Wake up Sanman!
Sorry I have been idle for a while. Here are some of my thoughts regarding your question:
A "bread-and-butter" case for a clinical neuropsychologist may be any of a variety of neurobehavioral syndromes.
Here's some info I found on-line (
http://psychiatry.uchc.edu/patients/neuropsych.php)
Neuropsychological consultation has a major role in diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, educational, and vocational planning. It is especially valuable as an objective measure of pre- and post-treatment assessment. Patients who would benefit include adults and adolescents with the following conditions or needs:
Acquired brain injury (i.e., stroke, traumatic brain injury, central nervous system infection, toxic encephalopathy, brain tumor, or hypoxia)
Degenerative disease (i.e., Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Huntington's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis)
Medical conditions affecting central nervous system function (i.e., cardiovascular, renal, liver, respiratory disorders, and Lyme disease)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disorders, and other behavioral, academic, and vocational problems
Psychiatric conditions with a high index of risk for organic involvement (i.e., chronic alcoholism, schizophrenia)
Memory, attention, or language problems that impair functioning, but for which the causes are unknown
Identification and description of cognitive abilities in preparation for neurosurgery, including post-surgical testing
Assessment of cognitive abilities for psychoeducational planning or determination of giftedness
COMMON NEUROPSYCHOLOGY REFERRAL QUESTIONS
To determine the presence, nature, and severity of cognitive dysfunction related to illness or injury of the brain
To determine cognitive capacity for work, school, and independent living
To provide baseline information to track cognitive impairments over time
To aid in differential diagnosis of complex patient presentations suspected of having neuropsychiatric components
To examine cognitive functioning for the purposes of Independent Medical Examinations or other forensic evaluation purposes
To identify psychological factors such as depression that either falsely appear as disorders of brain function or contribute to cognitive dysfunction
To provide diagnostic information needed prior to neurosurgical procedures
To provide treatment recommendations for cognitive disorders and psychological adjustment
HOPE THIS HELPS! I think it's a nice summary of the types of neurobehavioral syndromes that clinical neuropsychologists typically assess and treat.
Have you decided on the schools to which you would like to apply?
PH