A neuropsychological assessment includes pencil-paper tests that are done in the office.  These tests help us to understand how a person’s  brain is functioning, including areas of strength and weakness. This information can determine  if someone is experiencing a memory problem, such as dementia, or if they are having improvements in their cognition following an injury to the brain due to trauma or a stroke.  A neuropsychological assessment can also help to determine if the problems someone is experiencing with memory are due to everyday stressors or something that can be reversed. An assessment will also provide a better understanding of a person’s emotional functioning and how this may impact their  cognitive abilities.