Neuropsychological assessment involves assessment of cognitive abilities relevant for daily life. These abilities may include

Attention
Verbal and visual memory
Visuospatial skills
Receptive and expressive language
Cognitive processing speed
Fine motor skills
Intellectual functioning (IQ)
Executive functions (e.g., self-monitoring and problem solving)
For evaluations focused on identifying possible learning disabilities, additional measures assessing academic achievement are used.
Emotional functioning is also assessed during neuropsychological assessment

Results from neuropsychological testing are compared to age-appropriate normative data to determine whether a given individual’s performance is within normal limits or impaired relative to age-peers.
A Neuropsychological report will be generated following the assessment and sent to the referral source. The report includes a review of how the test results explain underlying reasons for the client’s presenting problem. The report is viewed as one of the most useful pieces of the neuropsychological evaluation because it communicates the nature of the presenting problem in clear language to referral sources.

Assessment time can range anywhere from 1 to 6 hours, depending on the nature of the referral question. On some occasions, testing may occur over two testing days.