Neuropsychological Assessment
Neuropsychological assessment helps to determine an individual’s strengths and weaknesses in sensory and motor functions, visual-spatial and language abilities, learning and memory, and self-regulation. This is primarily done with individualized tests of those.
Interpretation of these findings is provided to:
- Clients to further their understanding of themselves
- Doctors to help diagnose and plan treatment
- Educators to facilitate the efficiency and joy of learning
- Parents to help them make good decisions for the future of their child.
Referrals to the best treatment specialists are made based on evaluation findings.
Services
Neuropsychological assessment answers a range of questions about cognitive functioning.
Medical Concerns:
- Neurologic conditions such as seizure disorders, cerebral vascular disease, head injury or infection, and developmental disorders
- Cardiac conditions involving hypoxia or arrest
- Oncology disorders involving CNS radiation and chemotherapy
- Metabolic disorders such as thyroid disorders, diabetes, and hypoglycemia
- Psychological disorders involving problems in regulating emotions, thought, and behavior
Educational Concerns:
- Reading, math, writing
- Attention related difficulties (such as Attention Deficit Disorder)
- Learning disabilities (such as Dyslexia, Dyscalculia)
- Behavior problems (including Depression, Bipolar Disorder)
- Social problems (such as Autistic Spectrum Disorders)
- Appropriate school placement
- Intellectual evaluations (IQ)
- Assessment of learning strengths and weaknesses
Vocational Concerns:
- Capacity for promotion
- Deterioration in performance
- Disability
This site is provided by The George Washington University Hospital in coordination with The George Washington University Hospital Attending Physicians' Association.
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