Neuropsychological Assessment - Diagnosis of A Neuropsychological Disorder

Diagnosis of A Neuropsychological Disorder

Certain types of damage to the brain will cause behavioral and cognitive difficulties. Psychologists can start screening for these problems by using either one of the following techniques or all of these combined:

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