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What Is A Neuropsychological Assessment?

Pediatric Neuropsychology explores the brain functions underlying a child’s learning, cognition, behavior, and social-emotional development. These neuropsychological “tests” include pencil-and-paper activities, oral questions, hands-on puzzles, and computer-based measures. The evaluation process also includes review of records, consultation with associated professionals (e.g., teachers, health care providers, interventionists, etc.), clinical interviews, and completion of rating forms by the patient, family, and teachers. Information gathered in an evaluation produces a profile that is interpreted by the doctor to identify strengths and areas in need of growth or support.

What Does a Neuropsychological Assessment Involve?

Comprehensive Interview

Review of Background Information

  • review of school and medical records; conversations with the school staff or physicians (upon authorization)

School Observation

  • elementary age children, are observed at school if necessary (or via telehealth if distance learning is occurring) in order to see your child’s classroom environment and connect with the teachers. 

  • middle and high school students are not observed, unless there are extenuating circumstances; rather, teacher contacts are made via phone/rating forms

6-8 hours of testing (depending on age of kid and reason for referral)

  • typically, testing is scheduled across two or three depending on the needs of the child. Testing occurs in our office

Parent Feedback Meeting 

  • review of results with parents or guardians

Child/Adolescent Feedback Meeting 

  • a session with the child for an age-appropriate review of results to help your child/adolescent understand their learning style and how to access the supports they need

Comprehensive Written Report

  • includes integrated findings, all the scores with detailed explanations, and a list of individualized recommendations to aid you and your providers in treatment planning, including requests for school accommodations (504 plan or an Individual Education Plan – IEP)

Follow-up Support: 

  • participation in school meetings, upon request (including IEP meetings or 504 plan)

  • support by phone and email to assist in implementing the recommendations and finding well-matched treatment providers. 

Areas of Specialty

  • ADHD Evaluations

  • Developmental Delays

  • Learning Disabilities (e.g., Dyslexia)

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluations

  • Gifted Testing

  • Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

  • Impulse Control Disorders

  • Intellectual Disabilities

  • Language/Communication Disorders

  • Anxiety

  • Depression