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<blockquote data-quote="seriously" data-source="post: 458439" data-attributes="member: 11920"><p>It is helpful to provide the information from previous testing for them. But I too would say you should not get specific about not doing particular tests or types of tests. Just because a particular test was done in the past by someone doesn't guarantee that it was done correctly or interpreted correctly. neuropsychologist's generally have a much higher level of skill and knowledge about administering and interpreting tests/assessments than, say, a school psychologist. and as others have said - it's partly about observation. The neuropsychologist observes how the child handles various aspects of different tests and this should in part guide the choice of assessments and the order in which they are done.</p><p></p><p>The neuropsychologist should have either interviewed you fairly extensively or had you complete forms along with a shorter interview to find out what the issues are and/or what questions need to be answered or explored. If this didn't happen then I would question the neuropsychologist's approach - how can they even know where to begin?</p><p></p><p>I think it's perfectly fine for you to ask the intern for specific information about their training, experience and who will be supervising them. Where are they in their training - just starting or all but dissertation - known as ABD? To what extent are they being supervised - professor sitting in on some of the testing? just reads the report? reviews results as the intern gets them done - this may be one reason for doing the testing in 2 - 3 hour stints. Do they have experience with kids with the same issues as yours?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="seriously, post: 458439, member: 11920"] It is helpful to provide the information from previous testing for them. But I too would say you should not get specific about not doing particular tests or types of tests. Just because a particular test was done in the past by someone doesn't guarantee that it was done correctly or interpreted correctly. neuropsychologist's generally have a much higher level of skill and knowledge about administering and interpreting tests/assessments than, say, a school psychologist. and as others have said - it's partly about observation. The neuropsychologist observes how the child handles various aspects of different tests and this should in part guide the choice of assessments and the order in which they are done. The neuropsychologist should have either interviewed you fairly extensively or had you complete forms along with a shorter interview to find out what the issues are and/or what questions need to be answered or explored. If this didn't happen then I would question the neuropsychologist's approach - how can they even know where to begin? I think it's perfectly fine for you to ask the intern for specific information about their training, experience and who will be supervising them. Where are they in their training - just starting or all but dissertation - known as ABD? To what extent are they being supervised - professor sitting in on some of the testing? just reads the report? reviews results as the intern gets them done - this may be one reason for doing the testing in 2 - 3 hour stints. Do they have experience with kids with the same issues as yours? [/QUOTE]
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