What is pediatric neuropsychology?
Pediatric neuropsychology is a specialized branch of clinical psychology that focuses on understanding how brain function impacts learning, behavior, and other cognitive skills that are important for daily functioning.
Pediatric neuropsychology is a specialized branch of clinical psychology that focuses on understanding how brain function impacts learning, behavior, and other cognitive skills that are important for daily functioning.
What insurance is accepted?
We take Presbyterian commercial insurance, and all Medicaid plans.
If we don't take your insurance, please call to inquire about self-pay pricing.
We take Presbyterian commercial insurance, and all Medicaid plans.
If we don't take your insurance, please call to inquire about self-pay pricing.
Who is referred?
Children and adolescents are commonly referred for a neuropsychological evaluation by a pediatrician, neurologist, counselor, or other health care professional. Common reasons for referral include:
For Providers: How can I refer a patient?
Below is our referral form. Please download, complete, and fax it to 855-698-4177.
Children and adolescents are commonly referred for a neuropsychological evaluation by a pediatrician, neurologist, counselor, or other health care professional. Common reasons for referral include:
- Difficulties with attention, memory, learning, socialization, and/or behavior
- An acquired injury (e.g., traumatic brain injury)
- A neurological condition (e.g., epilepsy, cerebral palsy, brain tumor, spina bifida, hydrocephalus)
- Other medical conditions (e.g., prematurity, prenatal drug exposure, genetic disorders, cancer)
For Providers: How can I refer a patient?
Below is our referral form. Please download, complete, and fax it to 855-698-4177.
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What will happen the day of the evaluation?
A typical neuropsychological evaluation is scheduled for the length of a school day. Depending on the child’s age and the reason for referral, an evaluation generally includes:
A typical neuropsychological evaluation is scheduled for the length of a school day. Depending on the child’s age and the reason for referral, an evaluation generally includes:
- Clinical interview with the child and his or her caregivers
- Detailed developmental and medical histories
- Parent and self-report questionnaires
- Parents may also be asked to give questionnaires to their child’s teacher
- Standardized testing, including tests of
- Intellectual Function
- Learning and Memory
- Attention
- Executive Functioning
- Language
- Visual Spatial Skills
- Fine Motor Skills
- Academic Achievement
- Emotional Functioning
- Behavior
- Adaptive/Self-Care Skills
When will I get the results?
Results are provided in a feedback appointment 2 to 3 weeks after the initial evaluation. Parents are also provided with a comprehensive report that discusses results, diagnoses, and recommendations.
Results are provided in a feedback appointment 2 to 3 weeks after the initial evaluation. Parents are also provided with a comprehensive report that discusses results, diagnoses, and recommendations.
How can an evaluation be helpful?
A comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation can provide you with information about:
A comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation can provide you with information about:
- Your child’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses
- Why your child may be struggling in school
- Appropriate interventions and community resources
- Recommendations specific to the school setting such as academic accommodations, direct services, specific therapies, and appropriate classroom placement
- How to help your child reach their full potential