Neuropsychology is a specialty profession that focuses on understanding brain functioning.

Neuropsychological evaluations provide a comprehensive picture of an individual’s current level of functioning with the goal of better understanding needs and strengths in relation to relevant neurological and medical conditions.

Some of the conditions that most often can benefit from a neuropsychological evaluation include:

• Cerebral palsy.
• Epilepsy and seizures.
• Brain injury and related neurotrauma
• Spina bifida.
• Muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular conditions.
• Attention/executive functioning and memory problems related to neurological conditions and injuries
• Behavioral regulation issues related to complex neurological conditions and injuries

Although each child follows a unique care path, an initial evaluation can provide a baseline of functioning, which can be used to help identify individual needs and allow for tracking as a child develops or following various treatments.

Evaluations might include neuropsychological testing and gathering information from family members, caregivers, other health care providers and teachers. The neuropsychological evaluation is done by a neuropsychologist. Psychometrists support and work under the supervision of our neuropsychologists.

Results of the evaluation are communicated in a written report and a personalized feedback session. After an evaluation, treatment can include home, school and community interventions, additional neuropsychological assessments or care from a specialist.