FAQ

How will a neuropsychological assessment help my child and me?

The neuropsychological assessment and report will provide you with:

An accurate diagnosis (if warranted) that can help guide effective interventions and acquire educational and developmental services.
Documentation of the Michigan Department of Education Eligibility Criteria (if warranted).
Documentation of skills before and after interventions to evaluate treatment efficacy.
Documentation of your child's cognitive developmental pattern over time so that medical treatments, family expectations, and school programming can be adjusted to your child's changing needs.
A description of your child's strengths and weaknesses.
Recommendations for what you can do to help your child, including recommendations for educational, medical, social and emotional and/or developmental programming.
Resources for community based interventions and supports.
Help in knowing what is fair to expect from your child at this point in time.
Help in knowing what your child's needs may be in the future, so that you can plan for the future.
Recommendations for improving your child's behavior and development. The report may offer recommendations to other specialists, such as a psychologist, psychiatrist, social worker, speech and language pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, or behavioral therapist for ongoing help with your child's development and behavior.