Richard A. Berg, P.C.

Board ​Certified in Neuropsychology

Neuropsychology in Wilmington since 1994

Neuropsychology is the study of the brain's structure and function as it relates to psychology and human behaviors, specifically the relationship between the nervous system and cognitive function. 

Clinical Neuropsychologists have completed training in neurosciences in addition to doctoral training in psychology.  This sub-specialty of clinical psychology involves the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of individuals with brain injury and neurocognitive deficits.  Their extensive knowledge of the brain distinguishes neuropsychologists from other psychologists.  In practice, clinical neuropsychologists use models of brain-behavior relationships  to determine if a patient's neurobehavioral function is different from what is considered normal.  Brain function includes areas reasoning/problems solving, attention and concentration, learning and memory, visual processing of information, auditory processing of information/language, sensation and perception, controlled/directed movement, and a person's emotional status.   To assess patients, neuropsychologists use a variety of techniques including tests to assess cognitive skills, and (in conjunction with physicians) scanning techniques (CT, MRI, PET, etc.) to check the structure and function of the brain.  Neuropsychologists also work in academic settings teaching and conducting clinical research, and forensic settings assessing patients for legal reasons.

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