A neuropsychological evaluation is a specialized, in-depth assessment designed to understand how different areas of the brain impact thinking, behavior, and emotions. These evaluations provide a detailed profile of a person’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses, helping to explain symptoms and support diagnosis. They may also be used to support educational accommodations, workplace adjustments, or treatment planning.

A neuropsychological evaluation can help clarify the cause of cognitive or behavioral difficulties, distinguish between different conditions that may look similar (e.g., ADHD vs. anxiety), track changes in thinking over time (such as progression of a neurological illness), provide documentation for school services (IEPs, 504 plans) or work accommodations, and guide targeted therapies or interventions.

Neuropsychological evaluations are often used to help with the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disorders, dementia, and others.