Neuropsychology Clinic

What Happens During a Neuropsychology Assessment?

The evaluation involves clinical interviews with you and a family member or close friend, when possible, to understand your history and how cognitive and emotional changes have affected your life and daily functioning. The interview can take up to an hour. You will then complete neuropsychological testing with either the neuropsychologist and/or a trained psychometrist. You will be tested alone in a quiet room. Family members or friends will be asked to wait in the waiting room and may be asked to complete additional questionnaires.

Neuropsychological testing involves:

• A non-invasive process using a variety of written and verbal tasks that are completed while seated at a table. These tests can be paper-and-pencil and/or computerized.
• The testing is performed by a neuropsychologist and a trained psychometrist.
• The total time of the evaluation depends on the reason why you were referred for testing. The testing is usually completed in one visit and the time for the evaluation usually ranges from 3-7 hours.
• If English is not your first and/or primary language, an interpreter may be present to assist with the evaluation. Family members cannot be used as interpreters.

What and who should I bring with me to my appointment?

You will be emailed or mailed forms prior to your appointment, which can include, but are not limited to a Neuropsychology Questionnaire and a Relative Assessment Form.

Please bring these completed forms with you on the day of your appointment. Incomplete forms may lengthen the time of the interview and increase the cost of the evaluation. Other relevant medical records may also be requested, such as prior doctors' notes. If you have had prior neuropsychological, psychological, or educational testing, please arrange to have those records sent to us for review prior to your appointment.

We also ask that you bring a family member or friend to the appointment to provide additional information about your daily functioning. This individual should plan on being available at the start of the appointment to meet with the neuropsychologist, but does not need to be here for the duration of the appointment, unless you require their assistance. 

How long does the evaluation last?

A typical evaluation can last between 3-7 hours and is usually completed within one testing session. We may take a lunch break and other breaks as needed throughout the day.  Please plan your schedule accordingly; we ask that you do not schedule other appointments on this day unless discussed ahead of time with the scheduler.