Neuropsychology

Shepherd Center provides neuropsychology services that are specific to a person's injury or illness at the inpatient and Day Program levels, as well as within various outpatient clinics at Shepherd.

Neuropsychology and Brain Injury
Brain injuries can change the way people think, behave and feel. Each person responds differently following a brain injury. Sometimes changes in thinking are most obvious, while other times, people experience changes in emotion and behavior. Difficulty functioning at home and work is very common following a brain injury, depending on the severity of the injury. Shepherd Center has several programs that are designed to help brain injured persons recover and function better at home and work. Neuropsychologists specialize in understanding, diagnosing and treating the cognitive, behavioral and emotional consequences of brain injury.

Clinical Care
Neuropsychologists at Shepherd Center offer diagnostic testing and treatment for persons with brain injuries, and provide a treatment plan that may involve a combination of neuropsychology consults, speech therapy and occupational and physical therapy.

Beginning the Process
Call 404-350-3095 to request  an appointment with a neuropsychologist at Shepherd Center. Referrals are typically made by attending physicians or case managers, but other interested parties can request an appointment. Once an appointment has been requested, Shepherd Center's financial staff will verify insurance and or other payment plans. Most Georgia HMO and PPO plans include Shepherd Center as a provider for neuropsychological care. Specialized assessments such as Independent Neuropsychological Examinations for medicolegal purposes can be arranged upon request.