Question 1

What is neuropsychology?

Accepted Answer

Neuropsychologists are specialist psychologists with postgraduate training in brain function and behaviour. The role of a neuropsychologist is to help identify your cognitive strengths, and whether there are any areas that are currently more difficult for you.

For more information about different types of psychologists, please see: https://psychology.org.au/psychology/about-psychology/types-of-psychologists (https://psychology.org.au/psychology/about-psychology/types-of-psychologists)

Question 2

What are cognitive skills?

Accepted Answer

This is the term used to describe our thinking skills. This includes skills like concentration, memory, problem-solving etc.

Question 3

How can neuropsych help me?

Accepted Answer

Taking part in a variety of activities helps see what you are good at, and whether anything is currently more difficult for you. This helps the neuropsychologist (and other professionals you may be currently working with) to tailor a plan to help support you, focussing on what you do well and work around any difficulties. Neuropsychological assessment can also help with identifying and diagnosing different conditions such as specific learning disorders and attention difficulties.