Headwise provides neuropsychological assessments for the purposes of identifying neurological disorders, determining their severity, and offering guidance around treatment.

Neuropsychological assessment is a well-established evidence-based approach used to examine whether a person is suffering from a neurological impairment. Through the completion of neuropsychological tests, it is possible to determine whether an individual has a neurological deficit, the location of this neurological damage, the potential cause, and the consequence of this deficit in terms of a person’s day-to-day life. The results of neuropsychological assessments are crucial in informing treatment planning.

Clinicians at Headwise are experts in the area of neuropsychological assessment and are routinely instructed to undertake assessments in the following areas:

•    Diagnostic assessments for dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions;
•    Diagnostic assessments for learning disabilities and developmental disorders such as ADHD and Autism;
•    ‘Return to work’ assessments for those who have sustained a brain injury;
•    ‘Suitability to drive’ assessments for those recovering from a brain injury;
•    Assessing the impact of sports-related head injuries on an athlete’s ability to return to competition;
•    Determining whether a neurological condition has impacted on a person’s mental capacity and decision-making ability.
•    Undertaking remote assessments and sessions by video.

Remote assessment and therapy sessions are viable using video-based platforms, where face-to-face appointments are not possible.

"Thank you for the neuropsychology report … it has given an extremely useful insight into his cognitive abilities and potential challenges he may face … and it has been a helpful starting point for discussion. I thought your recommendations were really relevant to [the client’s] needs.… Thank you very much for your very thorough assessment and I look forward to working with you again in the future."