A neuropsychological evaluation is appropriate for children or adolescents who struggle with academic performance or find little enjoyment in the learning process, as well as those who have difficulty paying attention, behaving appropriately, or interacting socially. Neuropsychological evaluation can be used to inform treatment and educational programming decisions, establish a cognitive baseline, monitor skill development, or identify specialized interventions for children with complex congenital and/or medical histories. Children and adolescents come to Children's Neuropsychological Services for an initial evaluation, or for the additional insight a second opinion can provide.
Prior to a child's neuropsychological evaluation, parents are sent a number of questionnaires designed to gather important information about a child's history and to identify particular areas of concern. A subsequent interview with the parents provides an opportunity to discuss that information in more detail.
The testing session begins in mid-morning, provides for a lunch break, and concludes in the mid-afternoon. In most cases, our comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation includes an assessment of:
Executive Control FunctionsAttentionLanguageLearning and MemoryVisual Spatial SkillsMotor FunctionsEmotional and Behavioral FunctioningSocial Communication SkillsIntelligenceAcademic AchievementAfter a child's tests have been carefully scored and interpreted, parents are invited for a follow-up meeting to discuss testing results and recommended interventions. Parents will receive a written report of their child's evaluation, testing results and recommendations.
Children and adolescents have come to Children's Neuropsychological Services with a variety of diagnoses, including:
ADHDDevelopmental DyslexiaPervasive Developmental DisordersCongenital Neurodevelopmental DisordersBrain TumorAcute Lymphoblastic LeukemiaTraumatic Brain InjuryLanguage-Based Learning DisorderNonverbal Learning DisorderAcquired Cognitive Deficit secondary to other medical conditions.