Bryce Gibbs Phd Psychological Testing and Assessment in Austin
NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING

What is neuropsychological testing?

Neuropsychological testing examines how attention, memory, learning, reasoning, and other cognitive abilities affect daily functioning. An evaluation can help clarify concerns such as ADHD or learning difficulties, or changes in thinking associated with an injury or medical condition. We consider cognitive findings alongside emotional, behavioral, and personal history to identify strengths, difficulties, and appropriate next steps.

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When might neuropsychological testing help?

A parent, teacher, learning specialist, or physician may recommend assessment when there are concerns about attention, learning, memory, behavior, or mood. Adults may seek an evaluation for persistent difficulties at work or changes following an injury or medical event. Findings can inform learning support, academic accommodations, treatment planning, and referrals for additional care when appropriate.

The testing schedule depends on the nature and complexity of the presenting concerns. Comprehensive evaluations include a clinical interview, review of relevant information, and testing administered by trained assessment staff. A psychologist interprets the findings and prepares a written report. Your assessment coordinator will explain the expected appointment length and the arrangements for reviewing results.

We work with adolescents, college students, and adults seeking clarity about cognitive, learning, and emotional functioning. Contact BGA Psychology to discuss your concerns and determine which evaluation is appropriate.

Measures used in neuropsychological assessment

A neuropsychological evaluation may examine intellectual ability, academic skills, attention, memory, executive functioning, motor skills, mood, and personality. The psychologist selects measures that address the specific referral questions. The following are examples of instruments used in this type of assessment; not every evaluation includes every measure.

View examples of assessment measures
  • Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration (Beery VMI)
  • Conners Continuous Performance Test, 3rd Edition (CPT-3)
  • Grooved Pegboard Test
  • Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery (HRNB)
  • Integrated Visual-Auditory Continuous Performance Test, 2nd Edition (IVA-2)
  • Millon Multiaxial Clinical Inventory, 4th Edition (MCMI-IV)
  • Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, 2nd and 3rd Editions (MMPI-2 & MMPI-3)
  • NEPSY (A Developmental Test of Neuropsychological Assessment)
  • Dementia Rating Scale, 2nd Edition (DRS-2)
  • Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS)
  • Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test (ROCF)
  • Trail-making Tests
  • Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, 4th Edition (WAIS-IV)
  • Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, 5th Edition (WISC-V)
  • Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, 4th Edition (WIAT-IV)
  • Wechsler Memory Scale, 4th Edition (WMS-IV)
  • Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST)
  • Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities, 4th Edition (WJ-IV Cognitive)
  • Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement, 4th Edition (WJ-IV Achievement)