Since diseases of the brain commonly produce changes in behavior and cognitive functioning, assessment services remain the centerpiece of the clinical neuropsychology service. Existing evaluation programs have been enhanced and expanded, and are now available for patients of all ages from infancy through geriatrics. Treatment programs for patients with neurological injury or disease are also available. Since changes in cognitive functioning can have an impact on vocational, family, and personal functioning, a treatment program has been initiated. Cognitive rehabilitation services are available for patients with cognitive impairments such as memory loss.
Treatment focuses on improving adaptive functioning primarily through compensatory strategies.
The goal of treatment is to maximize patients' adjustment to persisting deficits so as to increase functioning in everyday life. Supportive counseling for patients and their families to help deal with adjustment issues is also available. The Pediatric Neuropsychology program emphasizes working with children who have cognitive disorders of all origins, and their families. Consultations are available through neurosurgery or other departments for children with epilepsy, spina bifida, genetic disorders and disorders of learning and attention, among other developmental disorders.