Neuropsychological Testing for Kids
Our Approach to Testing
If you’ve been noticing shifts in your child’s memory, focus, mood, or motivation…..or life just feels harder than it used to, neuropsychological testing can provide valuable information to patients, their family members, and their healthcare team.
We take a comprehensive look at how your child’s brain is functioning through clinical interviews, symptom questionnaires, and cognitive testing. Together, we evaluate key areas such as memory, attention, executive functioning, and emotional processing.
Our goal is to help you understand how your child’s brain works, where they are struggling, and how to best support them moving forward.
What Testing Can Do for Your Child
Early symptom
detection
Identify conditions such as ADHD, learning disabilities, or executive functioning challenges that may be affecting school performance and daily functioning.
Assess medical or neurological factors
Understand how concussion, brain injury, seizure disorders, chronic illness, or other neurological conditions may be influencing cognition, behavior, or emotional regulation.
Clarify psychiatric vs. neurological issues
Distinguish whether symptoms like forgetfulness or low motivation are related to depression, personality disorders, trauma, anxiety, or even a medication side-effect.
Highlight strengths and challenges
Create a detailed cognitive profile that highlights how your child learns best — not just where they struggle, but where they thrive.
Support targeted treatment planning
Identify your child’s strengths and weaknesses in a person’s cognitive profile to inform learning strategies, therapeutic approaches, cognitive rehabilitation, and even medication management.
Support school accommodations and advocacy
Provide clear, individualized recommendations to support IEPs, 504 plans, classroom strategies, and learning environments that better meet your child’s needs.
A Neuropsychological Test May Be Helpful If:
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Your child is struggling academically despite effort or support
Your child has experienced a concussion, head injury, or neurological condition
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You notice challenges with organization, problem-solving, or emotional regulation
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Teachers have raised concerns about attention, memory, learning, or behavior
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Your child’s mood, motivation, or behavior has changed significantly
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You’re seeking clarity to guide treatment, school planning, or next steps
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What to Expect From the Process
We know that neuropsychological testing can feel like a big decision for families. Our process is designed to be transparent, supportive, and family-centered so you know exactly what to expect:
1 | Complimentary Call
We begin with a 15-minute consultation call with a parent or caregiver. This call helps determine whether neuropsychological testing is the right next step and allows you to ask questions and learn more about our approach.
2 | Testing Day
Your child or teen will attend an in-person testing session, typically lasting 5 to 7 hours, with breaks built in. The day includes:
Developmentally appropriate conversation and rapport-building
Standardized cognitive and academic tasks
Questionnaires assessing emotional, behavioral, and executive functioning
We work carefully to ensure your child feels supported, encouraged, and comfortable throughout the day.
3 | Analysis and Reporting
After your child’s neuropsychological testing is complete, we spend about two weeks analyzing the data and writing a comprehensive, personalized report. This document includes diagnoses (if applicable), insights about your child’s cognitive and emotional functioning, and clear, actionable treatment recommendations.
4 | Feedback Session
We meet with parents for a 45-minute feedback session to review results in detail. We’ll explain what we found, how we arrived at those conclusions, and what the next recommended steps are. We promise you’ll walk away with a clear plan so you leave feeling informed and confident in how to support your child.
FAQs
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Most neuropsychological testing takes about 5-7 hours in person, depending on your child’s age and the complexity of concerns. Breaks are included as needed.
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Your child should arrive well-rested and well-fed. Bring glasses, hearing aids, comfort items, or assistive devices if helpful. Discuss caffeine and prescription stimulant medication use prior to testing with your child’s provider, as these substances can alter results.
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Slate Psychology is an “out-of-network” provider. However, many plans offer partial or full reimbursement when evaluations are deemed medically necessary. You’ll receive a superbill with all relevant CPT codes and documentation to submit for reimbursement.
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While some practices offer virtual testing, we feel strongly that data is most accurate when collected in person. In-person sessions allow for fewer distractions, facilitate better observation of nonverbal cues, and provide access to specialized testing materials essential for accurate diagnosis.
