Once the the neuropsychological testing is complete, will we offer a report that gives clients and their referring physicians (when necessary) a snapshot of current functioning, including cognitive strengths and struggles. As part of our neuropsychological evaluation report, the testing clinician will offer recommendations for ongoing support or treatment. These reports are a great problem-solving tool for clients who are struggling to meet challenges in personal, professional, and educational settings.
In most cases, clients come to us for neuropsychological evaluation as a referral from a physician or counselor, but people may elect to receive testing for a range of reasons. These noninvasive evaluations are comprehensive, and they give you the ability to understand the genesis of specific problems affecting the brain and a client’s ability to perform tasks. Neuropsychological assessment may be recommended in a number of situations, including:
Each neuropsychological testing battery is completely customized to your unique needs and no two evaluations will be the same. These assessments are designed to find the limitations of a client’s cognitive function. This can make the testing process frustrating, but it’s essential to push the boundaries of our client’s abilities. We want an accurate picture of a client’s strengths and struggles to best help them find success in all situations. A client’s neuropsychological assessment battery may include a range of performance tasks administered using a traditional pen and paper evaluation or on computer. Testing may address function in the following areas:
