Rehabilitation and Remediation
Clients often ask what comes next after neuropsychological assessment. For some people, having a diagnosis or an understanding of what is going on for them is enough. Others require more intensive follow up and guidance with remediation of their difficulties and/or implementation of strategies to help them overcome their cognitive difficulties. Sessions can be arranged to cover the following topics: psychoeducation for both client and carer about their cognitive problems, lifestyle factors that might affect their thinking, an understanding of how the brain works and the effects of other medical or psychiatric conditions on thinking; assistance with implementation of strategies to overcome cognitive problems (e.g. practical guidance of diary/calender use, use of alarms and reminders on a mobile phone etc); guidance with cognitive remediation through use of computer games, internet-based software programs specifically for enhancing cognitive skills and other activities that improve cognition. This usually takes between 4 and 6 sessions, depending on the client’s needs. Medicare rebates may be available if clients are under a Mental Health Care plan with their GP. Private health insurance rebates are usually available for people with extras cover.