The Village Tutors
  • Home
  • Services
    • Reading Challenges + Dyslexia
    • Math + Science/Content Areas
    • Executive Function Skills Building + Homework Support
    • Learning Differences
    • Close Reading + Analytical Writing
    • Test Prep
    • College Consulting
    • College Support
    • Learning Alternatives
    • At-Home + Remote Learning Support
    • Young Learners
  • About
    • Testimonials
    • What to Expect
    • Resources
  • Blog
  • Contact

Neuropsychological Evaluations - What you need to know

11/14/2022

 
Picture

​​Our team often receives questions about pediatric neuropsychological evaluations – what they are, how to have them completed, and the value of having them done. This month, we are diving into the topic and sharing our insights and guidance from professional referral partners, focusing on what we would like parents to know about this resource.
​
Neuropsychological Evaluations
The assessment covers different functions of the brain important for learning and communicating. It allows the diagnostician to be able to understand how each child's brain processes and understands information. Then the pediatric neuropsychologist works with parents to help put support or services into place to help their child experience success.
 
Neuropsychological evaluations for learning issues and/or differences include in-depth information in specific learning areas (reading, writing, math. etc.), including “what” the challenge is and “why” it is a challenge. This information regarding the “why” helps the student’s support team have more focused information to guide future tutoring/academic interventions.
 
Neuropsychological evaluations can be recommended for a variety of reasons, including:
 
-       Helping determine a diagnosis for the student
-       Assessing cognitive strengths and weaknesses
-       Aiding in the planning of treatment or other intervention
 
How to Have an Evaluation Completed
If we refer a student for a Neuropsychological evaluation, they are given a referral to a trusted pediatric neuropsychologist who can complete the testing.
 
Once all tests are completed and scored, the neuropsychologist will take the feedback and put together a summary report of the results. This report will include recommendations as well as referrals to other professionals if deemed necessary.
 
Value of Neuropsychological Evaluations
All together, the information gathered through the evaluation will help to clarify a student’s strengths and needs, including any specific difficulties or diagnoses that are interfering with their progress academically or in other important areas of life.
 
Professionals recommend obtaining evaluations for a variety of reasons, including:
 
-       Ability to intervene early to positively change the trajectory of a student’s progress academically and/or emotionally
-       Serving as a guide for future interventions/recommendations
-       Using as a source of advocacy for the student to obtain an IEP or 504 plan at school, educational placements, etc.
 
 If you have any questions, please contact our team and let us partner with you to support your student and find the resources that are a best fit for them.

    Archives

    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    August 2020

CAREERS
SERVICES
ABOUT
CONTACT

    Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Submit
Picture
Website by RyTech, LLC
  • Home
  • Services
    • Reading Challenges + Dyslexia
    • Math + Science/Content Areas
    • Executive Function Skills Building + Homework Support
    • Learning Differences
    • Close Reading + Analytical Writing
    • Test Prep
    • College Consulting
    • College Support
    • Learning Alternatives
    • At-Home + Remote Learning Support
    • Young Learners
  • About
    • Testimonials
    • What to Expect
    • Resources
  • Blog
  • Contact