Hi, I actually worked in a neuropsychology clinic for three years conducting anywhere from 8-hour to 3-day neuropsychological evaluations.
Mileage will vary somewhat according to the clinic, particularly with regard to the specific types of assessments utilized per the clinician, but this was our standard neuropsych evaluation:
Clinical Interview (very comprehensive)
Full Scale IQ Test (WAIS-IV). This is comprised of four broad categories: Verbal Comprehension, Perceptual Reasoning, Working Memory and Processing Speed. We further analyzed and interpreted each individual subtest within these categories.
Academic Achievement Testing (WRAT 4 was given as a screener if there was no history or suspicion of a learning disorder documented; the Woodcock Johnson was used for patients with known learning difficulties). I personally always administered the WAIS-IV and WRAT-4 first (well, following informed consent and the interview, of course) and consecutively, as then I was able to quickly score both during the client’s lunch break and observe whether or not there was a statistically significant difference between their IQ and academic achievement levels; if there was, the WJ-IV ACH (or at least portions of it) was given.
Sensorimotor Testing (assessments of bilateral haptic-sensory memory, visuo-tactile integration, bimanual dexterity, muscle power, persistent control/gross coordination (e.g., the finger-nose-finger test), fine motor coordination and speed (e.g., the finger-tapping test), lower body balance/proprioception (heel-to-toe test), etc.).
Visuo-Spatial Testing (e.g., Bender-Gestalt)
Self-Reported, Subjective and Objective Measures of Psychological and Personality Functioning (e.g., MMPI-2, Beck Depression and Anxiety Inventories, the Rotter Incomplete Sentences Blank and House-Tree-Person projective tests, etc). Additional measures were always added as appropriate per the individual patient, such as the PCL for individuals with diagnosed or suspected PTSD, or ADHD screeners for someone referred due to learning or concentration difficulties, etc.
An Assessment of Activities of Daily Living/Life Skills.
Memory: Usually the WAIS-IV would suffice, but for patients with a TBI or suspected neurodegenerative disorder such as dementia, then the WMS-IV would be utilized.
Vocational Testing: (optional; depending upon type of referral): MBTI, SDS (Holland), COPS/COPES, etc.
I hope this was helpful!
Jessica
