Neuropsychological testing is a standardized evaluation used to assess intellectual, academic, and psychological functioning. The doctor uses it to see how the brain handles areas such as attention, memory, executive function, and learning, and to support diagnosis and treatment planning for neurological and mental health conditions. It also identifies strengths, not just weaknesses. Results can guide academic supports such as IEP and 504 plans and testing accommodations. Read more about neuropsychological testing.

Psychoeducational testing is a form of neuropsychological assessment that focuses on academic functioning. It looks at reading, writing, math, and other school skills and compares how a person is functioning to peers of a similar age and expected grade level. Neuropsychological testing takes a broader look at cognitive and psychological functioning, including memory, executive function, and processing. The two overlap, and the doctor will recommend the right scope after talking with you. Read more about learning disability testing.

Testing may be worth considering when difficulties with attention, learning, memory, or organization keep showing up at school, at work, or at home. Common reasons include struggles with reading, writing, or math, trouble focusing or finishing tasks, or concerns raised by a teacher or doctor. Not sure? Uncertainty is reasonable, and we are happy to offer a free 30-minute consultation with the doctor upon request.

The doctor begins by talking with you about your history, symptoms, and goals. Testing is then done one-on-one and looks at problem solving, executive function, memory, visual and auditory processing, and academics such as reading, writing, and math. After scoring, you return for a feedback session and receive a written report.

Testing takes approximately 4 to 6 hours. For patients under 13, sessions can be split across days instead of done in one sitting. About 2 to 3 weeks after testing, you come back for a one-hour feedback session, and the written report includes an overview and interpretation of the data along with recommendations for home, school, and other specialists.

No. An evaluation does not guarantee a diagnosis, and no diagnoses are made until testing is complete. Results can show whether there is a learning disability such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia, or an attention disorder such as ADHD. We also look at other factors that can affect thinking and learning, such as anxiety or depression. Even without a diagnosis, the report shows strengths and challenges you can use at school, at work, and at home.

Yes. Testing for common concerns such as ADHD is available for children and adults. Many adults come in after years of wondering whether ADHD, a learning disability, or trouble with memory or organization explains difficulties at work or school. The evaluation looks at attention, executive function, memory, and academic skills, along with factors such as anxiety or depression. Results can guide treatment, therapy, and supports such as accommodations. Read more about ADHD.

Yes. Testing provides documentation and recommendations that can help parents talk with a school about accommodations, an IEP, or a 504 plan. The report includes recommendations for home and school. The school decides eligibility and may complete its own evaluation, so we encourage you to share the report with your child’s team. Read more about the difference between an IEP and a 504 plan.

Please bring any earlier evaluations, school records, IEP or 504 documents, and a current medication list, along with glasses or hearing aids if used. Beyond that, no special studying is needed.

There is no set age for testing. Typically the earliest we would recommend is 6 years old, and a consultation can help you decide whether now is the right time. Results are generally considered valid for three to five years, depending on school transitions and the reason for testing. Your provider or school may recommend a different schedule, and insurance may limit how often testing is covered