Neuropsychological Evaluations

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These evaluations assess numerous functional cognitive domains, including:

• General reasoning and problem-solving skills (i.e., intelligence)
• Attention
• Executive functioning (e.g., cognitive, behavioral, and emotional regulation)
• Memory
• Language
• Visual motor 
• Visual perception

Assessment of general psychological processes, such as behavior and emotions, may also be included. 

• Provide diagnostic clarification
• Outline potential treatment options and provide referrals
• Assist with accessing therapies and school help
• Establish baseline functioning (e.g., before interventions, such as medication or surgery)
• Monitor functioning over time to assess for improvements and declines

Individuals with complex medical conditions that may affect cognition, such as: 

• Seizures/epilepsy
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Acquired brain injuries (e.g., stroke)
• Cancer affecting the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord)
• Chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy targeting the central nervous system
• Cerebral palsy
• Spina bifida
• Concerns associated with a history of prematurity and/or low birth weight