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Frequently Asked Questions

Browse our FAQ’s to learn more about neuropsychology evaluations, traumatic brain injuries, and more. 

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  • Scope: NPE is narrow and deep (brain-focused); PE is broad (mental health/behavior).
  • Depth: NPE offers detailed cognitive profiles; PE provides diagnoses for conditions.
  • Provider: NPE by neuropsychologists; PE by psychologists, school psychologists.
  • Choose NPE if: You suspect a Concussion, traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, or specific learning/memory/attention deficits (e.g., post-concussion syndrome).
  • Choose PE if: To accurately diagnose mental and/or behavioral health issues like PSTD, depression, anxiety, or basic ADHD/Autism screening.
In short, a neuropsychological evaluation includes evaluations and tests to measure how well a person’s brain is working.
A Neuropsychological Evaluation, aka NPE, consists of:
  • Focus: Brain-behavior relationships, cognitive functions (memory, attention, processing speed, executive functions).
  • Purpose: Pinpoint specific cognitive strengths/weaknesses, often for brain injury, developmental disorders, or complex cases.
  • Process: Longer (10+ hours), detailed tests, extensive reports, performed by neuropsychologists.
The areas treated include:
  • Reading
  • Language usage
  • Attention
  • Learning
  • Processing speed
  • Reasoning
  • Remembering
  • Problem-solving
  • Behavior
  • Mood
  • Personality
  • And more
In short, a psychological evaluation is often thought of as the first line of defense in diagnosing and treating mental health and behavioral conditions. 
A Psychological Evaluation, aka PE, consists of:
  • Focus: Emotional, behavioral, and personality functioning.
  • Purpose: Diagnose mental health conditions (anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism) and guide therapy.
  • Process: Shorter (2-4 hours), less brain-specific, often by clinical psychologists or school psychologists.
The areas treated include:
  • Changes in mood
  • Nervousness or anxiety
  • Depression
  • Social Withdrawal
  • Changes in sleeping or eating habits
  • Difficulty performing daily activities and tasks
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

A Better Evaluation

Neuropsychological evaluations are a specialized form of psychological evaluations.

As neuropsychology experts, we strive to make the process easier for both the patient and the doctor. Clarity Neuropsychology provides resources and forms to create a better, more comprehensive understanding of neuropsychological evaluations.

 

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