Neuropsychological Evaluations: Information for Families

A pediatric neuropsychological evaluation is done with children, teens, and young adults to find out information about how the brain is functioning as they learn and grow - for example, how they process information, make choices and solve problems, how they engage in everyday routines, how they get along with others, and how they are able to regulate their emotions. Results are used to get a picture of a child’s own strength/challenges, individualize treatment plans, and promote success and access to services. These types of evaluations are best done when families, educators, psychologists and doctors are all working together.
This seminar will focus on the uses of pediatric neuropsychological evaluation in schools, explore challenges and successes when systems are coming together to make decisions (school, healthcare, family), and includes the perspective of families.