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A Neuropsychological Assessment May Correct a Misdiagnosis
by Marc W. OwnerWhen you know that you or your child has a disturbance in cognitive functioning, but you are unable to obtain a proper diagnosis, you need to see a specialist in the field of clinical neuropsychology. For example, ADD/ADHD and learning disabilities are often misdiagnosed; To get a proper diagnosis or correct an inappropriate diagnosis, you need a professionally administered neuropsychological evaluation
Ideally, your neuropsychological assessment should be conducted in a clinical environment that provides a wide range of services and that is staffed by highly qualified clinicians acting as consultants. Conditions such as ADD/ADHD often present as different disorders, which can otherwise make proper diagnosis difficult. Because ADD/ADHD is often mislabeled, it can be difficult to get a proper diagnosis. And, a misdiagnosis can be mentally, emotionally and financially exhausting. This wastes valuable time and money that may be needed for the necessary treatment.
Through a neuropsychological evaluation, a skilled physician will be able to determine whether you have ADD/ADHD, another disorder that has similar symptoms, or both. Some conditions that are commonly misdiagnosed because they may actually co-occur with ADD/ADHD. These illnesses include anxiety, depression, and learning disabilities. Substance abuse can also present as a symptom of ADD/ADHD or other disorders, as it can be used as a form of self-medication.
A neuropsychological evaluation is also essential to properly diagnose learning disabilities such as dyslexia. In some cases, dyslexia can be confused with ADD/ADHD. Children with dyslexia might be misidentified as "lazy." Dyslexia is one of the most common and generally misdiagnosed disorders in school-age children, so it is significant for testing related to learning disabilities to be conducted in a clinical neuropsychology environment. Like ADD/ADHD, the symptoms of dyslexia are not always clearly defined; In fact the two disorders can be confused with each other. Therefore, you need to visit a center that has multidisciplinary experts, as they will be more equipped to differentiate between the two.
There are a variety of tests for ADD/ADHD as well as dyslexia and other learning disabilities, and more of these assessments are more effective than others. A neuropsychological evaluation involves a comprehensive series of examinations that guide the clinician towards the proper diagnosis and thus the necessary treatment. Identifying and navigating the right course of action can seem daunting and overwhelming, but a neuropsychological assessment will be able to give you conclusive answers as to what is and isn't. Once you have this information, you and the doctor can plan the best course of treatment.
Dr. Abbey specializes in clinical neuropsychology and offers neuropsychological assessment.
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