Why Choose Blue Cat?
Why Choose Blue Cat?
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Psychoeducational-Neuropsychological-Developmental Evaluations: by referral only- fax to 321 914 0010
In short, because we are good at what we do. People are complicated, and the human brain infinitely so. We are specially trained and qualified to give you our expertise at a reasonable cost.
Perhaps more importantly, we are accessible. We meet individuals at their unique level of ability and function. We strive to help our clients optimize their place and function in life, and to meet their own goals, rather than focusing on a diagnostic manual.
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Why would I need to see a neuropsychologist?
Why would I need to see a neuropsychologist?
Henry Vandyke Carter, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Neuropsychologists are clinical psychologists who have additional specialized training in the evaluation of neurodevelopmental and neurological disorders.
We measure cognitive (thinking) abilities to find strengths and weaknesses, then we design treatment recommendations to help improve those weaknesses while emphasizing the patient's strengths.
Reasons that people are referred to us:
Reasons that people are referred to us:
Differentiating between several possible diagnoses
Assessing strengths and weaknesses to guide treatments
Establishing a baseline of cognitive function
Differentiating normal memory changes vs. cognitive issues
Assessing cognitive changes in chronic medical conditions such as epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, or post-concussion/traumatic brain injury
Recommending rehabilitative treatments
Assessing stroke or cerebrovascular incident effects
Separating sleep, mood, anxiety, and preexisting conditions such as ADHD from the effects of neurological conditions
Bernstein0275, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
Differentiating between several possible diagnoses
Assessing strengths and weaknesses to guide treatments
Establishing a baseline of cognitive function
Differentiating normal memory changes vs. cognitive issues
Assessing cognitive changes in chronic medical conditions such as epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, or post-concussion/traumatic brain injury
Recommending rehabilitative treatments
Assessing stroke or cerebrovascular incident effects
Separating sleep, mood, anxiety, and preexisting conditions such as ADHD from the effects of neurological conditions
Bernstein0275, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
Reasons that a person may request an evaluation:
Reasons that a person may request an evaluation:
Questions about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Difficulties in functioning, focusing, or attending to information at school/work
Abrupt changes in language/speaking ability, personality, behavior, memory, or confusional states
Questions about meeting developmental milestones (such as walking, talking, playing, or making friends)
Questions about autism spectrum disorders
"Is this normal aging or something else?"
Establishing a baseline for your healthy state in case you have concerns later
Cognitive changes following:
a recent head injury and/or loss of consciousness
multiple incidents of head impact (blast, vehicle accident, physical abuse, athletics)
Neuropsychologists use many different tests that are well-validated over time and different populations.
Most well-regarded assessments have been validated by testing normative groups of 1000 or more people selected to match the demographic characteristics of the U.S. Census.
In short, we use tests that have high validity and reliability. We select tests based on the patient in front of us.
What should you expect from your visit to Blue Cat?
What should you expect from your visit to Blue Cat?
We'll get you set up over the phone and through our website for registration, fees, and consent forms.
Once you are here for your appointment, we'll start with a conversation about your background and what has been going on in your life recently. We will ask pertinent questions about a wide range of things that may have a bearing on your current functioning.
Then, we will begin the assessment process. We will ask you to perform various mental tasks – for this, you will work directly with the examiner. Some items we will ask you to try are presented through other modes (computer-based, in writing, or by audio).
There is no preparation required other than trying to get a good night's sleep and having a decent breakfast. The test items are not things you can study for and may not be directly related to your education or occupation. They are, for the most part, measures of brain functions that ordinary people use every day.
We plan and adjust the tests we use based on you, the individual. Some people may finish in two hours while others may finish in as much as four. We prioritize your well-being and want to see your best performance, so if either fatigue or pain becomes too great, we may ask you to consider scheduling an additional appointment to complete testing.
After we score, review, and interpret the results, we will issue a comprehensive report of the results, any applicable diagnoses, and our recommendations for further diagnostics or treatments.
We will expedite a copy of the report to your referring physician or other provider.
We offer a follow-up to discuss the findings, what they mean to you, and our recommendations.
We also offer follow-up appointments to monitor status and track changes. Some people find these very helpful for guiding their medical and family planning.
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