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Learning difficulties
At school age — suspected dyslexia, dysorthographia, dyscalculia, attention deficit, or other specific difficulties. Assessment as a basis for appropriate educational support.
Assessment · Diagnosis · Adults and Children
Neuropsychology assesses cognitive functions — memory, attention, language, executive functions — in order to diagnose, guide and support clinical decisions. With the technical depth each case calls for.
What it is
Neuropsychological assessment is a technical process for evaluating cognitive functions — attention, memory, language, executive functions, visuospatial abilities, information processing.
It uses standardised, scientifically validated instruments, administered under controlled conditions. The result is a detailed clinical report, which describes the cognitive profile, identifies preserved and impaired areas, and proposes concrete recommendations.
Neuropsychological assessment does not diagnose people — it characterises functioning. And it does so in order that others may decide better. Psingular · Neuropsychology
That is why the report is often requested by doctors, neurologists, psychiatrists, paediatricians, school teams or medical boards. It is a tool to support clinical decision-making — not an end in itself.
When it makes sense to request one
Neuropsychological assessment is usually requested by a medical or educational team — or on the person's own initiative when there are signs that call for characterisation. Some typical situations:
At school age — suspected dyslexia, dysorthographia, dyscalculia, attention deficit, or other specific difficulties. Assessment as a basis for appropriate educational support.
Assessment to support the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. In children, adolescents and adults.
Specialised assessment with standardised instruments, as diagnostic support and characterisation of the cognitive and adaptive profile.
Memory lapses, difficulties concentrating, slowing. Screening for early neurodegenerative conditions or differentiation from depression and burnout.
Following a stroke, traumatic brain injury or other lesions — characterisation of the cognitive impact and guidance for rehabilitation.
Cognitive assessment to characterise above-average intellectual abilities — in children showing signs of giftedness or difficulties adjusting at school.
The process
Assessment is a focused process, with a beginning, a middle and an end. Typically two to four sessions, plus delivery of the report.
Each stage is clearly explained, and the final result is always shared in conversation — not only on paper.
Gathering the clinical history, the reason for referral and the context. With children, together with the parents. With adults, individually. Defining the aim of the assessment.
One to three sessions, depending on complexity. Administration of standardised instruments — intelligence scales (WISC, WAIS), attention, memory, executive functions, language.
10 to 15 working days for quantitative and qualitative analysis of the results. Preparation of a detailed clinical report, with concrete recommendations.
In-person delivery of the report, with time to explain the results, answer questions, discuss practical implications and liaise with other professionals.
"When we measure the mind, we had better remember that we are measuring a person."Muriel Lezak · Neuropsychological Assessment
Practical details
The full assessment typically takes 2 to 4 sessions in person, of variable length (60-120 minutes).
The report is delivered within 10 to 15 working days of the last session.
We use standardised, validated instruments for the Portuguese population — WISC, WAIS, BANC, and scales of attention, memory and executive functions.
The battery is selected case by case, according to the reason for referral.
The report is written in clinical language, suitable for sharing with doctors, schools and insurers (with authorisation).
Direct liaison with the referring clinical team, where applicable.
Frequently asked questions
The assessment consultation does not commit you to continuing. It is simply a chance to get to know each other and to see, together, whether it makes sense for us to work together.