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Overview

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• The Credit Valley Neuropsychology Group is a group of 3 dynamic and professional Psychologists, each with over 10 years of clinical practice in the field of Clinical Neuropsychology
• Individual adult and geriatric cognitive assessments are conducted within the private domain.
• The group’s goal is to provide timely assessments and feedback that are individualized to address the client’s referral needs.

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What is a Neuropsychological Assessment? 

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• A neuropsychological assessment is an evaluation of cognitive, intellectual and emotional functioning of individuals with neurological, medical and /or psychiatric conditions to assist with diagnoses or to determine an individual’s current level of functioning across such domains.

What is Involved in a Neuropsychological Assessment?

• An assessment consists of an initial interview which includes a history of medical conditions, emotional/personality issues, vocational/academic background and any recent cognitive complaints or changes.
• The testing consists primarily of paper and pencil tests in which clients may be asked to answer questions, remember information, draw designs or make judgments about various stimuli.
• Testing will last 4 to 7 hours, depending on the type of assessment and the referral question being investigated.
• Following testing, a feedback session will be arranged to discuss results and recommendations to optimize a client’s level of cognitive functioning at home, work or school. Relevant treatment plans may be outlined. When requested, ongoing consultation with involved health professionals and/or legal representation is provided as part of the service.
• A detailed written report will be provided to the client in a timely manner and to other professionals, at the client’s request.

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What types of Neuropsychological Assessments are Available?

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• In order to minimize the costs to the client, the referral base is divided between 5 streams of assessments. The cost of a neuropsychological assessment will vary depending on the type of assessment performed and the specific questions that are being addressed.
• Note that the fees associated with these different types of assessment may vary on an individual basis and are subject to change over time.

1. Geriatric Assessments

• address diagnostic issues and/or functional concerns (e.g., supervision, driving, ability to perform high-risk activities such as managing finances, medication administration and meal preparation)
• typically require a shorter period of testing than a more traditional neuropsychological assessment

2. Functional/Diagnostic Assessments

• address diagnostic issues and/or functional concerns (e.g., return to work and ability to perform high-risk activities such as driving, finances, medication administration and meal preparation)
• recommendations made to optimize the client’s level of cognitive functioning and safety and to increase the likelihood of a successful return to work, where appropriate
• not appropriate for medical-legal cases

3. PsychoEducational Assessments (Adult and Child)

• measure intellectual, academic and cognitive abilities (attention, learning, memory) and assess cognitive strengths and challenges in relation to academic performance.
• may provide a formal diagnosis of Learning Disability (LD), Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Intellectual Disability (ID), if appropriate.
• help determine ongoing learning needs, provide recommendations to access academic accommodations at elementary, secondary and post-secondary level (College, University) and outline recommendations for Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to optimize school performance.

4. Adult Executive Assessments

• measure intellectual ability and executive functioning skills (problem solving, organization, cognitive flexibility).
• provide information regarding your positioning in relation to your peers and to allow you a better understanding of your individual strengths and weaknesses.
• provide recommendations, based on strengths and overall cognitive profile, to help you gain a competitive edge in the workplace.

5. Third-Party Assessments

• address diagnostic issues and/or functional concerns (e.g., cognitive rehabilitation strategies, prognosis, return to work/school, ability to perform high-risk activities such as driving, finances, medication administration and meal preparation)
• comprehensive test battery that can withstand medical-legal scrutiny (i.e., for motor vehicle accidents or disability)

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Do I Have Insurance Coverage for a Neuropsychological Assessment?

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• Although the services of a psychologist are not covered by OHIP, many clients have extended health care benefits that cover the services of a registered psychologist. As such, it is possible that some of the assessment cost may be covered.
• All clients are advised to inquire with their insurance carriers regarding the nature of their specific policy prior to arranging an appointment.
• Third party assessments, such as those arising from motor vehicle accidents or disability, have unique coverage specifications.

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How Do I Make An Appointment?

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• Appointments are scheduled in a timely manner with one of the three psychologists in the Credit Valley Neuropsychology Group.
• Confidential appointment requests can be made by telephone to the number below and clients will be contacted as soon as possible to arrange an appointment time.
• All information obtained in assessments is confidential and adheres to PHIPA privacy legislation.

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Clinician Biographies

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