About this episode

Dr. Aliza Pressman interviews neuropsychologist Dr. Joanna Jacobs about the insights gained from neuropsychological evaluations for children.

Should your child get a neuropsychological evaluation? Neuropsychologist Dr. Joanna Jacobs explains what it reveals, who needs one, and why it's not scary. If you've ever been told your child might need a neuropsychological evaluation and felt your stomach drop, this episode is for you. Dr. Aliza Pressman sits down with neuropsychologist Dr. Joanna Jacobs to demystify what a neuro psych evaluation actually is, what it can tell you about your child's learning profile, and why so many parents leave the process feeling relieved rather than devastated. Whether your child is struggling with reading, attention, executive functioning, or social communication — or whether they seem fine on paper but something feels off at home — this conversation will help you understand what the evaluation process looks like, what questions to ask, and how to make sense of what you find out. What you'll learn: What a neuropsychological evaluation actually measures and who it's designed for  Why a diagnosis is a tool for accessing support, not a life sentence — and how to talk about it with your child at any age The critical difference between cognitive profile and disorder How neurodivergent…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Aliza Pressman

Guest: Dr. Joanna Jacobs

Topics covered

• neuropsychological evaluation
• child development
• parenting
• learning profiles
• neurodiversity

Keywords

• neuropsychological evaluation
• child learning
• ADHD
• dyslexia
• parenting support

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