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.
After over 30 years, I will close my practice, effective March 30, 2025. For those needing FAA protocol evaluations for medical certificates, I will continue to schedule individuals until mid-March 2025. I have very much enjoyed working with all the patients, aviators, and referral sources and want to thank you all for being willing to work with me.