What does a Neuropsychological Evaluation entail?
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An Intake Form will be sent via email. Intake forms provide information about current concerns and medical, developmental, and social history. The intake will be reviewed during the clinical interview.
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The clinical Interview is typically one hour long. The purpose of the clinical Interview is to gather a complete history and determine current concerns.
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The Evaluation will The evaluation will incorporate state-of-the-art assessment tools, including a comprehensive evaluation will take several hours over the course of at least 2 days.
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The written report, which includes tests conducted in virtual reality, will be available approximately 2 weeks after the last testing session.
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After the report is written, a Feedback Session will be scheduled, and all the results and recommendations will be explained in detail.
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Results will also be personally communicated to other professionals, such as doctors, psychologists, and teachers, as required.
What areas are assessed?
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Intellectual Assessment
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Academic Achievement
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Expressive and Receptive Language and Communication Skills
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Attention/Concentration
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Learning and Memory
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Executive Functioning
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Visual-Spatial and Visual Perceptual Functioning
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Motor Ability
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Emotional and Behavioral Functioning
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Adaptive Functioning
Why should you have a Neuropsychological Evaluation?
Children:
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A neuropsychological evaluation is recommended when your child is struggling in school.
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When there is a large disparity between your child’s potential and their performance in school.
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You suspect your child has a learning disability (reading, writing, spelling, or math).
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Your child has trouble processing information (Auditory Processing Disorder, Visual Processing Disorder)
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Your child may have ADHD.
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Your child has suffered a concussion or brain trauma.
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Your child has been exposed to toxins such as lead poisoning, carbon monoxide, etc.
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Your child has developmental delays (Autism Spectrum Disorder, PDD).
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Your child is exhibiting behavioral issues.
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A current neuropsychological evaluation is required for private school or gifted programs.
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Your child has a neurological disorder such as epilepsy, Lyme disease, or stroke.
Adults:
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A neuropsychological evaluation is recommended to examine current cognitive functioning or deficits.
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You suspect a neurodevelopmental disorder that originated in childhood (ADHD or a learning disability).
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You are experiencing memory loss.
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You are experiencing personality changes.
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You suffered from a TBI or concussion.
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You a required to undergo a neuropsychological workup in order to return to work following an injury.
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You suffered a stroke.
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You have a neurological disorder such as Parkinson’s Disorder, Multiple Sclerosis, or Huntington’s Disease
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You have been exposed to toxins.