What is Neuropsychology?

Neuropsychology helps us understand how the brain works by evaluating skills related to different systems of

brain function. Neuropsychology can help your understanding and treatment of known or suspected

neurological impairment that may interfere with meeting demands of daily living at home, school or work.

This comprehensive evaluation includes the assessment of:

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General orientation and awareness

Sensory/perceptual and motor skills

Attention/concentration skills

Visual/spatial skills

Language skills

Memory/learning skills

Executive function

Emotional adjustment

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What does the testing involve?

The evaluation is a consult with the doctor, followed by series of paper and pencil, mechanical and/or

computerized tests administered by a psychometrician. The assessment does not involve lab work or needles

of any kind, and is completely painless and done in a professional environment one-on-one with the examiner.

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Keep these tips in mind for testing:

Get a good night’s sleep.

Bring reading glasses and hearing aids if you wear them.

You are welcome to bring snacks and drinks, or even a sack lunch for longer sessions. Breaks are taken as needed.

Wear comfortable clothes

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How long will testing take?

Testing is individualized to address the referral question and the individual’s concerns, as such that younger

children and seniors may take less time to complete the evaluation, in as little as a few hours. Others may

require a longer testing session.

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What kinds of training do the psychometricians have?

Standards for training psychometricians have been published by the American Psychological Association,

Division 40 – Clinical Neuropsychology guidelines. The minimum is a college degree with advanced training

in psychometrics and administration standards with continued supervision. Our psychometrician has a Master's Degree in Psychology.

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