{"id":346024,"date":"2026-09-16T06:43:58","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T06:43:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ora-visio.com\/neuropsychological-or-speech-therapy-assessment-which-one-should-come-first\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T19:38:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T19:38:48","slug":"neuropsychological-or-speech-therapy-assessment-which-one-should-come-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ora-visio.com\/en\/neuropsychological-or-speech-therapy-assessment-which-one-should-come-first\/","title":{"rendered":"Neuropsychological or speech therapy assessment: which one should come first?"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is the question 9 out of 10 parents ask when they come to ORA-VISIO. Their child is having difficulties \u2014 at school, with behaviour, with attention \u2014 and two specialists have been recommended to them: the neuropsychologist<\/a> and the speech therapist. Which one should they see first? Do they need both? Can they start with one while waiting for the other?<\/p>\n

The answer depends on what you are trying to understand. Here is the complete guide so you do not waste time \u2014 or money.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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What each one assesses: the fundamental difference<\/h2>\n

The speech therapy assessment<\/a>: language in all its forms<\/h3>\n

The speech therapist is the specialist of oral and written language, speech, voice and swallowing. Their assessment explores: reading (speed, accuracy, decoding), spelling and writing, oral language (articulation, syntax, vocabulary, comprehension), phonological awareness and arithmetic. The results are expressed as standardised scores and make it possible to diagnose specific disorders: dyslexia, dysorthographia, developmental language disorder (dysphasia), dyscalculia, stuttering.<\/p>\n

The neuropsychological assessment<\/a>: overall cognitive functioning<\/h3>\n

The neuropsychologist assesses broader cognitive functions: overall intellectual level (IQ), short-term, working and long-term memory, attention, executive functions (planning, inhibition, flexibility), processing speed and visuospatial perception. They do not directly diagnose a condition, but document a complete cognitive profile \u2014 a key element for the doctor who will make the diagnosis.<\/p>\n

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Book an appointment for an assessment <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Neuropsychologists and speech therapists available \u00b7 Same platform \u00b7 Coordinated care \u00b7 Appointment within a few days<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Summary comparison table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Criterion<\/strong><\/th>\nSpeech therapy assessment<\/strong><\/th>\nNeuropsychological assessment<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Specialist<\/td>\nState-certified speech therapist<\/td>\nNeuropsychologist (Master’s degree)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What it assesses<\/td>\nOral\/written language, arithmetic, speech<\/td>\nIQ, memory, attention, executive functions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Target profile<\/td>\nSuspected dys disorder, speech delay, stuttering<\/td>\nADHD, giftedness (HPI), ASD, complex cognitive profile<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Duration<\/td>\n1 to 2 h (1 or 2 sessions)<\/td>\n3 to 5 h (several sessions)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Report<\/td>\n1 to 2 weeks<\/td>\n2 to 3 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Administrative value<\/td>\nPAP, MDPH, extra time<\/td>\nPAP, MDPH, extra time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Choosing according to your child’s profile<\/h2>\n

Start with the speech therapy assessment<\/a> if…<\/h3>\n