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What Does A Neuropsychological Evaluation Involve?
A neuropsychological evaluation involves examining thinking, behavior, and social and emotional functioning through standardized tests and procedures. You or your child will be asked many questions and to solve a number of different types of problems. A neuropsychological evaluation often includes standardized measures of:
- Intelligence
- Problem Solving
- Attention
- Planning, organization, impulse control, ability to multitask
- Learning and Memory
- Processing Speed
- Language
- Academic Skills
- Visual spatial/perceptual skills
- Depression and anxiety
- Social skills
What Does A Neuropsychological Evaluation Involve?
Children are often referred by a counselor or psychologist, doctor, teacher, parent, or because of one or more of the following difficulties:
- Difficulty learning, reading, shortened attention span, behavioral, social, or emotional difficulties
- A developmental problem that affects the brain (i.e. autism, epilepsy, prematurity, etc.)
- A brain injury from an accident, birth trauma, or other physical stress
Adults are referred by medical professionals, family members, or by themselves to address concerns regarding:
- Memory problems o Longstanding attention problem since childhood that is impacting work, relationships, etc.
- Emotional difficulties such as depression and anxiety that are impacting cognitive functioning
How Does A Neuropsychological Evaluation Differ From A School Evaluation?
How Do Neuropsychological Assessments Help Families & The Professionals They Work With?
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