March 14, 2022

What Exactly is a Neuropsychological Evaluation?

What Exactly is a Neuropsychological Evaluation?

In this episode, we will learn about the pediatric neuropsychological evaluation which focuses on how a child's brain functions and how that impacts behavior and learning. We will hear from Dr. Jessica Lord of Connecticut Pediatric Neuropsychology Associates (CPNA). Dr. Lord’s particular interests include autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and the neuropsychology of genetic conditions.

Parents, is your child struggling in school? For example, maybe your son seems to get into fights more than other kids his age. Or maybe you just can't figure out why your daughter still isn't reading on grade level. If you are a parent and you are looking for the WHY behind the concerning issue/s then maybe you've decided that your child could benefit from an evaluation. If so, you will probably hear a lot of different names for evaluations and wonder which ones are right for you. You may also wonder where to obtain an evaluation. Should you ask for a public school evaluation or a private evaluation?   
In this episode, we will learn about the pediatric neuropsychological evaluation which focuses on how a child's brain functions and how that impacts behavior and learning. We will hear from Dr. Jessica Lord of Connecticut Pediatric Neuropsychology Associates (CPNA). Dr. Lord’s particular interests include autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and the neuropsychology of genetic conditions. 

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