[What is a Neuropsychologist?]
[A clinical neuropsychologist is a professional psychologist trained in the science of brain-behavior relationships. The clinical neuropsychologist specializes in assessment and intervention based on the scientific study of human behavior across the lifespan. Behavior it compared to normal and abnormal functioning of the central nervous system (definition by the APA, Div. 40).]. They usually address questions about attention or memory, for instance.
[What do Neuropsychologist do?]
[Clinical neuropsychologists use current knowledge about the brain-behavior relationship in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and/or rehabilitation of patients with neurological, medical, neurodevelopmental and/or psychiatric conditions, as well as other cognitive and learning disorders. Diagnosis is based on patient history, observation of behavior, results on neuropsychological assessment, qualitative analysis of errors/challenges during testing, etc.]
[What is a Psychologist?]
[The term Psychologist is protected by law. Psychologists are extensively trained in the treatment of psychological difficulties, like depression, anxiety, personality or attachement, for instances. Many have a specialized area of practice. To you find all Psychologists registered in the Province of Quebec: click here ]
[What is a Psychiatrist? ]
[A psychiatrist is a Physician who has a specialty in Psychiatry. Because they are a Physician (they studied Medicine), they prescribe medication to patients who suffer from psychiatric challenges (bipolar, schizophrenia, etc). Most of them work in hospitals and are covered by RAMQ.]
[What is a Coach? What is a Therapist?]
[These words do not represent a licensed profession, it can mean many things, anything. Its important that you have a look at their biography and/or ask them about their training. Also, because their practice is often unregulated, they are rarely covered by insurance packages and are not allowed to diagnose. They may provide support but are forbidden to diagnose you with ADHD or anxiety, for instance.]
[Do I see my family doctor first?]
[It is always a good idea to see your Family Doctor first! Tell them about your concerns, what you have observed. Take notes if you need to. Neuropsychological evaluation is usually undertaken only after medical causes have been ruled out. Hence, neuropsychologists often work in collaboration with other health professionals.]
[Do I need a formal referral?]
[No, neuropsychologist can assess and treat without referral by a Physician (your family doctor). However, we recommend that you keep your family doctor informed before and that you send them a copy of the neuropsychological report after the evaluation.]
[What do I need to bring?]
[Bring any old evaluation, old report cards, old reports from any health professionals you have seen before. Your glasses if you have some. Try to be rested for the evaluations. Bring back your questionnaires if you printed them.]
[Do I need brain imaging?]
[If you have had brain imaging done, please make sure to bring the results with you or to send them to us. You can also kindly ask your family doctor to send us a copy of the results. Diagnosis may also draw on findings from neuroimaging and other diagnostic medical procedures.]
[How do I know if I need a full evaluation?]
[You can book a 2 hours initial in-person consultation during which we will conduct a thorough interview and basic cognitive screening, as necessary. Based on this initial assessment, a neuropsychological assessment will be recommended, or not. You may also receive suggestions and recommendations or a brief educational session, depending on the initial findings and clinical impressions.]
[How many visits will I need?]
[The number of sessions may vary depending on the problem and individual but visit this page to help you plan. After the initial assessment, the neuropsychologist will discuss their assessment or treatment plan for the process. You can also refer to this website for some guidance.]
[How do I cancel/reschedule?]
[You will get a confirmation email when you book and a reminder email a few days before the appointment: they both contain a link to cancel the appointment - it's just that easy. We ask that you cancel 48 hours before the appointment. As each session requires significant preparation time, please cancel us in advance. "No-Show/Last-minute cancellations" are usually associated with a $200 cancellation fee. To book a new appointement, use our online platform or call us.]
[How can I pay?]
[After each session, clients can pay by cash, check or internet transfer. After the payment, you will receive an invoice via email. You are responsible for the payment of each session, at the end of each session. For internet transfer, please set it up at the beginning or before the session.]
[How do I know if my insurance covers services?]
[You should check with your health insurance to see what coverage they provide for you, under your plan. We suggest that you read about your insurance coverage early in the process, to avoid surprises. Look under the "Psychologist" category of your insurance contract.]
[How do I get reimbursed by my insurance?]
[After each session, clients can send internet transfer. I will send you the invoice via email and you can forward it to your insurance company to get reimbursed as per your contract with them. When in doubts, contact your insurer to ask about reimbursements procedure. Remember : neuropsychological services fall under the "Psychologist" category.]
[Do neuropsychologists prescribe medication?]
[No, only Physicians prescribe medication. Your general physician knows about your hearth, your liver, your kidneys and about your overall health. He/she is in the best position to prescribe and monitor the effect of the medication on your body. Be transparent with your general physician and tell them about any other medication (legal or not) they may take, some medication may interact or have secondary effects. Your MD is the one in best position to monitor and respond to any issues in that sense. Your GP is the central person when it comes to your physical health. We usually send their our diagnosis and they take care of the medication.]