Neuropsychological Testing

Neuropsychological testing is a structured way of understanding how the brain processes information, guiding diagnoses and treatment planning with clarity and precision. In these videos, we explore how assessments differentiate between anxiety and ADHD, how increased self-awareness can emerge through the testing process, and how to prepare children for evaluation in a calm, empowering way. We also highlight the importance of collaboration between psychologists, families, and schools.

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Lisa Novak, Psy.D.: Preparing your child for neuropsychological testing

Lisa Novak offers an explanation of the experience of neuropsychological testing that parents can share with their children.

Lisa Novak, Psy.D.: Testing and “I don’t know”

Lisa Novak explains why “I don’t know” is often an opening in psychological assessment.

Lisa Novak, Psy.D.: The importance of awareness in assessement

Lisa Novak discusses how assessment helps patients and families become more aware of their internal experience—what’s happening and why. She explains how building that awareness can open up new options for coping and change.

Lisa Novak, Psy.D.: Anxiety vs. ADHD in neuropsych testing

Lisa Novak, PhD, of Illuminate Psychological Assessments, describes how neuropsych testing can help distinguish between anxiety and ADHD—two diagnoses that often present with overlapping symptoms.

Lisa Novak, Psy.D.: What is neuropsychological testing?

Lisa Novak, PhD, co-founder of Illuminate Psychological Assessments, explains what neuropsych testing measures and why it can offer clarity for families.

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