Neuropsychology

Overview

People who come to RHI because they’ve suffered a brain injury or stroke don’t need a diagnosis - they need to know whether they will ever return back to their normal lives again. They need to know if they’ll be able to function adequately in their home environments. RHI will treat the condition, but beyond that, RHI offers a holistic approach to treating the entire person – physically, emotionally and socially – improving their quality of life. An integral piece to this holistic approach is the Neuropsychology service we offer patients who have suffered a brain injury or stroke.

What is a neuropsychologist?

A neuropsychologist is a psychologist who specializes in studying brain behavior. They are extensively trained in the pathology, anatomy and physiology of the nervous system. Some neuropsychologists specialize in research and development, while others specialize in evaluating and treating people who have suffered a traumatizing injury to their brain. RHI is equipped with a staff of neuropsychologists who specialize in both areas of the discipline – helping the RHI team deliver better outcomes for all our patients.

Why you may need neuropsychology –

RHI offers neuropsychological assessments and tests that will help doctors and patients understand the type of injury suffered and determine the necessary steps in reaching an optimal outcome in recovery. If you or someone you know has experienced any of these symptoms because of a traumatic experience, please contact RHI for a neuropsychological test today:

• Memory loss
• Difficulty communicating
• Difficulty writing or reading
• Attention or concentration problems
• Difficulty organizing or planning
• Difficulty multitasking
• Changes in spatial skills or vision
• Disturbed thinking or confusion

A lot of beneficial information and analytics can be concluded from a neuropsychological assessment, including:

• Prognosis
• Rehabilitation potential
• Intelligence capability
• Ability to problem solve and conceptualize ideas
• Ability to Plan and organize
• Attention, memory, and learning capacity
• Language skills
• Academic skills
• Perceptual and motor abilities
• Emotions, behavior, and personality tendencies

Outpatient
RHI’s NeuroRehabilitation Center (NRC) is a comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility designed to assist individuals in achieving their highest potential once they’ve left the confines of RHI inpatient care. The many services offered at NRC include:

• Neuropsychology
  
• Occupational therapy
• Physical therapy
• Speech therapy
• Brain injury community re-entry program
• Driving evaluations and training
• Vision program
• Follow-up and RHI Wellness program

We also provide inpatient and outpatient services at RHI's main campus.

How to Make a Referral:

An appointment can be scheduled by calling (317) 879-8940. We will need a referral and medical records from your physician as well as insurance information faxed to us at (317) 872-0914.

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