DPsych(ClinNeuro), MPsych(ClinNeuro), BSc(Hons), MAPS, FCCN
Dr Miranda Say is a Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist with specialist interests in dementia, neuroimmunology and movement disorders, as well as adult ADHD, with a particular interest in ADHD in women. She has extensive expertise in neuropsychological assessment for the purposes of diagnosis and guiding rehabilitation. Her work encompasses both adult-onset neurological conditions and the assessment of neurodevelopmental conditions, such as ADHD, with a particular focus on understanding the ways these conditions affect cognition, behaviour and everyday functioning.
Dr Say’s assessments are designed not only to clarify diagnosis, but also to help patients to understand their cognitive and behavioural profile and to identifying individualised strategies to support them at home, at work and in relationships. Dr Say is trained to offer psychological and cognitive therapies, including family therapy for those with chronic illness. She also has particular expertise in the assessment of decision-making capacity, especially in medico-legal contexts.
Dr Say completed her doctoral training at the world-renowned Queen Square, University College London (Institute of Neurology). She then worked clinically establishing an NHS dementia service in London. Since moving to Australia, she held a public appointment at Concord Hospital for ten years, working in general neurology with a special involvement in young-onset and genetic dementias.
Dr Say has published widely in peer-reviewed journals, and she has co-authored a widely renowned cognitive rehabilitation manual. Her research has won awards both locally and internationally.