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The neuropsychological assessment is often offered as part of the process of diagnosing ADHD. On its own, it does not establish the diagnosis, but it provides valuable information about how the child functions. Here is what it is for and how it works. Understanding its role helps avoid expecting more from it than it can offer.
It is an evaluation carried out by a neuropsychologist, using standardised tests. It assesses intellectual abilities, attention, memory, executive functions and, at times, language or visuospatial skills. The tests are adapted to the child’s age.
We explain this point in more detail in ADHD and executive functions.
The assessment helps the doctor understand the child’s profile. It may show difficulties with attention or executive functions, but a normal assessment does not rule out ADHD. It complements the clinical examination.
The diagnosis is still made by the doctor, based on all the available information.
This topic is covered in our page Who makes the ADHD diagnosis.
The assessment may also reveal an associated disorder, such as a learning disorder, or high intellectual potential. This information guides the support provided.
You will find more details in the article ADHD and HPI.
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The assessment often takes place over several sessions. The child completes a variety of exercises, in the form of games, puzzles or tasks on screen. The child’s tiredness is taken into account.
Our article Preparing your child for the ADHD assessment builds on this advice.
The neuropsychologist writes a report describing the child’s strengths and weaknesses. It is given to the parents at a feedback appointment. Do not hesitate to ask your questions.
To find out more, read Understanding the ADHD assessment report.
Beyond the diagnosis, the assessment helps to adapt school accommodations and support, building on the child’s strengths. It allows support to be tailored to the child’s profile.
The article School accommodations for ADHD looks at this question in detail.
In private practice, the neuropsychological assessment is generally not reimbursed by the Assurance Maladie. It may be carried out in hospital or in certain facilities, often with long waiting times. Find out about the funding options available.
This point is explained step by step in Cost of an ADHD assessment.
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No, it provides information, but the diagnosis is made by the doctor. It assesses attention and executive functions.
Intellectual abilities, attention, memory and executive functions. It does not make the diagnosis on its own.
In private practice, generally not. It helps to adapt school accommodations.
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