NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT IN BRISBANE
LDB Clinical Neuropsychology provides comprehensive, evidence-based neuropsychological assessment for adolescents, adults, and older adults across Brisbane.
Led by Clinical Neuropsychologist Lorryn Delle Baite, the practice is dedicated to the assessment of dementia, brain injury, neurological conditions, and complex cognitive presentations, delivering clear diagnostic insight and practical recommendations.
Conditions We Assess
We provide comprehensive cognitive and neuro-psychological assessment for individuals with confirmed or suspected:
Brain Injury and Neurological Conditions:
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Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI) – e.g. stroke or tumour
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Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), including concussions
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Epilepsy
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Infectious conditions – e.g. encephalitis, meningitis
Dementia and Neurodegenerative Conditions:
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Alzheimer’s Disease
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Parkinson’s Disease
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Vascular Dementia
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Fronto-Temporal Dementia
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Lewy Body Dementia
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Posterior Cortical Atrophy
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Huntington’s Disease
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Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Neurodevelopmental Conditions
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Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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Intellectual Disability
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FASD
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Language and Learning Disorders
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Giftedness
Mental Health and Psychiatric Conditions
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Schizophrenia
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Bipolar Disorder
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Personality Disorders
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Substance Use Disorders
CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
A clinical neuropsychological assessment provides a detailed understanding of how the brain is functioning and how this impacts everyday life. Assessments at LDB Clinical Neuropsychology are conducted for a wide range of purposes, including:
Diagnostic Clarification
To assist with differential diagnosis and complex presentations conditions, including sub-typing dementia, clarifying ADHD and neurodevelopmental disorders, and distinguishing neurological from psychiatric causes of cognitive change.
Baseline Cognitive Assessment
To establish cognitive strengths and weaknesses for future comparison — particularly in suspected dementia or prior to medical intervention or surgery.
Brain Injury Recovery & Rehabilitation Planning
To guide treatment, rehabilitation strategies, and support planning following TBI, stroke, or other neurological injury.
Eligibility for Supports or Services
To support applications for NDIS, Disability Support Pensions (DSP), QCAT, or Total Permanent Disability (TPD).
Fitness for Duty & Return-To-Work Assessments
To determine cognitive capacity and suitability for specific occupational roles.
Return-To-Driving Assessments
Often required following brain injury, stroke, or in dementia, to assess cognitive skills relevant to safe driving.
Pre- & Post-Surgical Cognitive Evaluations
To assist with determining pre-surgical cognitive skills and/ or potential changes in cognition after neurosurgical procedures.
IQ Testing
To assess for Intellectual Disability or Giftedness, or simply obtain information regarding an individual’s intellectual strengths and challenges.
Academic & Learning Assessments
To identify learning difficulties and diagnose Specific Learning Disorders (e.g. Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia).
Decision-Making Capacity
To determine an individual’s capacity to make decisions such as lifestyle/ accommodation decisions, financial decisions, decisions relating to making or changing a will, and decisions around appointing an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA).
Functional Behaviour Assessments
To clarify behavioural difficulties and provide evidence-based behaviour support recommendations.
Clinical & Personality Assessments
To clarify complex psychological presentations and guide treatment planning.
Assessments are conducted at our Brisbane clinic, conveniently located in Sinnamon Park. We welcome clients from the Centenary suburbs and Western Brisbane, including Jindalee, Westlake, Mount Ommaney, Middle Park, Jamboree Heights, Oxley, Sherwood, Graceville, Corinda, Indooroopilly, Toowong, Taringa, Kenmore, and Springfield. We also regularly see clients from other areas of Brisbane, such as Milton, Paddington, South Brisbane, West End, Logan, and Ipswich.
If you are seeking an experienced Neuropsychologist in Brisbane for assessment of dementia, brain injury, memory concerns, or neurological conditions, we welcome you to get in touch.