What Is A Pediatric Neuropsychological Evaluation?
A neuropsychological evaluation involves the use of standardized written, oral, and computerized tools used to determine the level of your child's functioning in several areas, including general intellectual functioning, ability to focus and pay attention to tasks, learning and memory skills, academic abilities, language and executive functions, as well as general behavioral and emotional functioning. A comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation is typically used to assess a child's pattern of strengths and weaknesses to determine the causes of any difficulties present and, ultimately, to develop targeted treatment and intervention strategies.
A pediatric neuropsychological evaluation involves the administration of tests to assess how a child is functioning in comparison to expectations for that child’s age level. A pediatric neuropsychological evaluation often includes assessment of a child’s cognitive skills including intellectual functioning, learning and memory, attention, and behavioral, social, and emotional functioning. The goal is to obtain an accurate diagnosis of functioning and to better understand your child’s unique neurocognitive strengths and challenges, learning style, and behavior in order to develop an individualized intervention plan to help your child reach his or her potential.
