Neurodevelopmental Evaluations

Mapping Cognitive and Developmental Growth

Understand and Support Brain Development

A baby’s brain at birth is only about 25% of the size it will develop into. It doubles to 50% in the first year and 90% in five years. Neural pathways develop quickly during this time, enabling crucial skills like connecting sensory information, developing coordination, and regulating emotions.

Neurodevelopmental evaluations for children ages six and up help clarify cognitive, emotional, and behavioral development.

These evaluations identify areas where a child may need additional support and provide insights into their unique learning and developmental needs. By understanding these aspects, parents and caregivers can implement strategies to enhance their child’s academic success, social interactions, and emotional well-being.

Using neurodevelopmental evaluations allows us to track and support brain development, ensuring that any areas of vulnerable development are addressed early and effectively. These evaluations can help shape a child's future cognitive abilities, guiding them toward a successful and fulfilling life.

You May Be Wondering

  • Neurodevelopmental evaluations are assessment tools used to determine whether a child’s brain is developing as expected. It’s an essential resource in determining a child’s needs and helping them reach their potential.

  • Cognition 

    Language 

    Memory 

    Attentiveness 

    Motor Skills

    Behavioral and emotional regulation 

    Self-care skills

  • Common referral questions include concern for global developmental delay, behavioral problems, intellectual disability, emerging attentional or learning difficulties, and effects of effects of pre- or perinatal factors on development.

How are Neurodevlopmental Evaluations performed?

Your child’s neurodevelopmental evaluation will vary slightly, depending on the questions you have and the behaviors and other concerns that indicated a need for testing. You can help your child prepare for their evaluation by walking through the overall process with them as outlined below: 

  • Parents provide answers to an inquiry form and a phone consultation is scheduled.

  • After reviewing the inquiry form, Dr. Webb consults with parents during a 15-minute phone call to ensure ADHD testing with her is the right option. From there, we schedule an intake interview session.

  • This 60 to 90-minute initial appointment allows Dr. Webb to dive a little deeper into your child’s current situation, history, concerns, referral questions, and goals for the ADHD testing process.

  • In almost all cases, Dr. Webb schedules assessments over the course of two days. Because each person receives a completely individualized testing battery and they take varying amounts of time to complete assessments, she won’t be able to give you an exact time, but most evaluations take between 5 and 7 hours split between the two sessions. In addition to providing testing to the child, Dr. Webb will also provide questionnaires for caregivers and educators to complete. 

  • All the assessments, questionnaires, medical details, academic records, and other information gathered will be carefully reviewed. If needed, Dr. Webb may reach out to parents or educators to gain further insight.  

  • About 4 weeks after the assessment sessions are completed, Dr. Webb will meet with parents to review findings and diagnoses as well as answering questions. Within 48 hours of this final session, she will provide a complete written report. For adolescents and teens, Dr. Webb may also provide an individual 30-minute feedback session to answer any questions they have.

Book A Neurodevelopmental Assessment

Neurodevelopmental evaluations can be a valuable resource for children facing challenges such as learning difficulties, behavioral concerns, or developmental delays. While the benefits are clear, we understand that scheduling an evaluation can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve made the process simple and hassle-free. To get started, use our online self-scheduler to view availability and book your free phone consultation today. Prefer to connect directly? Call us at (360) 328-7880 or email hello@webbpsychological.com. We look forward to hearing from you!