What is Neuropsychology
Neuropsychologist versus Clinical Psychologist
- There are many different types of psychologists. The most common type of psychologist is a clinical psychologist. A clinical psychologist is someone who can assess, diagnose and treat psychological and mental health problems. These can include, but are not limited to, psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder, etc. Other types of clinical psychologists are individuals with doctoral degrees who have specialized training in a specific area of clinical psychology. They can do all of the things that a clinical psychologist can do but they also specialize in a specific treatment area, like Neuropsychology. Neuropsychology relates to the study of cognitive, behavioral and emotional deficits resulting from patterns of cognitive strengths and weakness. Neuropsychologist are trained to assess, diagnose and treat psychological conditions with brain-based conditions (e.g., DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, PTSD), Neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., AUTISM and ASPERGER SYNDROME), Educational issues (e.g., DYSLEXIA, DYSGRAPHIA, IEP/504 accommodations), Neurodegenerative disease (e.g., DEMENTIA, ALZHEIMER’S) and Neurocognitive issues (e.g., ADHD, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY /POST CONCUSSION SYNDROME ).
