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Indenbaum</a></li> <li><a href="susan.htm">Susan E. 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Results are then used to determine a course of action in response to concerns about school performance, possible learning problems or to help establish realistic academic and vocational goals in children or adults. Additionally, findings can provide documentation in order to qualify for  special accommodations when taking standardized tests. <br /> <br /> <p align="justify" class="MainVerdana12"><em><font size="6" face="Monotype Corsiva">N</font></em><span style="text-decoration: underline">europsychological</span> <em><font size="6" face="Monotype Corsiva">E</font></em><span style="text-decoration: underline">valuation</span>: "Clinical Neuropsychology" is the branch of psychology that concerns itself with brain functioning. Neuropsychological tests are used to measure areas of ability such as thinking and reasoning, memory, attention, language ability, sensory and motor skills as well as emotional functioning. The pattern of test results are then analyzed and conclusions can be reached about brain functioning. The results often include a detailed description of a person's strengths and weaknesses as well as specific recommendations about rehabilitation or strategies to help a person cope with problem areas. <br /> <br /> <p align="justify" class="MainVerdana12"><em><font size="6" face="Monotype Corsiva">P</font></em><span style="text-decoration: underline">re-Surgical</span> <em><font size="6" face="Monotype Corsiva">E</font></em><span style="text-decoration: underline">valuations</span> : Psychological factors including a person s level of stress, coping skills and attitudes towards their health may have significant effects on how they responds to certain surgical procedures. Physicians may request a psychological assessment in order to assess such factors prior to surgery. The goal is to improve the likelihood of the patient having a positive outcome to the surgical procedure. The most common surgical procedures for which doctors require a "Pre-Surgical Evaluation" are Bariatric Surgery and Implantable Pain Management Devices. The assessment process includes completing several questionnaires and a clinical interview. The results along with any recommendations will be shared with the patient and a report forwarded to the physician. <br /> &nbsp;<br /> <p align="justify" class="MainVerdana12"><em><font size="6" face="Monotype Corsiva">P</font></em><span style="text-decoration: underline">sychological / Custody</span> <em><font size="6" face="Monotype Corsiva">E</font></em><span style="text-decoration: underline">valuation</span>: Decisions regarding the visitation and/or custody of a child are a matter of great concern to all involved. When all efforts to come to a reasonable decision regarding the best interests of the child in such a situation have been exhausted, then referral to an independent and impartial professional may be required. The goal of this evaluation is to provide the court with information so that the best decision is made regarding a child s welfare. As a prerequisite to beginning the assessment process a court order is required which indicates that all parents or "adults acting as parents" will participate in the assessment. It should be noted that the "traditional rules of confidentiality" that usually apply to persons receiving mental health services do not apply in this situation. The evaluation process generally includes multiple extended interviews with all involved adults in addition to the administration of different psychological tests. The child is also interviewed and tests may be administered depending on their age. Other persons who have knowledge about the situation that is relevant to the assessment may be also contacted in order to obtain additional information. <br /> <br /> <p align="justify" class="MainVerdana12"><em><font size="6" face="Monotype Corsiva">I</font></em><span style="text-decoration: underline">ndependent Psychological (Medical)</span> <em><font size="6" face="Monotype Corsiva">E</font></em><span style="text-decoration: underline">valuation (IME)</span> : This term is generally used regarding "Workers Compensation" matters. When an individual has been injured in a work-related incident and has received medical treatment or rehabilitation, an independent evaluation of the person s current psychological status may be requested. Physical injuries often affect a person's emotional functioning. Over time, pain and disability may lead to depression, anxiety, family stresses and other problems which can in turn increase physical symptoms. An "IME" generally includes a review of all medical records, one or more clinical interviews and selected psychological tests. Results of the evaluation are then shared with the workers compensation carrier and the person s physician or other involved health care professionals. <br /> <br /> <p align="justify" class="MainVerdana12"><em><font size="6" face="Monotype Corsiva">F</font></em><span style="text-decoration: underline">orensic Psychological</span> <em><font size="6" face="Monotype Corsiva">E</font></em><span style="text-decoration: underline">valuation</span> This is an assessment specifically designed to answer "legal" questions such as might occur in a situation were a person has been arrested or is likely to have to appear in court. Traditional  rules of confidentiality" generally do not apply, results may be admitted into court and the examiner may be asked to testify about the information received. Forensic evaluations may include questions of competency, mitigating circumstances or child abuse. <p><img src="images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="50">&nbsp;</p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" bgcolor="000000" height="25"> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> Counseling and Psychology Resources, Hickory NC, Counseling, Psychological Services, Custody Evaluations, Licensed Mental Health Professionals, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Women s Counseling, Marital Counseling, Learning Disorders  Assessment / Evaluation, Neuropsychological Evaluations, Pain Management, Employee Assistance Program, Psychological Testing, Forensic Evaluations, Hickory, NC, North Carolina, Catawba County </body> </html>