A neuropsychological and/or psychological evaluation provides information regarding cognitive development, learning, and behavioral functioning that can aide in identifying diagnoses, explaining and predicting behavior, and helping a child achieve their potential.
Scroll through the process of a Neuropsychological Evaluation.
1- A description of the child's cognitive strengths and weaknesses
2- Suggestions of what parents can do to help the child achieve
3- Recommended interventions for school and other programming
4- Knowledge of what to expect from the child at this time or in the future
5- Suggestions for improving behavior
1- Memory: how a child learns information and retrieves it
2- Processing skills: how a child interprets what they hear, see, and touch
3- Language: how the child understands what others say and how they put words together to share information, thoughts, and feelings
4- Visual perceptual skills: how a child interprets what they see visually
5- Fine and gross motor skills: how a child moves around their world and how they coordinate their hand movements
6- Attention: how a child selects or maintains their attention
7- Organizational/Executive Skills: how a child plans a task, initiates work, and problem solves
1- The first session consists of a diagnostic interview (approximately 30-45 minutes) to discuss concerns and determine a plan for testing. Standardized testing is then conducted, which may last from two to four hours, depending on the determined needs.
2- Feedback session (as written).