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Neuropsychological assessments for insurance, medico-legal or clinical purposes

Dr. Deborah Arguedas, DPsych (Clin Neuro)

​Cognitive, emotional and behavioural issues can accompany acquired brain injury (ABI). The extent and pattern of difficulties can vary between individuals and the type and cause of brain injury sustained, but they can all greatly impact on many aspects of daily functioning. Cognitive difficulties may be experienced in the areas of memory, attention, language, visuospatial skills, information processing, and higher level thinking skills such as planning and decision making, as well as other skills. Emotional difficulties can include depression, anxiety, PTSD and emotional lability. Difficulty with impulsivity, low frustation tolerance and anger problems can also occur. All of these issues can be diffciult for both the affected person, their family members and careers to manage and adjust to.
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​Dr. Deborah Arguedas is a highly competent and compassionate Clinical Neuropsychologist with sound training and varied clinical experience. Her goal is to provide customized neuropsychological assessments for people who are experiencing or have experienced neurological disorders, traumatic brain injury (TBI), chronic illnesses and Austism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This is done through comprehensive neuropsychological assessments using hypothesis-driven and evidence-based approach to testing. Information obtained from a neuropsychological assessment, can assist in elucidating diagnosis and can also assist in the management of identified cognitive deficits, rehabilitation planning, and evaluating the capacity for activites such as work or driving.


​In addition to assessments, Dr Arguedas can provide assistance with cognitive remediation and psychological adjustment.

Dr Arguedas offers Clinical Neuropsychology consulting services across a range of contexts including clinical, insurance, Workcover and medico-legal. The main location for assessments is at her office in Penrith. However, she is also able to undertke assessments in other areas including Parramatta, Liverpool, Sydney CBD or interstate, on request.

​EMDR is only available at her office in Penrith.


Note: Workcover referrals are only accepted for neuropsychological assessments- referrals for psychological intervention via workcover are not accepted.

Dr Arguedas provides the following services:

✓ Neuropsychological Assessments
  • Neurological conditions including, but not limited to, stroke, hypoxia, neurotoxicity, epilepsy and Multiple Sclerosis, as well as other conditions such as, traumatic brain injury(TBI), dementias, and substance abuse.
  • Assessment/Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) in Adults.
✓ Cognitive Remediation and Rehabilitation
  • Assistance with tailored strategies based on individual cognitive strengths and weaknesses
  • Social skills training
  • Memory, attention, planning and organisation
✓ EMDR Therapy (Eye-Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing)
  • For the treatment of psychological conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, specific phobias, and depression.
  • NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW REFERRALS FOR EMDR