Neuropsychological Assessment

What is a Neuropsychological Assessment?

A neuropsychological assessment goes far beyond a simple diagnosis. It delves into an individual’s learning profile and cognitive and intellectual processes, paving the way for a deeper understanding of their strengths and challenges. This approach not only helps individuals achieve academic, professional, or personal success but also empowers them to identify strategies to overcome their obstacles.

At CENTAM, neuropsychology takes on a human-centered dimension, with a commitment to offering tailored solutions. Every challenge is unique and deserves a customized and personalized response.

A Comprehensive and Individualized Approach

A neuropsychological assessment allows for:

• Gathering information on the individual’s social, emotional, and intellectual development.
• Analyzing their educational history and experiences.
• Identifying their unique strengths and specific needs.

With these insights, the neuropsychologist develops a personalized action plan tailored to the individual’s neuropsychological and psycho-emotional profile to help them overcome difficulties at school, work, or in daily life.

Disorders Evaluated in Neuropsychology

Neuropsychological challenges that can be assessed include:

• Learning Disorders
  • Dyslexia
  • Dysorthographia
  • Dyscalculia
• Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
• Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Tourette Syndrome
• Intellectual Developmental Disorder (IDD)
• Chromosomal Syndromes (e.g., Klinefelter, Turner)
• Concussion

Neuropsychological assessments can also identify the intellectual profiles of individuals with giftedness or high potential.

Why Conduct a Neuropsychological Assessment?

For Parents of Children Facing Academic Challenges:

• To understand the nature of their child’s learning difficulties and better address their needs.
• To access available resources and obtain necessary support.
• To advocate for their child’s rights with schools and other institutions.

For Adults Facing Neuropsychological Challenges:

• To develop a better understanding of themselves, both cognitively and emotionally.
• To receive tailored guidance for returning to studies and accessing appropriate resources.
• To identify a work environment aligned with their strengths and needs.

For Professionals (psychologists, psychoeducators, special educators, speech therapists, occupational therapists, teachers, etc.):

• To determine the most favorable learning environment for the individual.
• To design a tailored intervention and rehabilitation plan.
• To implement accommodations that maximize learning and enable fair and personalized evaluation of achievements.

In Summary

Neuropsychology, as practiced at CENTAM, is more than a science—it’s a human-centered journey focused on the individual and their unique needs. Understanding a person’s learning profile and cognitive processes provides the keys to transform challenges into opportunities, empowering them to move forward with confidence toward success.