Neuropsychology in Sainte-Thérèse (Children and adolescents aged 6 to 15)
At Clinique Rayons et Réadapt, we offer diagnostic neuropsychological assessments for children and adolescents aged 6 to 15.
A neuropsychological assessment helps provide a better understanding of a child’s or adolescent’s cognitive, academic, emotional and behavioural functioning. It identifies their strengths, challenges and needs in order to guide appropriate recommendations and interventions.
Serving Sainte-Therese and nearby areas (Blainville, Rosemere, Boisbriand, Mirabel, Saint-Eustache, Terrebonne, Laval, Montreal), in-clinic or online.
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What is neuropsychology?
Neuropsychology examines the relationship between brain functioning, cognitive abilities, emotions and behaviour.
A neuropsychological assessment may examine several areas, including attention, memory, reasoning, executive functions, visuospatial abilities, language and academic learning.
The assessment also considers the child’s development, educational history, medical history, family context and information provided by parents, school staff and other professionals involved.
This process may help confirm, clarify or rule out certain diagnostic hypotheses and provide recommendations adapted to the needs of the child or adolescent.
The steps of a neuropsychological assessment
Request and initial interview
The family first completes the online assessment request form.
The neuropsychologist then contacts the parents to discuss the reason for the consultation and schedule an initial interview to review the child’s developmental, medical, family and academic history.
Assessment sessions
Parents, school staff and other professionals may be asked to complete questionnaires. The child or adolescent then participates in two to four assessment sessions, depending on their age, needs, level of cooperation and the reason for the assessment.
Results and report
The neuropsychologist analyzes the test results, questionnaires, background information and clinical observations. The process concludes with a feedback meeting with the family and the delivery of a written report presenting the findings, conclusions and recommendations.
Our approach
Each assessment is adapted to the reason for the consultation, the child’s or adolescent’s age, their pace and their individual needs.
The goal is to develop a comprehensive understanding of their functioning, clarify the difficulties observed and provide practical recommendations for the family, school and other professionals involved.
Support may include:
An individualized process based on the needs of the child or adolescent;
An in-depth interview with the parents;
The use of standardized tests and recognized assessment tools;
Consideration of developmental, medical, academic and family information;
Collaboration with the school and other professionals when appropriate;
Practical recommendations adapted to the child’s different environments;
A feedback meeting to clearly explain the results and conclusions.
Reasons for consultation
When should you request a neuropsychological assessment?
An assessment may be appropriate when a child experiences persistent difficulties with concentration, impulse control, restlessness, organization, planning, working memory or time management.
It may help confirm, clarify or rule out the possibility of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, with or without hyperactivity.
An assessment may help clarify persistent difficulties in reading, writing, spelling, mathematics or the acquisition and understanding of academic concepts.
It provides a clearer picture of the child’s cognitive profile and helps identify recommendations that may support their academic progress.
An assessment may help clarify a child’s or adolescent’s intellectual functioning when giftedness, an intellectual disability or a particular cognitive profile is being considered.
It may also identify strengths, differences between certain abilities and areas where additional support may be needed.
An assessment may be appropriate when a child or adolescent experiences significant emotional regulation difficulties, anxiety, depressive symptoms, oppositional behaviour, disruptive behaviour, impulsivity or adjustment difficulties.
The process helps clarify the factors that may be affecting the child’s family, school and social functioning.
A neuropsychological assessment may be recommended when a neurological condition could affect cognitive abilities, behaviour or academic learning.
This may include epilepsy, traumatic brain injury or other medical or neurological conditions.
An assessment may help provide a clearer understanding of the cognitive, attentional, emotional and behavioural functioning of a child or adolescent with tics or Tourette syndrome.
It may also help identify other associated difficulties.
An assessment may be useful when several difficulties are present at the same time or when information from the family, school and professionals does not provide a clear understanding of the situation.
The process aims to clarify the child’s or adolescent’s overall profile and guide appropriate recommendations and services.