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Below is a list of valuable terms and their appropriate definitions. Neuropsychological Consultation, Testing & Treatment Neuropsychological assessment is often an integral part of diagnosing and treating the cognitive (mental) and behavioral effects of a concussion, brain injury or other neurological condition which may alter or compromise brain functioning. Common causes of such disturbances may include dementia, stroke, ADD/ADHD, depression/anxiety, metabolic disorders (thyroid imbalance, diabetes, hypoglycemia), substance/alcohol abuse and exposure to toxic substances. Neuropsychological testing involves assessment of a variety of cognitive skills including memory, attention and concentration, visual perception, problem solving and motor skills. These test usually involve paper and pencil and computerized tests which are administered by a specially trained technician. In addition, the neuropsychological evaluation also typically includes psychological testing which is utilized to asses behavioral personality and mood related symptoms and coping ability. These test typically involve completing a comprehensive inventory-checklist of symptoms. Upon completion of the neuropsychological evaluation, results are provided by a clinical neuropsychologist who makes recommendations regarding diagnosis, relevant treatment interventions and any other required referrals. Click here for
a detailed explanation of the who, what and why of neuropsychological
testing. Please give our office a call at 732-840-5266 to speak with a
technician or to schedule an appointment for a consultation.
Biofeedback is the electronic process of measuring and monitoring how the body reacts to stress, tension and pain. As an example many pain symptoms are accompanied by muscle contractions and tightness. Biofeedback displays these contractions on a computer screen so we can see the early warning signs of pain. Biofeedback teaches you to control and reduce your tension thus reducing your pain. Biofeedback also deeply relaxes you and therefore helps with stress, anxiety and insomnia. You can practice various specialized techniques to reduce these stress responses in our bodies and minds on a day to day basis. Biofeedback is used to treat:
The goals of biofeedback training are:
Please give our office a call for additional information about biofeedback or to speak with our biofeedback specialist at 732-840-5266.
Child, Adolescent Behavioral And Academic Issues In addition to providing psychotherapy and counseling services to adults, our staff of psychologists and therapists are also equipped to provide mental health services to children, adolescents and families for the following:
Cognitive therapy focuses on thinking and memory skills. A hierarchy of tasks are utilized to address problem areas such as:
Compensatory strategies are derived from the results of a neuropsychological examination. A treatment plan of functional tasks addressing the cognitive deficits are practiced within the therapy session to enhance performance. Clients may participate in therapy for three to nine months depending on the severity of the injury. Please give our office a call at 732-840-5266 if you have additional questions regarding cognitive rehabilitation therapy.
Significant
memory problems, confusion and depression, are not always part of the
normal aging process, especially if they begin to interfere with an
individual’s activities of daily living. Early diagnosis
may aid in
Symptoms of depression can include any of the following:
Symptoms of anxiety can include:
We offer comprehensive psychological assessment of depression and anxiety symptoms. We also provide treatment which may include individual and/or group psychotherapy in a warm and confidential atmosphere in addition to providing referrals for medication evaluations, if necessary.
Our caring staff of licensed psychologists is available in private and group settings to assist individuals in coping with a variety of emotional, cognitive and physical issues.
We offer a number of treatment modalities for people experiencing chronic pain symptoms from illness or accident. Treatment modalities include biofeedback, psychotherapy and pain management support groups in addition to referral for medication evaluations, if necessary.
After a concussion, individuals may experience a number of physical, emotional and cognitive symptoms. These commonly include headache, dizziness, fatigue, vision problems, memory difficulty and poor concentration. Sleep difficulty, depression, anxiety and irritability are also common. Comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation is often performed to diagnose and treat individuals with these symptoms of post-concussion. Early intervention may prevent these symptoms from worsening.
After many forms of trauma, an individual may experience nightmares, flashbacks, poor sleep in addition to depression and anxiety. Our understanding and supportive staff can assist individuals in coping with the emotional effects of trauma, often freeing them from its debilitating effects on their lives.
Psychological Evaluation, Testing & Therapy See Depression/Anxiety.
At Neuropsychology and Counseling Associates we offer a wide range of services for older adults and their families. Individual, group and family counseling are offered to assist with age related issues. Cognitive and dementia screening, neurocognitive and behavioral rehabilitation, help to determine if changes are needed or whether a new level of care be considered by the older adult and their family's. Neuropsychology and Counseling Associates offers psychological education and consultation for stress management, retirement, and grief and loss counseling. Click here for additional information regarding dementia screening and its value. Please give our office a call at 732-840-5266 for further information or to schedule a consultation.
Speech and language therapy focuses on language based deficits. These deficits may include problems with auditory processing, memory, word-finding, thought organization, reading comprehension, written expression and interpersonal communication skills. An individual treatment plan is developed following each client's initial evaluation and specific goals are developed. Each client will also complete a Communication Analysis so that the treatment goals can be directly related to pre-injury functioning and communication demands. Compensatory strategies, both internal and external, are incorporated into the therapy sessions as needed to compensate for residual deficits. Clients may participate in therapy for three to nine months, depending on the severity of the injury, their pre-injury level of functioning and their ability to learn/utilize compensatory strategies effectively. For further information or to speak with the speech therapist please call 732-840-5266.
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