Neuropsychologist
Assessment and support relating to cognition and brain function — memory, attention and executive function.
They commonly help with
- Neuropsychological assessment
- Memory and attention difficulties
- Acquired brain injury
- Cognitive change in neurological conditions
What they cannot do
- Cannot prescribe medication — that is a psychiatrist or medical doctor.
- Does not replace a medical neurological assessment.
Often confused with
Clinical Psychologist
Many Clinical Psychologists practise neuropsychological assessment as a specialisation. Both may be appropriate — see the note on your results.
Learn more about Clinical PsychologistsWhere they usually work
Private practice · Hospitals · Rehabilitation units
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