Neuropsychology and Assessment Service
Your child may have a medical disorder or injury that comes with a higher risk of also having a behavioral health condition. The Neuropsychology and Assessment Service at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers evaluation, diagnosis and treatment recommendations in these cases.
We evaluate children with known or possible brain trauma, children whose medical condition or treatment is placing them at risk for neuropsychological problems, and children with developmental problems that affect their behavior and learning.
We work with children from infancy through young adulthood.
How we serve you
Our neuropsychologists evaluate cognitive skills — such as attention, learning, memory, language, reasoning and problem solving — and perceptual and sensory/motor functions. We also evaluate psychological, emotional and behavioral factors. Depending on the results, we recommend interventions and supports to help your child reach their full potential.
Medical conditions that may contribute to neurocognitive issues
We manage or diagnose neurocognitive effects associated with medical conditions, including these major categories and examples:
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Brain tumor and other childhood cancers -
Central nervous system infection -
Cerebral palsy -
Cerebrovascular disease or stroke -
Craniofacial conditions -
Demyelinating disorders (e.g., multiple sclerosis, ADEM) -
Epilepsy - Genetic/metabolic disorders
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Heart disease (e.g., congenital heart disease, heart failure, heart transplant) -
Hydrocephalus - Hypoxic or anoxic brain injury
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Mitochondrial disorders - Neurotoxic exposures
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Spina bifida - Traumatic brain injury
Meet your team
Our neuropsychologists and psychologists are specially trained to evaluate children's brain functioning, plus psychological and emotional factors.
What to expect at your neuropsychology appointment
To uncover how your child's medical condition may affect their brain and behavioral and emotional development, we conduct an extensive neuropsychological evaluation.