Pediatric Neuropsychology

The American Psychological Association (APA) allows for the reproduction of copyrighted educational material prepared by the Public Interest Advisory Committee, Division 40 (Clinical Neuropsychology).

APA Brochures and related content are intended as information for the public regarding the nature of neuropsychological assessment. They are available in English, French and Spanish, and may be downloaded or viewed from our FYI page.

Frequently asked questions about Pediatric Neuropsychology are enumerated and answered, as follows:

• • What is Pediatric Neuropsychology?

  • How does a neuropsychological evaluation differ from a school psychological assessment?

    • Why are children referred for Neuropsychological Assessment? 

  • What is assessed?

  • What will the results tell me about my child?

  • What should I expect?