Pediatric Neuropsychology Evaluation
Children cannot be assessed for neurological disorders in the same way that adults can. This fact must be kept in mind and the evaluation process must be adapted accordingly. A pediatric neuropsychological evaluation consists of four parts:
- A clinical interview and observations of the child
- An interview of significant others if possible
- A review of any relevant school and or medical records and
- Administration of tests that measure brain function that includes: attention, executive functioning, memory, language, behavioral/emotional functioning, visuospatial abilities, fine motor skills and others. The tests that are chosen to be used are based on the child's presenting problems.
The neuropsychological evaluation is used to determine the pattern of brain-related strengths and weaknesses to understand the origin of the problem and to make a diagnosis. Pediatric neuropsychological evaluations are performed by licensed professionals and are helpful in determining genetic syndromes, brain injuries or classical learning disabilities.
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