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Neuropsychology Clinic
General Information
The Neuropsychology Clinic is a new service of the Clinical Psychology Centre commencing in January 2009 and is operated by the School of Psychology, Psychiatry & Psychological Medicine at Monash University. It provides the community with low-cost and up-to-date assessment and management recommendations for cognitive difficulties and associated behavioural or emotional issues. The Clinic provides senior neuropsychology students in the Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology) course with opportunities to implement their knowledge and skills under the guidance of a senior Clinical Neuropsychologist supervisor.
All clinicians at the Neuropsychology Clinic are probationary psychologists, and the supervisor is a registered psychologist and member of the Australian Psychological Society College of Clinical Neuropsychologists. All clinicians adhere to the professional codes of the Australian Psychological Society and the Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria.
Clinical Neuropsychologists:
- assess the nature of cognitive, and sometimes behavioural and emotional, changes that may have occurred as a consequence of developmental, acquired or degenerative conditions;
- assess the effect of these changes on lifestyle and relationships;
- assess capacity to return to previous activities such as study, work, driving or financial management; and
- provide strategies to manage cognitive deficits.
Types of problems
Children, adolescents and adults may be referred for neuropsychological assessment of cognitive difficulties associated with a range of aetiologies, including:
- neurological injury (e.g. traumatic brain injury, concussion, stroke, neurosurgery);
- deteriorating cognitive function in older adults;
- learning difficulties;
- developmental difficulties
The Neuropsychology Clinic specializes in the assessment and management of cognitive changes associated with concussion. Following neuropsychological assessment and liaison with treating physicians and other therapists, clinicians can provide recommendations regarding the management of cognitive sequelae associated with concussion and return to previous activities.
Referrals
- Health practitioners. Doctors and allied health professionals can refer clients requiring a neuropsychological assessment
- General community agencies. Both government and non-government child and adult agencies across the state can refer clients for assessment and recommendations
- Individuals and families. Anyone concerned about their cognitive (thinking) skills such as memory, attention, or planning and organizational skills can contact the clinic and inquire about arranging an assessment
Referral Form (doc 35 kB)
Neuropsychology Clinic Supervisor
Catherine Willmott is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and Lecturer in neuropsychology, specializing in the assessment and rehabilitation of cognitive difficulties associated with brain injury and illness.
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