Who is CCNP
(Central Coast Neuropsychology)
Practice
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Mission Statement
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Central Coast Neuropsychology's (CCNP) goal is to perform competent, caring and effective neuropsycholgoical evaluations to answer even complex referral questions and provide useful treatment recommendations that optimize functioning and enchance well-being.
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CCNP's Neuropsychologist
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What is a Clinical Neuropsychologist?
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Clinical Neuropsychology is a specialty profession that evaluates brain functioning through objective testing to determine an individual’s cognitive strengths and weakness. The resulting pattern of strengths and weaknesses is used to assist in clarifying diagnosis and treatment planning to help you function optimally.
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A Clinical Neuropsychologist should have a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and a post-doctoral residency in neuropsychology. A strong background in neuropathology, cognitive psychology, and in clinical psychology is necessary per standard guidelines of Division 40; Clinical Neuropsychology Division of the American Psychological Association. The most rigorous and identifiable evidence of competence and training is achievement of Board Certification in Clinical Neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP/ABCN).
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Why Choose CCNP?
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The clinical neuropsychologist at CCNP has the requisite background training and knowledge as outlined above. In addition, Dr. Alfano is board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in both Clinical Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation Psychology (ABPP-ABCN, RP).
Who is Central Coast Neuropsychology (CCNP)?
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Mission Statement
Central Coast Neuropsychology's (CCNP) goal is to perform competent, caring and effective neuropsychological evaluations to answer even complex referral questions and provide useful treatment recommendations that optimize functioning and enhance well-being.
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Practice
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Central Coast Neuropsychology (CCNP) specializes in both clincial and forensic evidence based neuropsychological assessment of adults and seniors. Our website is desgined to help answer questions about the assessment process in general, and assist in contacting us. It is very important to us that our patients and referring professionals have as much information as possible about the evaluation process to receive the most value from all of our services, and to help them to know what to expect when they come to CCNP.
Meet CCNP's
Neuropsychologist
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Kimberly R. Alfano, Ph.D., ABPP, ABCN-ABRP
Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation Psychology
Dr. Alfano is board certified by the Amerian Board of Professional Psychology in both Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN) and Rehabilitation Psychology (ABRP). Dr. Alfano has over 20 years of experience evaluating patients with a wide variety of settings including psychiatric, forensic, rehabilitation, and medical/neuro ... more ...
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