Neuropsychologist

Indications and substantive functions

The daily duties of a neuropsychologist include working with patients who have suffered stroke, traumatic brain injuries, suffering from neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease. In addition, there are signs identified by the person himself or others, which are indications for contacting a specialist:

• Fast fatigue and drowsiness.
• Decreased cognitive abilities.
• Speech disorders.
• Reduced or, conversely, increased muscle tone.
• Poor coordination.
• High excitability, pathological emotionality.
• Hyperactivity.

These signs are characteristic of both adult patients and children. It is important to realize that the earlier you seek help, the more effective it will be. The specialist conducts individual and group classes on the restoration of speech, memory, attention and other cognitive functions using modern methods of neurorehabilitation.

Diagnostic tools

A professional neuropsychologist uses a wide range of diagnostic tools and techniques. The standard set includes classical standardized tests, such as the A.R. Luria method.«Learning 10 words»Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale (MoCA), test«Drawing clocks»and innovative technologies with the involvement of modern equipment. An important aspect of the work is the use of computerized diagnostic methods that allow obtaining more accurate digital indicators of the state of various cognitive functions.

During the examination, the specialist assesses the state of memory, attention, thinking, speech, praxis, gnosis, executive functions and the emotional and personal sphere of the patient. Particular attention is paid to dynamic monitoring of changes in the patient's condition during treatment and rehabilitation. Testing results are carefully documented and analyzed, allowing the effectiveness of therapy to be tracked.

How comprehensive rehabilitation is carried out

Neuropsychologist is part of the team of clinical specialists who implement complex treatment and rehabilitation of the patient. He works closely with neurologists, psychiatrists, speech therapists, physiotherapists and other doctors.

This is a modern approach that provides maximum benefit from the treatment and rehabilitation process. The specialist takes part in regular consultations, where the dynamics of the patient’s condition is discussed and the treatment plan is adjusted, and makes proposals.

Rehabilitation measures and procedures include the development of individual programs of cognitive therapy, conducting classes to restore impaired functions, training in compensatory strategies. An important part of the work is psychological support of patients and their relatives, training in proper interaction at home and adaptation in society.

Results of treatment

The effectiveness of comprehensive rehabilitation is assessed by the main parameters. With properly organized work, patients achieve improved cognitive functions and improved quality of life in general. First of all, positive dynamics is observed in the restoration of impaired cognitive abilities.

For example, in patients with amnesia, memory improvement is noted, which is manifested in an increase in the amount of memorized information, the processes of its preservation and transmission are normalized. In patients with aphasia, there is an expansion of the vocabulary, an improvement in the grammatical system of speech, an increase in the ability to understand inverted speech and the formation of statements.

In patients with spatial disorders, coordination and ability to perform purposeful actions improve, it becomes possible to quickly perform complex motor acts and better navigate in space.

Social adaptation is one of the main outcomes of treatment. Patients train communication skills, increase their ability to interact with others. Many people return to professional activities or move to new forms of social realization.

Neuro-clinic offers the help of a highly qualified neuropsychologist, make an appointment, to which you can through the form on the website or by phone. We offer affordable prices because the main purpose of the clinic–Helping all those in need.