What is Neuropsychological Testing?

Deciding what the next step is when you become aware of deficits in cognitive ability in yourself or a loved one is hard without a comprehensive understanding of your strengths and weaknesses, which may be contributing factors. Neuropsychological testing is simply a standardized evaluation process used to assess intellectual, academic, and psychological functioning. These tests are used to support diagnosis and treatment planning for different neurological and mental health conditions. It can also be used to assess the need for academic accommodations and provide guidance for planning academic supports, such as IEP and 504 plans, as well as testing accommodation recommendations.

Psychological testing is a process of problem solving to try and determine the core components of a person’s psychological or mental health problems, personality, IQ, or some other component. It is also a process that helps identifies not just weaknesses of a person, but also their strengths. Psychological testing can help to diagnose personality disorders (borderline or narcissistic), depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).