Pediatric Neuropsychological Evaluations
Pediatric neuropsychological evaluations assess age-appropriate abilities across all domains of functioning. These evaluations provide valuable insight into your child’s strengths, challenges, and support needs in school, at home, and in the community.
What to Expect During a Pediatric Neuropsychological Evaluation
Pediatric neuropsychological evaluations can answer important questions such as:
- Does my child have an attention disorder or learning disability?
- Are there ways I can support my child’s ongoing success in the classroom?
- How does my child’s medical condition impact their functioning, and what supports are available in elementary, middle, and high school?
- Is my child ready to transition to college?
Through a combination of parent interviews and structured activities (such as paper-and-pencil tasks, tasks on a tablet, or computer-based assessments), Dr. Ghilain will evaluate multiple areas of development and functioning.
Areas Assessed in Pediatric Neuropsychological Evaluations
Dr. Ghilain’s comprehensive assessment covers:
- Overall Intellectual Functioning
- Language
- Visual Perception
- Attention and Concentration
- Executive Functions (planning, organizing, self-monitoring, etc.)
- Memory
- Motor Skills
- Academics
- Adaptive Functioning (daily independence)
- Emotional and Behavioral Functioning & Mood
- Personality
Recommendations and Next Steps
Following the evaluation, Dr. Ghilain will provide any appropriate diagnoses as well as recommendations for home, school, and community-based supports. She may also refer families to additional professionals who can support a child’s ongoing development, such as:
Physical Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Speech Therapists
Neurologists
Psychologists
Other Medical Professionals
Why Choose Brain Health Neuropsychology?
Dr. Ghilain specializes in
pediatric neuropsychological evaluations for children and adolescents. By identifying both challenges and strengths, she helps families and schools create individualized plans that promote success in academics, social-emotional development, and long-term independence.