Standardized Neuropsychological Assessments in Lebanon

Happy Brain Clinic offers neuropsychological assessments in Tyre, South Lebanon for children, adolescents, adults and older adults. Evaluations explore how cognitive functions affect learning, behavior, work, independence and daily life.

Depending on the referral question, assessment may examine attention, executive functions, memory, language, academic skills, reasoning, visuospatial abilities, processing speed, sensory-motor skills, mood and behavior. The evaluation may include a clinical interview, record review, observation and carefully selected standardized tests.

English and French Assessment Services

Consultations and assessment services are available in English and French for Lebanese and international families. Test selection considers the person’s language history, educational background, age and the norms available for each instrument. A standardized score is interpreted only when the administration conditions and normative reference are appropriate.

Online and In-Person Assessment Options

Initial interviews, record review, selected questionnaires and feedback meetings may be offered online. Many standardized neuropsychological tests require in-person administration under controlled conditions; the clinician determines the appropriate format before the evaluation begins.

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Neuropsychology

“Neuropsychology is a specialty field within clinical psychology, dedicated to understanding the relationships between brain and behavior, particularly as these relationships can be applied to the diagnosis of brain disorder, assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning and the design of effective treatment.

Problems Addressed

Neuropsychological evaluations are requested specifically to help understand how the different areas and systems of the brain are working. Testing is usually recommended when there are symptoms or complaints involving memory or thinking. This may be signaled by a change in concentration, organization, reasoning, memory, language, perception, coordination or personality. The change may be due to any of a number of medical, neurological, psychological or genetic causes

Populations Served

Clinical Neuropsychology serves people across the entire age and developmental span whenever there are concerns about brain function. This can range from developmental concerns in infants, academic challenges in childhood, adolescence and early adulthood, work and social challenges in adulthood and concerns about declining function in old age. Some of the conditions neuropsychologists routinely deal with include developmental disorders like autism, learning and attention disorders, concussion and traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, brain cancer, stroke and dementia.

Skills and Procedures Utilized

The neuropsychological evaluation consists of gathering relevant historical information, a neuropsychological examination, analysis and integration of data and findings, and feedback to the referral source. History is obtained through reviewing medical and other records, and through interview with the patient. With the patient’s permission, family members or other knowledgeable persons may be interviewed and asked to share their perceptions and perspective on important aspects of the history and symptoms. The examination typically consists of the administration of standardized tests using oral questions, paper and pencil, computers, the manipulation of materials such as blocks and puzzles, and other procedures. Depending on the scope and intent of the evaluation, testing may focus on a wide range of cognitive functions including attention, memory, language, academic skills, reasoning and problem solving, visuospatial ability and sensory-motor skills. The neuropsychologist may also administer tests and questionnaires concerning psychological aspects of mood, emotional style, behavior and personality”.

(American Psychological Association, 2022).

Assessment Reports and Recommendations

When appropriate, families or referring professionals receive a written report explaining the findings and practical recommendations for therapy, school, work, medical follow-up or daily support. The scope of the report depends on the referral question and the assessment completed.

Bilans neuropsychologiques standardisés au Liban

Happy Brain propose des bilans neuropsychologiques au Liban, au cabinet à Tyr, en français ou en anglais. L’évaluation peut explorer l’attention, la mémoire, les fonctions exécutives, le langage, les apprentissages, le raisonnement, les capacités visuospatiales et le fonctionnement émotionnel ou comportemental.

Les entretiens initiaux, certains questionnaires et la restitution peuvent parfois être réalisés en ligne. De nombreux tests standardisés nécessitent toutefois une passation en présentiel et dans des conditions contrôlées afin de préserver la validité des résultats.

Request an Assessment Consultation

Book an appointment or contact the clinic to confirm the suitable language, format and assessment pathway.