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