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Originally Posted by willgardner
I also wonder if people get neuropsych assessments in order to seek appropriate neuropsych treatments. I thought the assessments were mostly for lawsuit/insurance company purposes. I wonder if getting the neuropsych evaluation would be beneficial in any way for my recovery if there are some sort of, albeit limited, treatments out there?
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A neuropsychological assessment's primary purpose is to provide a qualitative assessment of cognitive functioning, identify deficit areas and develop an individualized treatment strategy. In my case there was no insurance or legal implications.
I benefited greatly from the speech/cognitive and occupational therapies prescribed, including therapies designed to improve memory, executive function and spatial orientation deficits.
If you haven't already you may also want to consult with a physiatrist (also listed as physical medicine and rehabilitation).