What Does A Neuropsychological Evaluation Assess?
Depending on your child's age and the questions you have, an evaluation will look at your child's skills and abilities in many areas:

Thinking Skills & Memory
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Verbal Reasoning
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Nonverbal Reasoning
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Spatial Problem Solving
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Cognitive Style
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Visual Memory
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Verbal Memory
Processing Skills
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Attention
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Processing Speed and Efficiency
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Short-Term Memory
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Organization and Planning
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Self-Monitoring
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Time Management and Follow-Through
Language
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Expressing Wants and Needs
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Understanding Others
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Conversational Skills
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Using Language for Academics:
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Phonics and Learning to Read
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Expressing Ideas in Writing
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Vocabulary & Comprehension
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Fine-Motor Skills
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Auditory Processing
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Visual Processing
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Hand-Eye Coordination & Handwriting
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Sensory Integration
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Activity Level
Sensory Skills
Social-Emotional Skills
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Playing and Using Leisure Time
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Recognizing Other People's Feelings
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Reading Social Cues
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Getting Along with Others
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Handling Emotions and Frustration
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Coping with Problems
Academics
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Literacy Skills like Reading and Writing
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Math and Number Sense
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Test-Taking and Study Skills
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Academic Motivation and Initiative
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Need for School Accommodations