Why choose a neuropsychologist to assess learning disabilities?
Because learning disabilities are known to be brain-based, a comprehensive evaluation should include tests measuring brain functioning in a variety of areas. Neuropsychologists are specially trained to understand and evaluate the relationships between brain functioning, behavior, psychological functioning, and results of such tests. Results of such evaluations include testing of the areas of the brain though to be implicated in learning and attention disorders, allowing for the implementation of strategic interventions based on the findings. This evaluation is integral to the diagnosis of all learning disorders, particularly those more subtle, and clarifies the nature of the neurocognitive components of the disorder.
