Neuropsychology | What to Expect

A neuropsychologist is a clinical psychologist who has special training in how the brain affects a child's functioning.

A neuropsychological evaluation involves getting to know your child by talking with you, your child, the medical team, and, if you want, your child's school. The neuropsychologist will want to know about your child's feelings and behavior, and can check your child's thinking skills by giving your child tests that measure things like:

•  Language
• Visual skills
• Attention
• Learning and memory
• Thinking speed
• Problem-solving

The skills we assess are important for your child's success at school, home, and in other parts of life.

The children we see have medical conditions (or need medical treatment s) that can affect brain functioning. 

Examples include: 

• Epilepsy
• Head injury
• Hydrocephalus
• Brain tumor
• Leukemia/lymphoma
• Sickle cell anemia
• Stroke
• Cerebral palsy
• Genetic disorders
• Liver, kidney, or heart failure
• Other medical conditions

School psychologists are trained to work with children with "typical" learning and behavior problems. In contrast, our team has special expertise in how complex medical and brain-based disorders affect children. We also assess areas of thinking that are usually not tested by schools, such as memory and problem-solving.

The neuropsychologist meets with you and writes a report for you and your doctors that gives:

• Your child's history and test results
• An integrated way of thinking about your child's skills and needs
• Recommendations for how to help your child at home and school
• Ideas about services and treatment options

You can share the report with your child's school.

Every insurance plan is a little different. Nearly all plans pay for neuropsychology services, but the amount depends on your policy.

Someone from our team will call your insurance company to find out how your coverage works and how much neuropsychology services might cost you. They will then call you to talk about your coverage and schedule your first appointment.

Call 513-636-4336, if you have questions.