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Neuropsychology in Medellín: Cognitive Assessment and Rehabilitation

Neuropsychology assesses how the brain works through its cognitive and behavioral manifestations. If you have concerns about your memory, concentration or cognitive performance — or a family member’s — our neuropsychologists carry out complete assessments using standardized tools.
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3–6 hours

Complete assessment

1-2

Sessions needed

7–10 days

Results delivered

+ What is a neuropsychological assessment?

A systematic diagnostic process of cognitive functions

A neuropsychological assessment uses standardized, validated tests to measure precisely how the brain is functioning in each domain: memory, attention, language, executive functions, processing speed and visuospatial skills.

  • Detect and quantify cognitive decline (Alzheimer’s disease, dementias)
  • Diagnose ADHD in adults or confirm previous diagnoses
  • Assess the cognitive consequences of a stroke or head injury
  • Establish a baseline before brain surgery
  • Guide cognitive rehabilitation
  • Support work, educational or legal decisions

Length of the process

Complete assessment: 3 to 6 hours over 1 or 2 sessions. Results: report within 7–10 business days after testing.

Persona realizando pruebas neuropsicológicas

+ Assessment process

The neuropsychological assessment, step by step

Initial clinical interview

(30–45 min) — medical history, developmental history, education, work life, reason for consultation and current symptoms. With a family member if possible.

Neuropsychological testing

(2–4 hours) — cognitive tasks: remembering lists, organizing information, copying figures, solving problems, naming objects. Non-invasive and painless.

Scoring and analysis

Results compared with population norms adjusted for age, education and sociocultural level. A process that takes several days.

Writing the report

A detailed cognitive profile, diagnosis or diagnostic impression, and clinical, therapeutic and lifestyle recommendations.

Delivery and explanation of results

A meeting with the patient (and family member, if applicable) to explain the results in clear terms and guide the next steps.

+ Conditions

Conditions for which we perform neuropsychological assessments

Neurodegenerative Diseases

Acquired Brain Injury

  • Stroke — assessment of after-effects and rehabilitation planning
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Brain tumors — pre- and post-operative assessment
  • Cerebral anoxia

Epilepsy

  • Evaluación cognitiva en epilepsia de difícil control
  • Pre-operative assessment in surgical candidates
  • Monitoring the impact of antiepileptic drugs on cognition

Multiple Sclerosis

  • Evaluación de disfunción cognitiva asociada a la multiple sclerosis (memoria, velocidad de procesamiento)
  • Tracking cognitive progression

ADHD and Neurodevelopment in Adults

  • ADHD — diagnosis in adults with no prior diagnosis
  • Autism spectrum disorder in adults
  • Learning difficulties in a work or academic context

Migraine and Chronic Headache

  • Assessment of the cognitive impact of migraine ("brain fog")
  • Distinguishing cognitive symptoms of migraine from other causes

+ Neuropsychological rehabilitation

A structured program to improve or compensate for cognitive deficits

It isn’t simply “exercising your memory.” It’s an individualized program based on the cognitive profile identified in the assessment.

Sessions include:

Who benefits?

  • Post-stroke patients with language or executive function deficits
  • Older adults with mild cognitive impairment
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Adults with ADHD looking for strategies beyond medication
  • Multiple sclerosis with cognitive dysfunction

+ Professional differences

Neuropsychologist, psychologist and psychiatrist

Neuropsychologist
Training
Psychology + specialization in neuropsychology
Prescribes medication?
No
Cognitive testing
Yes, main tool
Provides psychotherapy?
In specific cases
Ideal for
Cognitive deficits with a neurological basis
Clinical Psychologist
Training
Clinical psychology
Prescribes medication?
No
Cognitive testing
Some, not systematic
Provides psychotherapy?
Yes, core function
Ideal for
Anxiety, depression, trauma
Psychiatrist
Training
Medicine + psychiatry
Prescribes medication?
Yes
Cognitive testing
Rarely
Provides psychotherapy?
Not primarily
Ideal for
Diagnosis and drug treatment of mental disorders

+ When to see a neuropsychologist?

Signs that it’s time to request an assessment

In yourself or a family member:

Frequent forgetfulness that has increased over recent months or years
Difficulty learning new information
Getting disoriented in familiar places
Trouble finding words when speaking
Difficulty organizing activities or finances, or making decisions
Very poor concentration affecting work or studies
Suspected ADHD in an adult who has never been assessed

Also after:

A stroke, head trauma or other brain injury
A diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, MS, epilepsy or a brain tumor
Needing a report for legal, work or academic procedures
Prevention for people over 60 (cognitive baseline)

+ Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about neuropsychology

Can I have ADHD even if I was never diagnosed as a child?

Yes. Many adults with ADHD went through childhood without a diagnosis (especially the inattentive subtype without hyperactivity, which is more common in girls) or compensated for their deficits with intelligence or effort. ADHD doesn’t appear in adulthood: it was always there.
The complete assessment takes 3 to 6 hours in total, spread over one or two sessions. The report is delivered about 7 to 10 business days after testing is completed.
No. Neuropsychological tests are completely non-invasive: they consist of cognitive tasks the patient actively performs (remembering words, copying figures, solving problems). They involve no needles or physical procedures.
Yes. A report prepared by a neuropsychologist at a licensed healthcare provider (IPS) is valid for disability claims, disability pensions, university academic accommodations and work fitness evaluations.

Yes. At Neuro+ we assess children from age 5–6. Children and adolescents are assessed for poor school performance, suspected ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, or epilepsy affecting school. 

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