They work, they try, but nothing helps: the results remain disappointing, the teachers are worried, and your child is starting to lose confidence. You have already tried tutoring and reviewed revision methods — without lasting success. What if the difficulty came from somewhere else? From a way of functioning that standard schooling has not identified?
That is precisely the question the neuropsychological assessment answers.
What a neuropsychological assessment reveals that school cannot see
School assesses what the child produces — their marks, their exercises, their behaviour. The neuropsychological assessment explores how their brain works to produce these results: their memory, attention, processing speed, executive functions and level of reasoning.
A child can have a very high IQ and fail at school — because ADHD disrupts their attention, or because undiagnosed dyslexia makes written work exhausting. Another may seem “average” while severe anxiety drags their performance well below their real potential. Without an assessment, these realities remain invisible.
The warning signs that should prompt you to consult
Signs related to performance
- Very uneven results depending on the subject or type of exercise, with no apparent logic
- A large gap between oral and written work: the child understands and speaks well, but their written work does not reflect it
- Extreme slowness: they take two to three times longer than their classmates to finish the same work
- Repeatedly forgetting instructions or lessons even though they were revised
Behavioural and emotional signs
- Intense fatigue after school, cognitive exhaustion
- Avoiding homework, recurring meltdowns or refusals
- Loss of self-confidence, feeling “useless” or “different”
- Deep boredom, restlessness, disruptive behaviour — or, on the contrary, complete withdrawal
School signs
- Concerns raised by the teacher without a precise explanation: “your child could do better”
- Disastrous results under time pressure, better results without time constraints
- Persistent difficulties after well-conducted tutoring
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Who is the neuropsychological assessment for?
The neuropsychological assessment is for anyone — child, teenager or adult — whose cognitive or behavioural difficulties remain unexplained after the usual assessments. It is particularly recommended in the case of:
- Suspected ADHD (attention disorders with or without hyperactivity)
- Suspected high intellectual potential (giftedness, HPI), with or without distress at school
- Dys disorders whose origin or extent is unclear after the speech therapy assessment
- Suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Persistent school difficulties despite appropriate support, with no identified explanation
What the assessment actually explores
Using standardised, normed tests (WPPSI-IV, WISC-V depending on age), the neuropsychologist measures six major cognitive areas:
- Overall intellectual level (IQ) — expressed as several indices, not a single figure
- Short-term, working and long-term memory
- Sustained, selective and divided attention — at the heart of the ADHD profile
- Executive functions: planning, inhibition, mental flexibility
- Information processing speed
- Visuospatial perception — key in dyspraxic profiles
The results are expressed as standardised scores compared with a reference population of the same age. It is a scientific document, not just a clinical opinion.
Neuropsychological assessment or speech therapy assessment: where to start?
If the difficulties mainly concern language — reading, writing, spelling, speech — the speech therapy assessment is often the first step. If the question concerns overall cognitive functioning — attention, intelligence, behaviour, emotional profile — start with the neuropsychological assessment. In many cases, the two are complementary and can be carried out on the same platform.
How does an online neuropsychological assessment work at ORA-VISIO?
At ORA-VISIO, the assessment is carried out by video conference by a neuropsychologist holding a Master’s degree. It takes place over several sessions: a clinical interview with the parents, the tests themselves, and feedback on the results. The report is delivered within 2 to 3 weeks. It can be used for a PAP (personalised support plan), an MDPH application, exam adjustments, or simply to better understand and support your child.
An appointment is generally available within a few days — with no waiting list.
Book a neuropsychological assessment for my child
Qualified neuropsychologists · Report within 2-3 weeks · Recognised for PAP & MDPH · Appointment within a few days
FAQ
Does the neuropsychological assessment make a diagnosis?
Not directly. The neuropsychologist documents a cognitive profile with objective scores. The medical diagnosis (ADHD, ASD…) is made by the doctor — a child psychiatrist or paediatric neurologist. But the assessment is the essential document the doctor needs to make that diagnosis.
At what age can an assessment be carried out?
From the age of two and a half for early developmental assessments (suspected ASD, developmental delay), up to adulthood. The tools are adapted to each age group: WPPSI-IV (2.6-7 years), WISC-V (6-16 years), WAIS-IV (16 and over).
Is the assessment reimbursed?
The ORA-VISIO neuropsychological assessment is paid for directly online. Depending on your country and your health cover, your insurance may reimburse part of it: a detailed invoice is provided.
