• Neuropsychological Evaluation
  
  What It Is
  A neuropsychological evaluation is a comprehensive assessment of cognitive functions such as learning and memory or problem solving. Standard testing procedures are used to assess the various abilities that relate to learning and using knowledge and skills. The following areas are included:
  

• Intelligence / Cognitive Skills
• Academic Achievement
• Attention / Concentration
• Learning and Memory
• Language Skills
• Perceptual / Spatial Skills
• Motor Skills
• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
• Planning, Organization, and Judgment

• When It’s Needed
  A neuropsychological evaluation should be conducted in any of the following situations:

• Assessing presence and nature of cognitive impairment
• Providing differential diagnosis
• Determining a baseline that allows for comparison of cognitive functioning over time
• Explaining the functional impact of brain dysfunction on everyday life
• Recommending appropriate treatment

• Potential Benefits
  Why do I have memory loss? What does it mean for my future? Do I have Attention Deficit problems? Can I overcome this? Do I have a Learning Disability? What accommodations do I need? Who will benefit from testing? Neuropsychological Evaluations are helpful for many cognitive risk factors, which include:

• Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
• Neurological/Medical Conditions (Stroke, MS, Cancer)
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Dementias (Alzheimer’s, Pick’s, Parkinson’s, etc.)
• Concussion
• Seizure Disorders
• Learning Disorders (LD), Dyslexia