Cognitive/Psychological Functional Ability Evaluation (CP-FAE)
 

Purpose: In parallel to a physical functional ability evaluation, this service assesses the strengths and limitations of an individual relative to the cognitive and psychological demands of a given occupation or generally. It is designed especially to be used in conjunction with the Cognitive-Psychological Job Demands Analysis (CP-JDA). As examples, the CP-FAE is particularly relevant for the following types of disability / illness related concerns: psychological impairment, stress claims, chronic pain, Fibromyalgia / Chronic Fatigue claims, etc. This service is applicable to any condition—physical, emotional or cognitive—which is felt to have a potentially significant impact on the individual’s thinking, cognitive and interpersonal processes and abilities. As a less comprehensive but more focused service relative to the Multi-day Situational Work Assessment (MSWA), the CP-FAE may be used to address either the client’s cognitive abilities relative to a specific occupation or to a range of occupations generally. Should a rating of psychological / psychiatric disability relative to the American Medical Association’s Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment be required, this assessment is also appropriate to address most of the required domain areas.

Features: A 1 to 2 day interview and standardized assessment to address issues of cognitive efficiency, stamina, capacity, learning, reasoning and problem solving abilities of the client, relative to specific and general cognitive job demands.

Test Domains: The following areas are typically addressed in the course of this evaluation:
                                   Ψ General learning ability / IQ
                                   Ψ General educational development
                                   Ψ Occupational aptitudes
                                   Ψ Sustained concentration and persistence
                                   Ψ Attention / memory / learning
                                   Ψ Higher level cognitive abilities (problem solving, thinking, decision making)
                                   Ψ Social interaction
                                   Ψ Work traits
                                   Ψ Emotional status

Benefits: Objective measurement of an individual’s current cognitive and psychological capacities relative to workplace demands (as measured by the CP-JDA). Important in disability benefit determination based upon claimant’s demonstrated functional cognitive abilities rather than subjective or medical opinion alone. It may also be combined with a psychological diagnostic assessment for purposes of diagnostic confirmation / clarification.

Recommended Referral Time: Whenever concerns arise that an individual’s psychological or medical status may be potentially interfering with his/her ability to perform specific or general cognitive / interpersonal work demands.