Sport Neuropsychology

"Neuropsychologists work with, assess, and provide treatment for individuals who have experienced changes in function or damage to the brain as a result of injury or illness. "

Neuropsychology is a subspecialty of clinical psychology that focuses on the relationship between brain functioning and behaviour.  

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Neuropsychological evaluations have been identified as useful in the management and rehabilitation of sport-related and other concussions. For example, given the lack of abnormality of standard structural neuroimaging (CT or MRI scans), Neuropsychologists are in a unique position to assess the presence or absence of brain dysfunction and emotional and psychological symptoms. This information can be used to inform parents, families, athletic trainers, and coaches regarding the player’s current concussion status and help to inform decisions regarding rehabilitation and return to play.

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SPORT NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
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Red Deer

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

 A neuropsychological evaluation typically involves an interview focusing on personal history and current difficulties. 

This is followed by a testing session, wherein brain function is evaluated by means of performance on a variety of paper and pencil tasks evaluating cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, processing speed, and other thinking abilities. Evaluation of mood and personality is also completed. 

Upon completion of a neuropsychological evaluation, the neuropsychologist will make conclusions regarding the presence or absence of brain dysfunction, the level of cognitive impairment, and the associated impact on daily cognitive, emotional, and psychological functioning.

FEES

Neuropsychological Baseline Assessment (3 hours)

• Baseline neuropsychological evaluation refers to the completion of preseason neuropsychological testing to establish a personal standard of cognitive performance. Baseline assessments are useful because of the range of performance and ability within a given population. Establishing a benchmark of cognitive performance for comparison in the event of a future concussion enables the neuropsychologist to comment directly on the presence or absence of cognitive impairment, relative to a player’s established baseline.

Neuropsychological Consult (90 minutes)

• This consult involves an interview focusing on your personal history and current difficulties. This is followed by a brief testing session wherein you will complete several paper and pencil tasks to screen for objective difficulties in the major cognitive domains:  attention, information processing speed, language skills, executive functioning, and memory. You will also be asked to complete questionnaires regarding your current symptoms and mood.

Neuropsychological Screening Evaluation (3 hours)

• This assessment involves a brief interview focusing on your personal history. This is followed by a testing session wherein you will complete several paper and pencil tasks evaluating memory, attention, and other thinking abilities. You will also be asked to complete questionnaires regarding any current symptoms and your mood. This type of assessment is more in-depth than the initial consult, but less comprehensive than a full neuropsychological assessment.

Neuropsychological Assessment (6-8 hours)

• This assessment involves an interview focusing on your personal history and current difficulties. This is followed by a testing session wherein you will complete a number of paper and pencil tasks evaluating memory, attention, and other thinking abilities. You will also be asked to complete several questionnaires regarding your current symptoms, mood, and personality characteristics.

Independent Medical Evaluation Available (please contact us)

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