Neuropsychological Testing
Neuropsychological testing with children and adolescents. General information about participating in a neuropsychological evaluation is included below. Please contact Bloom Psychology directly with additional questions.
What is a neuropsychological evaluation?
A neuropsychological evaluation measures a child’s intellectual abilities, attention, concentration, learning, memory, visual spatial skills, language, motor skills, and executive functioning skills (e.g., organization, planning, self-monitoring, problem solving, self-regulation). In addition, it also addresses emotional, social, and behavioral functioning.
Who may need a neuropsychological evaluation?
Any child who is experiencing changes or difficulties with attention, concentration, thinking, problem solving, memory, learning, school performance, emotional functioning, or behavior may benefit from a neuropsychological evaluation.
How can a neuropsychological evaluation help?
This type of evaluation can help you better understand your child’s personal strengths and weaknesses, to provide diagnostic clarity and inform treatment planning. Families often share neuropsychological evaluation results with their child’s educational team, caregivers, and other medical providers.