special education evaluations
Neuropsychological Evaluation
WHAT – Comprehensive assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using a set of standardized tests and procedures. A neuropsychological evaluationis conducted by a neuropsycologists to test a student’s intelligence, organization & planning, language, attention, memory, visual, fine, gross and grapho-motor skills, academic achievement and social-emotional functioning. There are a wide variety of tests that might make up a neuropsychological evaluation.
WHY – Helps pinpoint underlying causes for problems with memory, intellectual and cognitive functioning, daily activities or behavior and emotions. Neuropsychologists often provide detailed recommendations for accommodating and treating students’ disabilities.
WHEN – Recommended when a brain-based impairment is suspected. Consider referring students for a neuropsychological evaluation when there is a history of seizure disorder, fetal alcohol syndrome, positive toxicology or birth trauma, a head injury, or ADHD, especially if symptoms are erratic or do not improve with medication. Generally, you should go to an independent provider for a neuropsychological evaluation; many hospitals conduct them and accept insurance.*
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