forensic Neuropsychology

Neuropsychological expert reports

Dr. Andrea Horta-Barba

Forensic neuropsychologist, specialized in the evaluation of cognitive and volitional capacity and competence for making legal decisions and acts, with extensive experience in the preparation of expert reports in the civil, family and labor spheres, as well as in assistance and judicial ratification.

COGNITIVE FUNCTIONING IS NOT ALWAYS EVIDENT, BUT IT IS ASSESSABLE

Areas of intervention

Civil field

Willing Capacity
Challenging Wills
Asset Management
Decision-Making Capacity
Legal Incapacity and Support Measures

Labor field

Work-related disabilities
Functional limitations
Anxiety and depressive disorders
Sequelae of accidents
Fitness for work

Criminal field

Mental state at the time of the events
Capacity to understand and act
Criminal responsibility
Criminal liability
Credibility of testimony

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When might a neuropsychological assessment be useful?

This assessment is recommended when the following appear:

Memory problems or difficulty remembering recent information
Difficulties with attention or concentration
Planning or organizational problems
Language difficulties (finding words, verbal fluency, comprehension)
Cognitive slowness or difficulty making decisions
Changes in personality or behavior
Difficulties in the workplace due to loss of efficiency or performance
Follow-up after brain damage (stroke, traumatic brain injury, hypoxia, tumors, infections…)
Neurological diseases (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis…)
Evolutionary control in aging or subjective memory complaints
As recommended by a doctor as part of a complete diagnostic study
Expert or legal (civil capacity, work leave, legal procedures or assessment of sequelae)

How can a neuropsychological assessment help?

A neuropsychological assessment provides key information for:

Detecting cognitive impairments even in early stages
Identify which functions are affected (memory, attention, executive functions, language…)
To differentiate whether the difficulties are due to age, stress, an emotional disorder, or a neurological disease
Provide guidance on the possible cause of the problem (for example: Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive impairment, frontotemporal dementia, affective disorders, etc.)
Assess the functional impact on daily life (autonomy, financial management, decision-making, etc.)
Plan personalized interventions and cognitive rehabilitation programs
Track the evolution over time
To evaluate the effects of medication or surgery on the brain and cognition

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