How Do You Prepare For A Meeting With A Neuropsychologist?
Neuropsychologists can help parents identify strengths and weaknesses in their child’s learning and development. Whether you are concerned that your child may have a learning or developmental disability, a neuropsychologist has the tools necessary to identify any problem areas. For parents who think that their child might be gifted in one or more areas, neuropsychologists can administer a variety of tests to determine a child’s strengths. It is important for parents to know how to prepare for a meeting with a neuropsychologist. Write down a brief history of your pregnancy and birth experience with the child scheduled to see the neuropsychologist. If you had any pregnancy or birth complications, it is important to provide as much detail about these as possible. If, however, the pregnancy and birth was normal and complication-free, less detail is needed. Browse through your child’s baby book and write down when they met all of their major developmental milestones. Some important dates to
