairments in daily life
What is Assessed?
General intellect
Higher level executive functions (e.g., reasoning, sequencing, problem solving)
Attention and concentration
Learning and memory
Language
Visual-spatial and visual-perceptual skills
Motor and sensory skills
Emotional functions, mood, and personality
Evaluation Process
The assessment usually consists of an interview and testing.
Most patients will meet with some combination of the Neuropsychologist, the psychometrist, and/or the postdoctoral fellow. During the interview, information that is important for the neuropsychologist to consider will be reviewed. Patients will be asked about their symptoms, medical history, medications, and other important factors. Patients should make every effort to bring someone who knows them well to the appointment to provide collateral information.
Testing involves taking paper-and-pencil or computerized tests and answering questions. The time required depends upon the problem being assessed, but in general, several hours are needed to assess the many skills involved in processing information. Some tests will be easy while others will be more complex. The most important thing is that patients try to do their best on all tests.
People being evaluated should bring their eyeglasses or hearing aids if they use them.
Meet Our Adult Neuropsychology Team
Kelly Stanek, PhD
- Director, Adult Neuropsychology Service
- Department of Neurology