Why does the amount of time required to complete a neuropsychological evaluation vary among clinicians?
Neuropsychologists vary in the number of hours they schedule for a comprehensive evaluation. Although there are some core tests that most clinicians administer, there is some variability, depending on a clinician's style and training, in the chosen battery and portions of a battery that are administered. We have a hypothesis driven approach to the neuropsychological test battery we administer that's been refined over several decades of practice. It is also important to remember that it is frequently not the number of tests or hours that make an evaluation comprehensive, but use of the specific tests that are most sensitive in identifying and diagnosing problems in cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning your child is experiencing.
