Neuropsychological Testing

Neuropsychological testing is a method therapists use to obtain data to determine a patient’s linguistic, behavioral, cognitive and motor functioning. The results can provide a great deal of information that can either lead to a diagnosis or confirm a diagnosis. These tests are also used to help determine the correct method of treatment.

What is Neuropsychological Testing?

Doctors take the data collected by neuropsychological testing in order to find out how a brain issue affects a patient’s ability to solve problems, concentrate, reason or remember. Patients typically take a series of tests rather than just one, and there are several types. The type of test to be administered will depend on the kind of brain function that needs to be analyzed.

If you undergo neuropsychological testing you may feel it is extremely demanding, but that is a normal feeling. These tests are meant to test your limits so they will likely be very difficult.

Reasons to Consider Neuropsychological Testing

Neuropsychological testing provides the doctor with a comprehensive picture of how the patient’s brain is working. If your child shows signs of ADD/ADHD or autism, for example, or an adult suffers from dementia, testing could be a great help in determining which type of treatment will likely provide the best results.

Benefits of Neuropsychological Testing

One of the biggest benefits this form of testing offers is documenting areas of cognitive strength in order to compensate for areas where weaknesses are found. Repeated testing can identify deterioration as well as show areas of the brain where stabilization is taking place. Many children in particular can benefit, because certain diagnoses of issues can be made that are not possible through the traditional academic and cognitive tests typically administered by schools.

Contact Us for Neuropsychological Testing

The professionals with Northwest Biofeedback Center offer neuropsychological testing as well as several types of biofeedback services. Visit our Contact Us page to learn more.