Definition of «neuropsychologist»

A neuropsychologist is a healthcare professional who specializes in understanding how the brain and nervous system work, particularly as they relate to behavior, cognition, and emotion. They use various assessment tools and techniques to evaluate patients with neurological or psychiatric conditions that may affect their thinking, memory, or emotional regulation. Neuropsychologists often work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, or private practice settings, providing diagnostic services, treatment planning, and counseling for individuals experiencing cognitive or behavioral difficulties due to brain injury or illness.

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The team of clinical neuropsychologists at Saarland University have used this training programme on eleven stroke patients, nine patients with brain trauma injury and four hypoxia patients. (sciencedaily.com)
Age shouldn't be the deciding factor in beginning potty training, said Peter Stavinoha, author of the book «Stress - Free Potty Training» and a clinical neuropsychologist at Children's Medical Center of Dallas. (abcnews.go.com)
Previously, Professor Goldstein played a major role in the post-qualification training of clinical neuropsychologists in the UK through leading PG Diploma courses at the Institute of Psychiatry over a 16 year period. (kcl.ac.uk)
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