The science of Clinical Neuropsychology.

Pediatric and Adult Neuropsychological Evaluations

A neuropsychological evaluation is an assessment of brain function which indirectly yields information about the brain's structural and functional integrity.

Domains of assessment include:

Overall intellectual organization
Executive Function
Reasoning/abstract thinking
Attention and concentration
Learning
Processing Speed
Memory in different modalities
Language
Perception
Sensorimotor Functions
Mood and behavior
Activities of Daily Living.

The purpose of the evaluation includes:

To establish a baseline
To determine strengths and weaknesses
To help with diagnosis and differential diagnosis
To help with treatment and interventions