SPECIALIZED CONCUSSION SERVICES
post-concussion consultation and assessment for children and adults
Serving edmonton and the surrounding area
why see a neuropsychologist after concussion?
For concussion education and prevention
To determine if your concussion is following the expected pattern of recovery
For return to learning, playing, or working recommendations specific to you
To identify any pre-injury factors prolonging your recovery
For individualized assessment of your attention, mental speed, and memory
For longer-term monitoring of your cognitive recovery
When to see a neuropsychologist after concussion?
Initially following the event to determine a diagnosis of concussion
When concerned about your symptom recovery and when to return to activities
If your symptoms are not resolving as expected
concussion services
Concussion consultation:
History and symptom review
Neuropsychological impressions
Personalized recommendations
CONCUSSION EDUCATION AVAILABLE FOR:
Athletic organizations, teams & coaches
Health care providers
Schools
Additional Neuropsychology Services:
Post-concussion neurocognitive assessment
Psychological-Educational assessment
Comprehensive Neuropsychological assessment
Our rates are in keeping with the Psychologists' Association of Alberta recommended rate of $200/hour
An initial consultation includes:
A review of neurodevelopmental/neurological history
A current injury review and concussion symptom assessment
Client-tailored recommendations specific to return to learning, playing, or working
Recommendations for follow-up assessment with neuropsychologist, if indicated
Recommendations for referral to other healthcare professionals, if indicated
Phone consultation with school and/or other medical professionals if indicated
Consultation rates are $200.00/hour (a consultation typically takes 90 minutes - $300)
who can refer?
Self-referral
Parents
Coaches
Healthcare providers: family physicians, chiropractors, physiotherapists, etc.
Referrals can be made through completing the Concussion Consultation form found HERE (which can be submitted online). If preferred, the referral form can be printed, scanned, and emailed to greymatterNG@gmail.com.
Useful CONCUSSION WEBSITE LINKS
American Psychological Association: Concussions: How a neuropsychologist helps
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: What is a Concussion
International Conference on Concussion in Sport Consensus Statement (2012)
National Academy of Neuropsychology: Concussion in Sport Video
Hockey Canada: Concussion Facts and Prevention
Hockey Canada: Concussion Recognition Tool
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Sports-specific Helmet Safety