What does a neuropsychological evaluation involve?
First, there is a clinical interview. This can take an hour to and hour and a half, or longer depending on the complexity of the presenting difficulties. Second, formal testing would occur. This testing is objective, and is designed to help understand major areas of thinking and behavior, such as attention/concentration, high level problem solving skills, language skills, perceptual skills, memory skills, sensation/ perception, and motor skills. Usually, the person being examined is asked to complete a set of questionnaires about their presenting problems and relevant background. They may also complete questionnaires designed to help me know more about their emotional or psychological conditions, or behavior. If the person being examined is a child, the child’s parents or caregivers may complete these questionnaires, in addition to other individuals (teachers, for example).
